Champagne, a region of art and history It’s not all about walks in the vineyards, this region is full of historic sites. Our Champagne tours take you to the most famous sites of the Champagne region, places which are not to be missed, such as the cathedral of Reims or the avenue de champagne in Epernay, capital of Champagne. Champagne has five main regions, or zones. The UNESCO classified Cathedral of Reims is a model of Gothic art. 25 monarchs were crowned in this remarkable building which boasts a wealth of superb carvings. After tons of research, we found the best champagne houses to visit in Reims, France. History, champagne making and excellent bubbles await you at these champagne houses. The Champagne wine region is a wine region within the historical province of Champagne in the northeast of France.The area is best known for the production of the sparkling white wine that bears the region's name.EU law and the laws of most countries reserve the term "Champagne" exclusively for wines that come from this region located about 160 kilometres (100 miles) east of Paris. It is generally divided into three parts – the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The Aube, 70 miles to the southeast, is important for wines they produce that go into many of the nonvintage blends of the major champagne houses. It is beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by a reserve, and is perfectly located for taking in all that Reims has to offer. Reims was originally founded by the Gauls in 80 BC, grew into Holy Roman Empire and a center of intellectual culture, then was hit heavily in World War I & II. The heart of Champagne country has long centered around and between the two major cities of Reims and Epernay, in the sub-regions of Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Discover the scenic vineyards and famous Champagnes of France’s Champagne region on this private full-day tour from Reims. The champagne region is centered around the cities Reims and Épernay. The tickets each way should be quite reasonable at about 20 euros, and it will take about an hour or less to get there. I'd advise selecting a couple larger, more prestigious house as well as a couple small, boutique ones. THE CHAMPAGNE HOUSES Once you decide to go to Reims, you need to decide which houses to visit. Tourism in Reims and surrounding area touristic visits in Champagne region The 13th century cathedral of Reims has sanctified the coronation of most of the French kings.

The Champagne Tourist Route, with more than 600 km of sign-posted trips. To get to either city, you can take a TGV train from Paris Gare de l’Est. Find all the practical information: train stations, public transportation, maps of Reims and surroundings and brochures. The best places to stay in Champagne In Reims. Stay in Reims to explore the Montagne de Reims, which focuses on pinot noir. This zone makes the fullest bodied Champagnes… These cellar tours are an experience and it was amazing to discover how different each of the houses were.