Champagne house district

Reims, France

Home to the cellars of famous champagne houses like Veuve Clicquot and Taittinger.

Places in Champagne house district

Le Parc, Les Crayeres A 2-Michelin-star restaurant with classic French cooking techniques, flawless service, and an incredible champagne list.
Champagne house tasting bars Tasting bars attached to the great champagne houses, offering flights of local vintages.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring the cathedral and champagne house cellars, with the September harvest season adding extra energy to the region.
Getting around: Reims's historic centre is walkable, and the city is only a 45-minute train ride from Paris, making it an easy day trip or overnight destination.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French. English is spoken in tourism and hotels.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Reims's dining scene continues to punch above its weight for a city its size, with two-Michelin-star restaurants like Le Parc and a Japanese-French fusion spot requiring bookings well in advance, reflecting the city's growing culinary reputation beyond champagne tourism.

Cathedral quarter — The area surrounding Notre-Dame de Reims, the historic and spiritual heart of the city.
City centre (UNESCO historic quarter) — The UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, with cobblestone streets and elegant boutiques.