Touring the Champagne Region and its Cellars from Royal Champagne: Unforgettable Experiences

Exclusive Champagne House Visits and Cellar Tours

Our Guest Experience Makers orchestrates private tours to both prestigious champagne houses and hidden gems: from the legendary cellars of Ruinart , Taittinger, and Moët et Chandon in Reims and Épernay to intimate family-run champagne houses where traditions endure. Each champagne cellar tour reveals the meticulous winemaking process - from pressing to riddling to disgorgement - in candlelit chalk caves carved centuries ago.

These guided tours go beyond the standard champagne tasting. You'll meet passionate winemakers, explore their champagne vineyards, and enjoy private champagne tastings of rare vintages unavailable on conventional day tours. Visit the champagne houses along Épernay's Avenue de Champagne, discover Dom Pérignon's legendary abbey in Hautvillers, or explore small champagne houses in Grand Cru villages where artisans craft exceptional sparkling wine in limited quantities. Each cellar visit can be customized to your preferences - whether you favour the prestige of famous champagne houses or seek independent champagne producers whose names only connoisseurs know.

Gourmet Royal Picnic in the Vineyards

Sip champagne where it begins: surrounded by the vines themselves. Our royal picnic transforms the champagne countryside into your private dining room. Chef Christophe Raoux composes an exquisite menu of local delicacies- aperitif, artisan focaccia, regional cheeses - paired with your favourite champagne or a carefully selected champagne from our cellar.

Your private butler prepares everything at one of the valley's most breathtaking viewpoints. As you uncork a bottle of champagne overlooking the undulating champagne vineyards, the experience becomes more than a meal - it's an immersion in the French wine region's timeless beauty, a moment of pure sparkle suspended between earth and sky.

Scenic Electric Bicycle Rides Through Vineyards

For an original immersion, cycle at your own pace through the picturesque vineyards and charming villages of the Champagne region on an electric bicycle. Depart from the hotel and explore the neighbouring villages such as Hautvillers and the Champagne vineyards. Enjoy the fresh air and stunning scenery, making stops at local points of interest for a truly personal day tour.

Boat Excursion on the Marne River for Unique Views

Discover UNESCO World Heritage landscapes from an original point of view: glide along the tranquil Marne River, pass locks and a swing bridge aboard a historic boat, guaranteed to deliver lasting memories and wonderful photographs of your stay in Champagne.

Hot Air Ballooning

Take an enchanting journey aboard a hot air balloon as it gracefully glides over the breathtaking landscapes of Montagne de Reims and its surrounding areas. Ascend into the sky for an unforgettable experience, offering panoramic views of the sprawling vineyards below and a magical way to see the region's unique sparkle.

Horse Riding Adventures

For true adventurers, this is a discovery of the region from an entirely new vantage point. Explore the scenic trails and countryside of the Champagne region on horseback. Enjoy a guided ride through forests and open fields, connecting with nature in a unique and memorable way.

Mountain Biking Trails

Experience Champagne in a unique way by exploring the beautiful vineyards. Whether you prefer a technical getaway or a leisurely stroll, our team is delighted to assist you in organizing this memorable hike. For the more adventurous, discover challenging mountain biking trails that wind through the diverse terrain of the Champagne region.

Game, Set, and Match: Tennis at Royal Champagne

Enjoy a friendly match or refine your skills on our pristine tennis court. Just a short walk from the hotel, you'll discover a tennis court exclusively for our guests. Tennis rackets, balls, and bottled water are provided at the hotel's reception desk.

Yet each season unveils its own pleasures. Winter invites you to indulge in our spa's cocooning embrace after private cellar tours in ancient chalk caves, where the contrast between frost-blanket vines outside and the warmth of our heated pools creates pure magic. Spring awakens the champagne countryside with the first buds on the vines, while autumn paints the landscape in amber and gold.

Year-round, the Royal Champagne Hotel celebrates the gastronomic heritage of the Champagne region at Le Royal and Le Bellevue, our restaurants where Chef Christophe Raoux showcases seasonal products from the terroir. And regardless of season, Reims and Épernay remain just minutes away - the city of Reims with its renowned cathedral and prestigious champagne houses, Épernay and its Avenue de Champagne lined with legendary cellars. Every month brings its own rhythm to this region of France, its own reasons to discover Champagne.

Can you arrange a private tour of Champagne houses with wine tasting?

Our concierge curates exclusive champagne cellar tours tailored to your tastes. Whether you dream of exploring famous champagne houses like Ruinart and Taittinger, discovering intimate family-run champagne houses, or visiting independent champagne producers in Grand Cru villages, we arrange private tours that allow you to visit the champagne region as few travelers do - with personal encounters with winemakers and rare champagne tastings unavailable on standard day tours.

How far are Reims and Épernay from Royal Champagne?

The Royal Champagne sits ideally at the heart of champagne country. Épernay and its legendary Avenue de Champagne—where the world's most prestigious champagne houses guard millions of bottles underground—lie just 10 minutes away. The city of Reims, with its soaring Reims Cathedral where French kings were crowned, is 20 minutes by car. Both make perfect destinations for champagne day tours, whether you prefer guided tours or private transportation arranged by our team.

Can I visit Grand Cru vineyards during my champagne tour?

Absolutely. Our curated tours in champagne include visits to Grand Cru villages near Épernay where the region's best champagne originates. Walk among the vines, meet the winemakers, discover the champagne countryside at its most authentic. These vineyard tours and tastings reveal why certain plots produce the essential champagne that defines excellence - and allow you to sip champagne steps from where the grapes were harvested.

How can I discover champagne beyond the famous houses?

Beyond Moet and Chandon tours and visits to well-known cellars, we can arrange encounters with independent champagne producers whose names only connoisseurs recognize. Visit Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon's legendary village. Explore family-run estates where two champagne generations still work side by side. These are the experiences that transform a champagne tasting into a true immersion in France's champagne heritage.