Paula Grant Mac Mahon - 17 July 2024

How ?

to visit the Champagne region

So Close to Paris and Much More Affordable!

Did you know, it’s faster to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to the Champagne region, than it is to go from the airport to the city centre of Paris! 

Instead of staying in Paris (and paying top dollar), why not base yourself in the Champagne region and plan some day trips to Paris instead.  With some very affordable accommodation, restaurants etc. it would be a shame to miss out on the opportunity of combining both the Champagne region and the city of Paris during your romantic vacation in France.

The Champagne region is in the Northeast of France, located around 150 kilometres drive from Paris and just over 100 kilometres (one hour) from Disneyland Paris. It is easily accessed by plane, train and by car.

In the heart of the vineyards, the Capital of Champagne Epernay enjoys an exceptional location. It is only 1h30 from Paris and Belgium, and 3h from Germany and England. Located in the centre of 34,000 hectares of vineyards, it is also 27 km from Reims, 31 km from Châlons-en-Champagne and 48 km from Château-Thierry.

There are many easy ways to come and visit our beautiful region!

travel in total serenity

Visiting From Abroad

Paris-Orly (2hrs) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG) (1.5 hrs) airports are an easy drive by autoroute (motorway) or you can take the fast train (TGV) directly from Paris CDG to Reims in the Champagne region in just 45 minutes. From Reims it’s just a short hop to Epernay, the Heart of Champagne and its beautiful surrounding villages.

The region is also easily accessed by motorway or public transport from anywhere else in the country (Calais 2.45 hrs drive, Bordeaux 4.15 hrs by train, Lyon 4 hrs by train etc.).

#1 Getting around the region with ease

  • By Train :

Reims to Epernay : 35 minutes

Reims to Châlons-en Champagne : between 36 and 50 minutes

https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/                 

  • By Bus:

Bus service linking Reims, Châlons-en-Champagne and Troyes:

www.vitici.fr

  • Chauffeur and Taxi:

A’Gil Taxi EPERNAY

https://www.agiltaxi.fr/en/

ABC Taxi – Navettes 51

http://www.abctaxi-champagne.fr/

Doua Taxis and Shuttles

https://www.navettes-doua.fr/

Groom Taxi and Private Driver

https://www.groomepernay-vtc.com/

VTC Prestige Reims

https://www.hm-prestige-vtc.fr/

SIXT

https://www.epernay-tourisme.com/en/commerce/taxi-vtc-sixt-ride/

Sparkling Tour 

https://www.sparkling-tour.com/en/home/

Please note !

If you’re staying in Paris and visiting the Champagne region, many of the local chauffeur and taxi firms are happy to collect you directly from your hotel and drop you back to your base at the end of your visit.

 

#2 Getting around the region with ease​

Car Rental

Capital Champagne EPERNAY

https://dlm.fr/location-voiture-reims/

SIXT car rental

https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/france/reims/

Electric Car rental

https://epernay.clem.mobi/             

e-Bike and Moped Rental

Facil-e-bike

Electric bike, push bike and accessory (baby carriers, dog trailers) rental.

https://www.epernay-tourisme.com/en/activite/facil-e-bike-location-de-velos-a-loffice-de-tourisme-epernay-en-champagne-et-livraison-sur-le-lieu-de-sejour/

Moped and e-Bike rental.

Pedal’n’pop

https://www.pedalnpop.com/

leave your vehicle safely

Parking in Epernay

Parking in the town centre is payable, however you can park on the outskirts and easily stroll around the picturesque town by foot.

Typical prices :

Red zone: min 15min = 0.50€, max recommended 2h = 3,60€

Green zone: min 15min = 0.40€ max recommended 6h = 6,40€

Download the PayByPhone App for cashless parking in the region.

https://www.paybyphone.fr/

  • The Jard car park has recently been opened, offering new parking spaces right in the town centre :
    More information here