Take a private Mercedes day trip from Paris to Reims for a four-course Ruinart lunch and guided visit of the house’s UNESCO-listed chalk cellars. Learn production secrets, taste signature cuvées, and visit Reims Cathedral before returning to the city.
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You leave Paris in a quiet Mercedes, the city shrinking behind you as the road opens onto rows of vines and chalky hills. The ride toward Reims cuts through the Champagne region’s patchwork of parcels—green in spring, sun-glinted in summer—until the manor houses and cellars of a house founded in 1729 appear like history set into the earth.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9–9.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; the day involves minimal walking but standing during the cellar tour and cathedral visit.
Wildlife
History
Ruinart, established in 1729, is the oldest Champagne house; its cellars are dug into Champagne’s chalk substrate, a practice that dates back centuries and shaped local viticulture.
Conservation
Vineyards in the region manage soil and water carefully; visitors are asked to stay on roads and paths to protect vine roots and avoid trampling new plantings.
Reserve your spot on the Champagne Lunch at Ruinart & Guided Cellars visit from Paris today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID for tastings
Champagne tastings require proof of age (18+ in France); bring passports or EU ID to avoid delays.
Layer for cellar coolness
Cellars sit at a constant cool temperature—pack a light jacket even on warm days.
Notify dietary needs early
Menus are seasonal; inform the operator of allergies in advance to ensure safe substitutions.
Plan for limited walking
The tour includes stairs and uneven cellar floors—comfortable, flat-soled shoes make the visit easier.
Valid ID/passport
Required for alcohol tastings and hotel pick-up verification.
Comfortable flat-soled shoes
Helpful for walking on uneven cellar floors and cobbled streets in Reims.
Light insulated layer
Keeps you comfortable in cool underground cellars and breezy drives.
spring
Compact camera or smartphone
For vineyard and cathedral photos—low-light capable helps in cellars.