Reims is the heart of the Champagne wine region and should be the first stop on your trip to this beautiful French wine country. There is a lot to discover and I break it out below so that you will have the tools needed to have an unforgettable trip.
Houses Open to Public Visitors:
Maison Mumm
Taittinger
Champagne Pommery
Lanson
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
Ruinart
Places to Eat
Les Crayéres - reservation needed
Racine - reservation needed
Le Millénaire - reservation needed.
Le Square - great to stop by after tasting at Taittinger
Café du Palais - a café with a great history!
Other sights:
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Basilique Saint-Remi
Foujita Chapel
Subé Fountain
Place Royale
Also check out these great bars for incredible champagne lists:
Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage
Trésors de Champagne: Le Boutique
Helpful tips: be sure to have a reservation at most restaurants and champagne houses to ensure a pleasant experience. All of the above champagne houses were open in December with the exception of Ruinart which is closed from December - April.
Reims is very walkable and I was able to walk to most places (and I visited in December!), ensure you have comfortable shoes.
I have saved all of these locations and more, which you can find and save to your Google Maps here.
