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Champagne

For our clients arriving in Paris, and perhaps looking to escape the busier summer crowds or even a second destination idea after a stay in the city of lights, we have the perfect plan. If you head east, keeping Paris behind you, in just one and a half hours, you’ll find yourself in the enchanting region of Champagne. 

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his region is synonymous with the world’s most renowned sparkling wine, invented by the Benedictine monk Dom Perignon in 1669. Having been raised by Benedictine monks throughout much of my school career, it seems they have a knack for inventing ways to enjoy alcohol!

When in Champagne, we can open the doors to some of the most legendary cellars. We can organize private dinners for VVIP clients, offer classes to learn more about champagne, and delve into the technical aspects for those interested. We can also arrange live cooking sessions with a chef, pairing different champagnes with each dish. In fact, when it comes to champagne, we can do almost anything!

However, Champagne isn’t just about the wine. Also known as Champagne-Ardenne, this rich historic and picturesque region offers a wealth of UNESCO classed architecture and fascinating war history to discover.

We will take you the region's charming villages and key city of Epernay, the ultimate destination for Champagne lovers, as well as, Reims to discover the glories of its architecture to the value of its vintages. Reims is one of northern France's most charming and decadent cities.

"First wonderful surprise: upgrades on our first palace hotel in Epernay for Champagne, wonderful tour to a local small producer with a wonderful guide, Strasbourg and Colmar somehow never felt crowded with our guide as we navigated the Christmas markets and small villa. This is our second trip with Philip and his team, again everything was more than excellent, their ability to adjust on the go to requests is phenomenal. We are already planning my daughter´s honeymoon trip to France next year with them. Thanks Phillip, Charlotte and all your team for showing us the best France has to offer."

-Joel Gonzalez, Dec 2025

Our Champagne Region Hotel Selections

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Discover just a few of our favorite luxury hotels in the French Wine region of Champagne. Our French Promise team routinely visits and inspects each property personally for our discerning clients.

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