Practical guides
Straight answers to the questions everyone asks before coming.
Champagne in 2 days from Paris
Reims on day one, the Montagne de Reims and Épernay on day two: the most efficient itinerary by train or car.
Reims or Épernay: where to stay in Champagne?
Reims for a first car-free visit, Épernay to sleep closer to the vines. A point-by-point comparison.
Reims in one day
Cathedral, chalk cellars and the Basilica of Saint-Remi: a full day on foot, no car needed.
Big house or grower: which Champagne visit to choose?
A big house shows you its cellars and its history, a grower shows you the vines. The differences, and how to read the code on the label.
The 17 grand cru villages of Champagne
The full list of the 17 grand cru villages, their area, what the term means on a label and which ones to visit.
The 4 great terroirs of Champagne
Montagne de Reims, Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs, Côte des Bar: grapes, villages and what to see.
Champagne dosage explained: from brut nature to doux
What brut, extra brut or demi-sec mean on a label, with the official thresholds in grams per litre.
Visiting Champagne without a car
Train, walking, guided tours: how to visit the cellars without driving.