Champagne is a destination like no other.
Known for its wine heritage, it also offers a rare balance between nature, history and gastronomy.
From our Reims office, Chabé accompanies visitors wishing to discover the Grand Est region with a private chauffeur.
Thomas DELORD, Director of Chabé Reims, shares his vision of an ideal day to explore Champagne.
On board a luxury vehicle with chauffeur, the day begins smoothly from Reims towards the Marne Valley, one of the most emblematic landscapes of Champagne.
Choosing a private chauffeur in Reims allows visitors to discover the region differently: without itinerary constraints, without logistical management, with the freedom to stop wherever the landscape invites contemplation.
Between classified hillsides, mosaics of vineyards and characterful villages, the territory gradually reveals itself, comfortably seated in a car with chauffeur.
A stop in Hautvillers is essential.
Perched on the heights, this village is considered the cradle of champagne. It is here that Dom Pierre Pérignon perfected the art of blending in the 17th century.
During a Champagne excursion with chauffeur, the visit takes on another dimension: the pace adapts, stops become personalised, and the programme evolves according to preferences.
Strolling through flower-filled streets, observing the wrought iron signs of the winegrowers’ houses, admiring the panoramas over the valley…
A visit to Hautvillers Abbey also allows visitors to discover the resting place of the famous monk before continuing the journey to the next stage.
The discovery continues with a private visit to one of our partner winegrowers, carefully selected by the Chabé Reims office.
As part of a Champagne excursion with a private chauffeur, each step is coordinated in advance: visit schedules, privileged access, and lunch organisation. Your chauffeur ensures smooth travel between the estates, allowing guests to fully enjoy the experience without logistical constraints.
In a more intimate setting, it becomes possible to understand the different stages of Champagne winemaking: blending, secondary fermentation, ageing in cellars, and the work of time and precision.
Lunch can be organised on site, prepared by a private chef, with carefully selected food and champagne pairings. Seated in a confidential setting, guests enjoy a privileged moment, a natural extension of the morning.
For an even more immersive excursion, it is also possible, on request, to be accompanied by a professional guide. A local historian or vineyard specialist can provide deeper insight into the region, its heritage and its traditions.
This type of experience, orchestrated with a chauffeur and a luxury vehicle, allows for a complete immersion in Champagne know-how while benefiting from a bespoke service.
In the afternoon, the journey continues to Épernay and its famous Avenue de Champagne.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this avenue is home to some of the greatest Champagne Houses.
Beneath the mansions lie kilometres of cellars carved into chalk.
A guided visit allows guests to explore these underground galleries and better understand the history of the great Champagne houses.
Your private chauffeur then ensures the continuity of the day, adapting the pace of travel to reservations and preferences.
In the late afternoon, your private chauffeur drives you back to Reims.
The Notre-Dame Cathedral of Reims, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, hosted the coronation of 33 kings of France.
A visit accompanied by a guide allows guests to discover its architectural and symbolic details.
The day can conclude with a visit to a renowned Champagne house in Reims and the discovery of its Gallo-Roman chalk cellars, also listed by UNESCO.
To extend the experience, the region offers several Michelin-starred restaurants as well as renowned champagne bars. A chauffeur with car allows guests to fully enjoy the evening in complete serenity.
