How to travel to Champagne from Paris?

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by Paris Guide

Champagne is one of the world’s most famous wine regions, located just a short distance from Paris. For visitors to the French capital, a trip to Champagne is a must-do experience. This article will explore how to travel from Paris to Champagne, the distance between the two destinations, and the expected travel time.

Distance from Paris to Champagne

The distance between Paris and Champagne varies depending on where in Champagne you’re heading. Reims, the largest city in the region, is located about 130 km (80 miles) northeast of Paris, while Épernay, another popular destination in Champagne, is located about 145 km (90 miles) east of Paris.

Travel Time from Paris to Champagne

The travel time from Paris to Champagne can vary depending on your transportation mode. Here are the estimated travel times for the different options:

By Car: If you’re driving from Paris to Reims, the journey takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic. To get to Épernay, the journey takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes. It’s worth noting that the roads can be busy, especially during peak travel times, so plan accordingly.

By Train: The train is a convenient and popular option for traveling from Paris to Champagne. The journey from Paris to Reims takes around 45 minutes on the TGV, France’s high-speed train. The journey from Paris to Épernay takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes on a slower regional train. There are also direct trains to Reims from Charles de Gaulle Airport, which takes around 30 minutes.

By Bus: Several bus companies travel between Paris and Reims/Épernay. The journey times can vary depending on traffic, but generally, it takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to Reims and about 2 hours to get to Épernay.

How to Travel from Paris to Champagne

There are several options for traveling from Paris to Champagne, depending on your preferences and budget.

By Car: Renting a car is a good option if you prefer to drive. Rental cars are widely available in Paris, and there are several car rental companies to choose from, including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar. Before renting a car, be sure to check the parking options and restrictions in the city and in Champagne. Parking in the city center of Reims can be difficult, so it’s worth booking a parking space in advance.

By Train: The train is a popular and convenient travel option from Paris to Champagne. The journey from Paris to Reims takes around 45 minutes on the TGV, and the journey from Paris to Épernay takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes on a regional train. Trains run frequently throughout the day, and you can book tickets in advance on the SNCF website.

By Bus: Several bus companies operate services from Paris to Reims and Épernay, including Flixbus and Ouibus. The journey times can vary depending on traffic, but generally, it takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to Reims and around 2 hours to get to Épernay. Bus tickets can be purchased online.

By Private Transfer: If you’re looking for a more comfortable and hassle-free way to travel from Paris to Champagne, you may want to consider hiring a private transfer. This option allows you to travel in a private car with a driver who will take you directly to your destination. The journey time can vary depending on traffic.

On a group trip: You can easily travel to Champagne on a wine excursion from Paris. In such cases you don’t have to worry about transportation or anything, because everything is included and arranged. You can read more about wine-tasting programs in Paris and outside Paris in this article.

You are now better prepared for a trip to Champagne. People produce sparkling wine all around the world, but they are only allow to call it Champagne if if follows the strict rules of production in the Champagne area. Would you like to find out if the difference is big between a sparkling wine produced in Champagne and a sparkling wine produced in Hungary? You can read more about wine programs in Hungary on this page.

What is so special about Champagne?

Champagne is a sparkling wine made exclusively in the Champagne region of France, using a specific method of production known as the méthode champenoise (also known as the traditional method). This region is located northeast of Paris and covers an area of around 34,000 hectares.

Champagne’s unique combination of taste, texture, and bubbles makes Champagne special. This is achieved through the méthode champenoise. This process involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which gives Champagne its signature effervescence and complexity.

The grapes used in Champagne production are also unique. Champagne is typically made from a blend of three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. These grapes are grown in the Champagne region’s cool, northern climate, giving them a distinctive flavor profile and acidity.

One of the other factors that makes Champagne special is the rigorous quality control measures that are in place to ensure that only the best wines are sold under the Champagne name. The production of Champagne is tightly regulated by the Comité Champagne, a group that oversees every aspect of production, from grape growing to bottling.

The Champagne region was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, recognizing its unique cultural and historical significance.

Which metro line should you use?

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Paris Guide

Are you coming to Paris but not sure which metro line to use to get around? We have created a new page in our Paris Guide with a new and updated metro map for Paris.

The metro system in Paris is never sleeping. The first metro line was opened in 1900, and the system has been developing ever since. Even now, they are constructing new lines that will open in the coming years, meaning that it will get even easier to travel the city of Paris using the metro system. Did you know that the metro system in Paris is the second most used in Europe? The most used isn’t the metro system in London, but the one in Moscow. The metro system in Paris is among the ten most used metro systems in the world.

You can find several metro maps for Paris right here.

Some beautiful Paris pictures from Pixabay.

Posted on November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 by Paris Guide

Pixabay is a fantastic place for free pictures that you can use on websites and elsewhere. We often turn to Pixabay when we need an illustration for different articles and posts, and here we would like to show you some of the nicest pictures currently on Pixabay from Paris.

While looking at the pictures, why not plan your next trip to Paris? If you come to Paris before 2023, you could even enjoy the annual Christmas markets. You can read more about upcoming events in Paris right here.

louvre — Image by Edi Nugraha from Pixabay

eiffel tower — Image by Phil Riley from Pixabay

arch de triomphe — Image by herry wibisono from Pixabay

France in Euro 2020

Posted on June 10, 2021February 27, 2024 by Paris Guide

It is time for the European Championship in football. The matches will be played all across Europe, but no matches will be played in Paris, nor in France. But, you do not have to travel a long distance to watch France, at least not if you would like to watch their opening match in the tournament against Germany on the fifteenth of June.

France has ended up in the toughest and most interesting of all the different groups in the European Championship. Not only will they play against Germany, they will also play against the champions from the European Championship in 2016, Portugal. They will also play against Hungary, but most people consider the latter to be a weak opponent that France should be able to beat easily. But, no matter what will happen, Group F is set to be very interesting.

France has the strongest team in the tournament!

Even though France cannot play at home, they will still be favorites to win the entire tournament. If you look at the names in the squad, it is easy to see that they have some of the strongest players, and a team that is capable of beating all the other teams in the tournament. If you look at the list of strikers, I believe most other countries would be happy to have one such striker in the squad… not 6-7-8. It is one thing that Karim Benzema has returned to play for France, but he will have to fight hard to earn himself a spot in the starting 11, considering that the other strikers are Griezmann, Mbappe, Coman, Dembele, and Giroud. In fact, they have even more great strikers besides these as well. If I were a defender that had to play against France, I would be terrified.

When and where will France play in Euro 2020?

As I have already mentioned, France will play their opening match in Munich against Germany on June 15th. The match will start at 21.00.
The second match will be played in Budapest against Hungary on June 19th. This match will start at 15.00.
The third and final group stage match will be played against Portugal on June 23rd. This match will start at 21.00.

France is a lucky nation, considering that they will play two matches in Budapest. Why is that a good thing? As a player, one of the best things you do in life is to play in front of lots of spectators. It is one thing to have millions watching the matches on their TV screens or streaming the matches on the Internet, but it is different to play at a stadium packed with people. Unfortunately, we have almost forgotten what that feeling is like due to COVID.

During Euro 2020, there is only one city and one stadium that will be packed at 100% capacity. Do you know which city and stadium that is? That is the Puskas Stadion in Budapest. In other words, France will get to play in front of more than 60,000 spectators twice during the tournament, and that will for sure give the entire team a boost!

Who will France play against in the knockout stage?

I firmly believe that France will win Group F, but nothing can be said for sure. If they win the group, they will play the first match in the knockout stage against the best third place team from group A, B, or C. A wild guess would tell me that this potentially can be Switzerland, Wales, Denmark, Russia, Austria, or maybe Ukraine.

If France would end up second in the group, the will play against the winner of group D in the first leg of the knockout stage, which might easily end up being England or Croatia. Now, that would be interesting, wouldn’t it?

Are you ready for the European Championship in football? We hope it will be a tournament of joy and great football, and that there will be no reasons at all to worry about COVID during the different matches at the stadiums.

What do you believe? Will France win the tournament? I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

Tour de France 2019 is on!

Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by Paris Guide

We have just finished the FIFA World Cup 2019 in France, and already the next big event is running – Tour de France 2019!

Tour de France in 2019 started in Brussels in Belgium, but only the first three races will be arranged there. After that, all the action is moved to France and it will be a fantastic event as all the bicyclists will do their best to stand with the gold medal in hand after the final race ending up in Paris on July 28th.

It is quite impressive considering how the contestants will drive more than 3450 kilometers on their bicycles in less than 22 days. And yes, some of the days are resting dates as well, meaning that they are really moving big distances on every single day in which there are actual races being arranged.

A guide to stream Tour de France online

Tour de France is considered to be one of the most important bicycle races every year, and also one of the hardest. Together with Giro D’Italia and Vuelta a Espana, this is what makes the contestants wake up early in the morning to exercise every day… to win one of these races.

The competition was established in 1903, and it has been running mostly every year since then. In 2019, some races will be arranged in Belgium, and in other years, Italy, Germany, and Spain have also arranged some of the races of the popular competition.

If you want to read more about Tour de France, check this article in Britannica Encyclopedia.

Last year, Geraint Thomas won the tour (the 105 edition of the race). He won ahead of Tom Dumoulin and Chris Froome. Many people expect Geraint Thomas to win again this year, but as we all know, anything can happen in the cycling sport, so you better pay attention in order to not miss out on any important moment.

For more information about other interesting events and things going on in France and Paris, make sure to look around in our Paris Guide to learn, find out, discover and to be informed!