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Champagne: Reims to Troyes: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 4-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
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4
days
145 km
distance
5.5 h
driving
18
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~12.3 hours of daylight in September — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Harvest hums through the Montagne de Reims villages and the vines gild by mid-October — cellar tours book out on weekends, reserve the grandes maisons ahead.
Day 1 Reims
- Transit
- 0h57
- Finish
- ~16:55
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–20.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:00
Gaze upon towering Gothic spires and intricate stained glass windows.
50 min · Reims
10:00
Explore sleek Art Deco architecture housing a public library.
50 min · Reims · Free
11:00
12:00
13:00
Relish the delicate aromas and flavors of classic Champagne, made by a historic family estate.
90 min · Reims
15:05
View restored and preserved grandstands from the historic Reims-Gueux Grand Prix course.
50 min · Reims · Free, donation appreciated
15:55
Day 2 Around Reims
- Transit
- 0h54
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–20.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:00
Piper Heidsieck piper-heidsieck.com read more
Enjoy the refined taste of elegant, aged Champagne with notes of citrus and stone fruit.
90 min · Reims
10:45
Pommery read more
You will tour historic cellars filled with aging Champagne bottles and learn about the winemaking process.
90 min · Reims
12:30
Ruinart ruinart.com read more
Experience the timeless richness of the oldest Champagne, known for its smooth and complex character.
90 min · Reims
14:15
15:15
16:20
Hotel des Contes de Champagne search
Marvel at the refined Gothic architecture of this charming building.
50 min · Reims
Day 3 Reims
- Transit
- 1h20
- Finish
- ~13:25
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–21.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:35
Veuve Cliquot veuve-clicquot.com
Savor the crisp, golden bubbles of renowned Champagne crafted with tradition and finesse.
90 min · Reims
11:20
La Vigne du Roy lavigneduroy.com
Savor expert-guided tours and tastings of premium Champagne at boutique wineries.
90 min · Reims · Varies
Day 4 Troyes
- Transit
- 2h19
- Finish
- ~13:30
- Temperature
- 10.1°C–21.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 12.3h
10:35
Troyes Cathedral read more
Appreciate the soaring Gothic architecture of this listed monument historique.
50 min · Troyes
11:40
Charles de Gaulle Memorial read more
Contemplate the towering cross and explore the museum dedicated to General de Gaulle.
50 min · Troyes · Adult €13.50, concession €11, child (6-12) €8; child (under 6) free
open: Closed Jan; Feb–Apr: W-M 10:00–17:30 (closed Tu); May–Sep: daily 09:30–19:00; Oct–Dec: W-M 10:00–17:30 (closed Tu)
12:30
Auberge de Sainte Maure auberge-saintemaure.fr
Dine on exquisite dishes in a charming country inn, with summer terrace views.
60 min · Troyes · 2-course meal with wine €70
open: Closed Sunday evening and Monday
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