The wineries featured in this article:
- Domaine Vranken-Pommery & Villa Demoiselle
- Maison Ruinart
- Maison Veuve Clicquot
- Maison G.H. Mumm
- Maison Lanson
Champagne cellar tours are very popular, especially in summer. I advise you to book your slot as soon as possible, as some experiences sell out weeks in advance!
Domaine Vranken-Pommery & Villa Demoiselle
Two addresses, one experience and one of the most beautiful architectural combinations you'll find in Reims. Located right in the heart of the city of Reims, this estate is a must for any traveler with a passion for champagne and heritage.
Domaine Pommery
Maison Pommery is one of the most spectacular champagne cellars to visit in France. Conceived in the 19th century by Madame Pommery in a unique Elizabethan style, it houses Gallo-Roman chalk pits dug 30 meters underground, accessible via 116 steps, where the Grand Foudre Pommery, capable of holding 100,000 bottles, rests.
The house is currently celebrating the 150th anniversary of its foundation, with a visit dedicated to the extraordinary story of Madame Pommery, the visionary woman who revolutionized champagne-making in the 19th century. The chalk pits are also home to the Experience Pommery, a contemporary art exhibition renewed each year, a unique journey that combines champagne discovery and a living art gallery.
What to see and do at Domaine Pommery :
- Guided cellar tour + elaboration: from €30 - 1h, 1 tasting
- Tour "Madame Pommery's genius": 50€ - 2h, 2 tastings
- Visit from vine to glass (weekend): 80€ - 2h, 2 tastings
- Gastronomic tour: 150€ - 3h, 3 tastings + meal with chef Philippe Moret
- Champagne & Patrimoine (Pommery + Villa Demoiselle): from 55€ - 2h, 2 tastings
Villa Demoiselle
Opposite Domaine Pommery, the Villa Champagne Demoiselle is an exceptional residence born of the transition between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Restored over nearly four years under the direction of Paul-François Vranken, it houses a remarkable collection by Majorelle, Daum, Gallé and Serrurier-Bovy, all emblematic names of the period.
Villa Demoiselle tours:
- Villa visit only: from €30 - 1h, 1 tasting
- Champagne & Patrimoine (Villa + Pommery): from 55€ - 2h, 2 tastings
Practical info Domaine Vranken-Pommery :
- Address: 5 Place du Général Gouraud, 51100 Reims
- Address Villa Demoiselle: 56 Boulevard Henri-Vasnier, 51100 Reims
- Phone: +33 (0)3 26 61 62 56
- Email: visites@vrankenpommery.fr
- Parking: on the estate or rue des Crayères
- Domaine opening hours: Mon-Fri and Sun 10am-6pm / Sat 10am-7pm
- Villa opening hours: Mon/Thu/Sun 10am-6pm / Fri/Sat 10am-7pm - closed 12pm-2pm
- Google rating : ⭐ 4.3 (2,319 reviews)
- Accessible PMR / Pets not allowed / Unaccompanied minors not admitted to the Villa
La Maison Ruinart
La Maison Ruinart is the world's oldest champagne house, founded in 1729 in the 18th century, long before most of the big houses existed. It's also the only one in Reims whose cellars have been listed as a historic monument since 1931 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. For that reason alone, it's well worth the detour.
The chalk cellars are nothing short of impressive, veritable underground cathedrals of chalk where Ruinart cuvées rest in ideal natural conditions of temperature and humidity. The Ruinart cellar tour is led by passionate guides who make the experience memorable and the atmosphere unique.
And if you're a gourmet, I really encourage you to check out the gastronomic experiences: the Ruinart lunch with the chef, or the dinners imagined by Arnaud Donckele (three Michelin stars) are absolutely extraordinary moments.
- Culture & Nature tour: 50€ - 1h30, natural heritage and history of the house
- Crayères tour (permanent): 90€ - 2h, 2 tastings
- Crayères Signature Chardonnay tour: 110€ - 2h, 3 tastings
- Ruinart lunch(Fri-Sat): from 150€ - 2h30, 4-course lunch + 2 glasses
- Parenthèse Gastronomique: 340€ - 4h, visit + gardens + 5-course menu
- Dîners par Arnaud Donckele*: 700€ - 4h, 5-course menu + exceptional vintages
Practical info Maison Ruinart :
- Address: 4 Rue des Crayères, 51100 Reims
- Tel: 03 26 77 51 51
- Opening hours : 7j/7, 9h-19h
- Google rating: ⭐ 4.7 (715 reviews)
The House of Veuve Clicquot
The history of Maison Veuve Clicquot is marked by the creative energy of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot-Ponsardin, the visionary woman who, among other things, invented blended rosé champagne and remuage, the technique of gradually bringing the deposits down to the neck before disgorging. A legacy of innovation and elegance that can be found in every experience we offer today.
What's particularly well thought-out here is the diversity of tours available, depending on what you're looking for: an accessible introduction to Veuve Clicquot champagne for under €40, or a complete immersion in the ageing technique and the prestige cuvée La Grande Dame for confirmed connoisseurs. Small group tours are also available on request for a more personalized experience.
Visit the Veuve Clicquot estate:
- Brut Carte Jaune, birth of a style: 36€ - 1h, historic cellar tour
- L'art d'un champagne rosé d'assemblage: 60€ - 1h, rosé history + technique
- Une Seule Qualité, la toute Première: 80€ - 1h30, elaboration + house style (privatizable)
- L'art du vieillissement: 160€ - 2h, tasting of exceptional vintages (private)
- La Grande Dame: 260€ - 4h, from vine to wine, cuvée prestige (private)
- A day in our Verzy vegetable garden: 180€ - 6h, Verzy gardens + local produce + Clicquot vintages (gastronomic experience)
Practical info Maison Veuve Clicquot :
- Address: 1 Place des Droits de l'Homme, 51100 Reims
The House of G.H. Mumm
Founded in 1827, the Maison Mumm is one of the world's most famous champagne houses, notably thanks to its emblematic Cordon Rouge cuvée, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Its underground cellars stretch 25 kilometers beneath the city of Reims, giving you the opportunity to lose yourself in the history of a house that owns 218 hectares of vineyards, including 160 classified Grand Cru.
The guided tour is led by passionate ambassadors, available in French, English, Spanish and Italian. I particularly like the Grand Cru Vintage Experience, which allows you to taste two RSRV 100% Grand Cru cuvées, a Blanc de Blancs and a Blanc de Noirs, to truly understand the expression of the Champagne grape varieties in their purest form. A champagne tasting experience not to be missed.
Mumm House Tours:
- Cordon Rouge Experience: 32€ - cellar tour + 1 tasting (Cordon Rouge)
- Pinot Noir Celebration: 42€ - cellar visit + 2 tastings (Cordon Rouge + Mumm Rosé)
- Vintage Grand Cru Experience: 60€ - 1h30, cellar tour + 2 RSRV Grand Cru tastings
Practical info Maison G.H. Mumm :
- Address: 34 Rue du Champ de Mars, 51100 Reims
- Tel: 03 26 49 59 70
- Opening hours : Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10h-12h30 and 13h30-18h (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Google rating : ⭐ 4,5 (756 reviews)
La Maison Lanson
La Maison Lanson is one of the few champagne houses to vinify mostly without malolactic fermentation, which enables it to preserve the natural aromas of its wines and give them that characteristic freshness and vivacity. More than 260 years of know-how, and a house that opens its doors all year round with very well-constructed experiences, from the vineyard plot to the final tasting, right in the heart of Reims.
What I particularly like: the very affordable children's rates (€15 for 10-18 year olds, free under that age) and the possibility of accessing the boutique and tastings without a reservation, which makes it one of the most suitable houses for family or group visits, with no scheduling constraints. Don't forget to bring a jacket: the cellars are cool, even in summer!
- La Création Originale: 32€ adult / 15€ child (10-18 yrs) / free -10 yrs - 1h30, visit + 1 tasting (Black Création)
- La Création Emblématique: 40€ adult / 15€ child - visit + 2 tastings (Black Création + Rosé Création)
- La Signature: 55€ adult / 15€ child - 2h, tour + 3 tastings (Black Création + Blanc de Blancs + Black Réserve)
- La Vintage: 85€ adult / 15€ child - visit + 3 tastings (Black Création + Vintage 2013 + Clos Lanson 2010)
Practical info Maison Lanson :
- Address: 66 Rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims
- Tel: 03 26 78 50 50
- Email visits : visites@champagnelanson.com
- Opening hours : Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm / Sat 10am-6:30pm (Sunday closed)
- Store and tastings available without reservation
- Cool cellars: bring a jacket and comfortable shoes
- PRM accessible on request
- Tours in French, English, German and Italian on request
- Google rating : ⭐ 4.7 (286 reviews)
Which cellar to choose according to your profile?
Here's a quick guide to preparing your visit if you have limited time or budget:
- The most prestigious and historic visit: Maison Ruinart the oldest champagne house in the world, UNESCO-listed chalk pits, exceptional guides. An absolute must.
- The best value for money: Maison Mumm with the Cordon Rouge Experience at €32, or Maison Lanson with La Création Originale at €32, two excellent introductions to champagne.
- Most beautiful architectural experience: the Villa Demoiselle + Domaine Pommery combination: two worlds, two histories, two remarkable architectural styles in the heart of Reims.
- The widest range of experiences: Maison Veuve Clicquot, with packages ranging from €36 to €260, depending on your level of expertise and desires.
- The best family or group option: Maison Lanson, with its affordable children's rates, no-reservation boutique and complete vine-to-flute tours.
- For gourmets: Maison Ruinart, with its dinners by Arnaud Donckele, or Domaine Pommery, with its gastronomic tour, two outstanding experiences.
- Other houses to visit in the region
If you'd like to extend your stay, the Champagne region offers other must-see sites beyond Reims: Maison Taittinger and its remarkable Gallo-Roman chalk pits, the Maison Mercier in Épernay on the famous Avenue de Champagne, or the Maison Joseph Perrier in Châlons-en-Champagne. All the ingredients for a Champagne itinerary lasting several days!
Now you have all the information you need to organize your visit to the champagne cellars of Reims! You can do two or three in one busy day, and believe me, you won't come away unscathed. The Champagne pits have a special gift for transporting you to another era. Don't forget to book in advance, and don't forget to bring a jacket: it's cool underground, even in midsummer!
The information in this article was checked and updated in April 2026. We invite you to consult the official websites of each house before your visit to confirm times and prices.
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