Jan 19, 2022

Troyes or Reims ? A difficult choice for a day trip in Champagne !

You only have one day to visit Champagne? Are you hesitating between Reims and Troyes because you can’t see both in one of our tailor-made tours? Well it’s up to taste! Troyes has the merit of not having suffered from the bombardments during the First World War, and of having therefore preserved many buildings and […]

You only have one day to visit Champagne? Are you hesitating between Reims and Troyes because you can’t see both in one of our tailor-made tours? Well it’s up to taste! Troyes has the merit of not having suffered from the bombardments during the First World War, and of having therefore preserved many buildings and houses from the 18th century, in addition to its cathedral, smaller than that of Reims, of course. Half-timbered  houses that can also be found in Alsace give Troyes a crazy charm, and its many medieval churches are remarkably well preserved.

Troyes

Troyes

Troyes does not have Champagne houses as prestigious as Reims (Taittinger, Mumm, Veuve Cliquot), but many family producers on the Côte des Bars will satisfy you!

Reims has an architecture from the beginning of the 20th century, benefiting from the freestone of the region which has many limestone quarries. Its geographical position is a little closer to Paris, you save 20 minutes compared to Troyes, and the proximity of Epernay (Moet Chandon, Laurent Perrier, Mercier) is a plus for doing both in one day. More about our Reims tours here.

Troyes

the Troyes cathedral

If you have already been to Reims, Troyes will allow you to vary the pleasures. We are at your disposal to create a day adapted to your wishes. Here are the websites of the tourist offices of Troyes and Reims to give you an idea.

Troyes Champagne tourism official guide

Reims tourist office

All our tours begin in Paris with a driver-guide. More infos 

Champagne Tours is a French company that accompany you from your Parisian hotel for day trips in the most famous sparkling wine region in order to discover its heritage, its history, its landscapes and its cellars.