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A chalk gallery in the Maison Veuve Clicquot cellars in Reims

Visit Veuve Clicquot with Your Own Chauffeur

The chalk cellars of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, the Grande Dame of Champagne, in a small group or as a private experience. The house only welcomes visitors by appointment: we book for you.

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  • €300 (~$335 USD)half day by sedan
  • 1 to 4 hrdepending on the tour
  • 1772founded in Reims

The house

Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot owes its legend to Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, widowed at 27, who took over the house. It was in her cellars, in the early 19th century, that she developed the riddling table that made champagne clear, and in 1818 she created the first blended rosé.

The tours go down into the house’s crayères, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on the Saint-Nicaise hill.

Founded
1772
Address
1 rue Albert Thomas, Reims
Tours
1 to 4 hr, by appointment
Open in 2026
Tuesday to Sunday until November 1, then Wednesday to Sunday from November 4 to January 3
Closed
December 25 and January 1

Tours of the Crayères

Four small-group tours, from a first introduction to a long session around La Grande Dame.

TourLengthHouse priceGood to know
The Art of Rosé Blending1 hr€60 (~$65 USD)2 champagnes, 8 guests max
One Quality, the Very Finest1 hr 30 min€80 (~$90 USD)19 guests max
The Art of Aging2 hr€160 (~$180 USD)Vintages and a cheese board
La Grande Dame, from Vine to Wine4 hr€260 (~$290 USD)4 champagnes, 7 guests max; best planned within a full day

Standard prices per person in 2026, paid to the house. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.

Exclusive experiences

A guide for your group alone, and a tour shaped around your tastes. These experiences are part of our prestige day with a chauffeur, from €630 (~$705 USD) by sedan and €830 (~$925 USD) by van. Their price is set by the house and given to you with the quote.

  • Cellar Journey

    2 hours, 2 to 12 guests. A private tour of the cellars, then two champagnes chosen to suit your tastes, with light bites.

  • Grand Cru, Cellars and Vineyards

    4 hours, 2 to 6 guests, May to late September. The cellars in Reims, then the Verzy vineyard, its garden and three champagnes.

Spots are limited and always subject to availability. The house confirms in writing.

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Chauffeur prices

Fixed prices per vehicle, VAT included, with pickup at your hotel in Reims. Your chauffeur stays with you from house to house, and we book the visits.

Half day

4 hours, one or two houses

Sedan, 1 to 3 guests
€300 (~$335 USD)
Van, 4 to 7 guests
€370 (~$415 USD)

Full day

8 hours, three houses and lunch

Sedan, 1 to 3 guests
€520 (~$580 USD)
Van, 4 to 7 guests
€640 (~$715 USD)

Chauffeur only

4 hours, you book any visits yourself

Sedan
€280 (~$315 USD)
Van
€340 (~$380 USD)

Tours and tastings are paid separately, at the house price. You get your quote within 2 hours during the day.

Your day

  1. You write to us

    Your dates, the number of guests, the tour language and what you would enjoy. We reply within 2 hours during the day.

  2. We book

    We ask the houses for time slots and build the day around them. Nothing is final until the houses confirm in writing.

  3. Your chauffeur picks you up

    At your hotel or the train station, in a sedan or a van. They wait for you during each visit.

  4. From house to house

    Your chauffeur drives you to the next house, to lunch, then back. You can enjoy every tasting without worrying about driving.

With Ruinart or Taittinger

Three neighboring houses on the Saint-Nicaise hill: two of them fit into a half day.

Out to the Verzy vineyards

On a full day, after the cellars, the Montagne de Reims and its grand crus, about twenty minutes away.

What is included

Included in the price

  • Your chauffeur with you for the whole half day or full day
  • Booking the visits with the houses
  • Pickup at your hotel or the Reims train station, and the ride back
  • Water on board, chargers, air conditioning
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance

Not included

  • Tours and tastings, at each house’s price
  • Lunch
  • Anything you buy in the shops

Frequently asked questions

What did Madame Clicquot invent?

In the early 19th century she invented the riddling table, which made it possible to clear champagne of its sediment, and in 1818 she created the first blended rosé champagne.

Is Veuve Clicquot open on Sundays?

Yes. In 2026, the Crayères are closed on Mondays, and also on Tuesdays from November 4 to January 3. Visits are by appointment only.

Can we book directly?

Yes, but the house only takes visitors by appointment and slots are limited. We book for you and fit the time in with the rest of your day.

Is the tour price included?

No. Our price covers the chauffeur, the vehicle and the booking. The tour and tasting are paid separately, at the house price.

Can we see several houses in one day?

Yes. One or two houses fit into a half day (€300 (~$335 USD) by sedan), three plus lunch into a full day (€520 (~$580 USD) by sedan). The schedule follows the times the houses give us.

Do you pick up in Paris?

Yes. Our Champagne day trip from Paris picks you up at your Paris hotel and brings you back in the evening, with a 2-hour drive each way.

How do I pay?

By card through a secure payment link, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer, when booking. We do not accept cash. Invoices can be issued in your company’s name on request.

Which languages do your chauffeurs speak?

Our chauffeurs speak French and English. House tours are usually given in French and English, sometimes in other languages depending on the house.

Other Champagne houses

Torn between several houses, or would you rather visit a grower? All our visit ideas are on our Champagne tours page.

Let’s plan your Veuve Clicquot visit

Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the tour language. You get a quote within 2 hours during the day.

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★★★★★ 5.0 on Tripadvisor · 3 reviews

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Great experience! Helped us navigate the Champagne region and Paris.... flawless! Cars were mint inside and out! Interactions with Louis were professional and timely. Drivers Omar and Joel were very accommodating!

TGTony Grilli
October 2026
★★★★★

Louis and his team were outstanding! The communication was quick, clear, and accurate. Our driver Abdellatif was on-time and professional. 5-star service. Louis checked in through our day. We will always use VTC Reims for our annual trip…

GCGlen Campbell
October 2026
★★★★★

We had a wonderful experience in September. We decided to visit France for my wife’s bday week on rather late notice. I wanted to include some special visits as we both enjoy champagne. We were able to get a wonderful Dom Perignon tour w…

TDThomas Donahue
October 2026
★★★★★

Thank you to Louis for helping us schedule and to Cyril for giving us the best day trip to Reims/Champagne/Hautvillers. We had 3-4 things we really wanted to do and see, other than that we let them take the wheel (literally), and we had…

NWNikki Wyatt
October 2026
★★★★★

VTC Reims is an excellent car service for the Champagne region. I contacted them on the plane to France and received very fast response from Louis. It must’ve been middle of the night for them and yet they were prompt and booked my priva…

WLWendy Liu
September 2026
★★★★★

I hosted a group with private transfer from Paris to Champagne and also travel to vineyards all over Champagne. First class service by Cyril and his team. Beautiful vehicles and willing to accommodate some late changes in our schedule. I…

MMMatthew Massey
June 2026

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