Champagne
Paris CDG to Champagne: Trains to Reims and Épernay
How to get from Paris CDG to Champagne by train: the direct TGV to Champagne-Ardenne TGV near Reims, the connections to Reims-Centre and Épernay, and the driving rules in Reims.
Plan Your Trip
Plan your wine trip
Practical guides: getting there, getting around, booking cellar visits and what things cost.
Champagne
The Champagne guide
Champagne
Paris to Reims by Train: Times, Fares and Stations
The direct TGV INOUI from Paris Est reaches Reims-Centre, in the city center, in 46 minutes. Here are the daily trains, fares, rail passes and the tram link from Champagne-Ardenne TGV.
Épernay
Paris to Épernay by Train: Times, Fares and Changes
Direct trains from Paris Gare de l'Est reach Épernay in 1 hour 20 minutes, and the other route changes at Reims. Fares start at €11 ($12), and the last train back to Paris leaves Épernay at 7:49 p.m.
Champagne
Booking Champagne House Visits: Fees, Days and Cancellations
How booking champagne house visits works in Reims, Épernay and Aÿ: when to book, what a visit includes, entry fees, Sunday opening and what happens if your plans change.
Champagne
Champagne Without a Car: Trains, Buses, Bikes and Shuttles
How to visit Champagne without a car: the trains from Paris, the Ligne des Bulles between Reims and Épernay, local buses, bike rental, taxis and the tourist office shuttle to champagne houses.
Reims
Reims to Épernay: Ligne des Bulles Train, Car and Stops
How to get from Reims to Épernay by the TER Ligne des Bulles or by car, with journey times, the four stops on the way and parking in Épernay.
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux guide
Bordeaux
Paris to Bordeaux by Train: TGV INOUI, OUIGO and the Tram
The direct TGV INOUI from Paris Montparnasse reaches Bordeaux Saint-Jean in 2 hours 4 minutes. Here are the train options, OUIGO fares and luggage rules, and the tram from the station to the city center.
Saint-Émilion
Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion: TER, Coach, Car and Half-Day Tour
How to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion by TER train, regional coach, car, bike or the tourist office's half-day tour, with times, fares, parking and the walk from the station.
Bordeaux
Booking Bordeaux Château Visits: Lead Times, Fees and Days
How booking Bordeaux château visits works in the Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes: how far ahead to book, what visits cost, which days estates open and where walk-ins work.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to the Vineyards: Tram, Train and Car
How to get from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and the Graves: tram F into the city, the 30'Direct shuttle, TER trains from Saint-Jean, and the drive.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Vineyards Without a Car: Trains, Buses and Bikes
Which Bordeaux vineyards you can reach without a car, and how: regional trains to Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Barsac, the coach to Saint-Émilion, city trams and buses, and the Roger Lapébie cycle path into the Entre-deux-Mers.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux to the Médoc: Car, TER Train, Coach and Tours
How to get from Bordeaux to the Médoc châteaux by car, TER train, regional coach or the tourist office's half-day tour, with driving times to Margaux and Pauillac and how château visits are booked.
Burgundy
The Burgundy guide
Beaune
Paris to Beaune by Train: TGV to Dijon, Then the TER
The fastest trip from Paris to Beaune by train takes 2 hours 15 minutes, with a change at Dijon. Here are the train legs, fares, the bus alternative from Dijon, and the stations near Beaune.
Burgundy
Lyon Airport to Burgundy: Trains and Driving to Mâcon and Beaune
How to get from Lyon airport to Burgundy: the Rhônexpress tram to Lyon Part-Dieu, the trains on to Mâcon and Beaune, fares and hours, and the drive on the A6.
Burgundy
Burgundy Without a Car: Trains, Buses and the Voie des Vignes
How to visit Burgundy without a car: the trains from Paris, the TER line along the vineyards, Mobigo buses, bike rental and the Voie des Vignes cycle route.
Beaune
Dijon to Beaune: TER Train, Bus, Car and Bike Options
How to get from Dijon to Beaune by TER train, Mobigo bus, car on the Route des Grands Crus or bike on the Voie des Vignes, with journey times, fares and distances.
Chablis
Getting to Chablis: Trains, Buses and Driving from Paris
Chablis has no train station. Here is how to get there from Paris: the train to Auxerre or Tonnerre, the Mobigo bus, a taxi or a rental car, and the A6 drive.
Burgundy
Booking Burgundy Domaine Visits: Appointments, Fees and Days
How booking Burgundy domaine visits works from Beaune to Chablis and the Mâconnais: which estates need an appointment, what tastings cost, where walk-ins work and when domaines close.
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