What's the difference between Champagne and Cognac regions?

Champagne, northeast of Paris, produces the famous sparkling wine. Cognac, in southwest France, creates the renowned brandy. Both offer stunning vineyard landscapes and world-class tastings.

Will there be wine education?

Yes! Our trips include expert-led tastings where you'll learn about terroir, production methods, and how to appreciate fine wines and spirits like a sommelier.

What's the food like?

Prepare for culinary excellence. From Michelin-starred restaurants to charming local bistros, every meal is thoughtfully curated to showcase the best of French gastronomy.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking at least 8 months in advance for group trips, and 6+ months for private or milestone trips to ensure hotel and experience availability.

Can I customize my trip?

100%. Whether it's swapping a tour for spa credits, adding wine tastings, or upgrading your hotel, every trip can be personalized to your preferences.

What's the difference between booking a group vs. private trip?

A group trip means you'll travel with like-minded guests on preset dates, while a private trip is fully tailored—your dates, your hotel, your tours, your vibe. Both options offer our signature service and elevated feel.

Are flights included?

Flights are not included by default. We can provide flight booking support upon request.

Can I pay in installments?

A private trip is quoted for your group, and the payment plan is set with you when we plan it together. Nothing is paid to join the waitlist.

What's your cancellation policy?

All trip payments are non-refundable after 24 hours. We strongly recommend travel insurance with Cancel for Any Reason coverage to protect your investment.

Europe · 9 Days

The Champagne + Cognac Experience

Your French Luxury Era

There aren't very many places in the world where you can have private dinners in award-winning cellars, sip one of the best bubblies in the world, and visit the greatest liquor houses that have poured drinks to French kings and queens since the 18th century. This sensorial journey will make you feel blessed to experience the grandeur of France.

Dates

Private Trip

Duration

9 Days

Where

Champagne & Cognac Regions

Travel with

Your own crew, privately

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Where we go

2 stops · 9 days

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Accommodations

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Chanzy, Reims

Stay at the luxurious Hotel Chanzy in the heart of Reims. Enjoy elegant rooms, exceptional dining, and a prime location to explore the renowned Champagne region. Perfect for sipping and savoring in style, this hotel offers a refined experience with easy access to local vineyards and attractions.

Hotel Chais Monet, Cognac

Experience unparalleled luxury at Hotel Chais Monet in Cognac. Relax in luxurious accommodations amidst the historic charm of a former 19th-century cognac trading house. This elegant oasis offers beautiful gardens, sophisticated rooms, and a serene atmosphere perfect for unwinding and enjoying the finest cognac experiences.

A Sample Journey

A Sample Day-by-Day

This is a private trip, planned around your dates and your people, so every day below is a starting point rather than a schedule. Book a call and we will make it yours.

Day 01Dinner

Bienvenue, Beautiful—Paris to Champagne!

Touch down at CDG and let France work her magic immediately. A scenic train ride whisks you through the French countryside to Reims—the heart of Champagne country. Check into your luxurious hotel, shake off the jet lag with a welcome cocktail, then gather for a multi-course Welcome Dinner where the wine pairings alone will have you understanding why the French invented 'joie de vivre.' This week is going to be extraordinary.

Train to Reims
Welcome cocktail
Multi-course dinner

Bienvenue, Beautiful—Paris to Champagne!

Day 02Breakfast · Lunch

Bubbles Tasting Like the Queen You Are

Rise when you're ready—no alarms today. After breakfast, we visit a Reims house whose bubbles are among France's best sellers. This isn't your average tour: we're talking private access to the house, an impressive art collection, and a divine 3-course lunch paired with its bubbles that'll ruin you for anything else. Then? Shopping at Claire's favorite bubbles boutique. Your luggage allowance just became a consideration.

Tour of a Champagne house
3-course lunch
Bubbles shopping

Day 03Breakfast

Soft Life Loading—You Earned This

Today is giving rest, reset, and rejuvenation. The spa is calling. The pool is waiting. The plush robes are ready. Stroll the grounds, reflect on how far you've come, and let yourself simply exist in French luxury without a single agenda item. Tomorrow brings more bubbles—today is for being present in this moment of pure indulgence.

Spa treatments
Pool time
Self-care

Day 04Breakfast · Dinner

The Grand Cellars—The Moment You've Been Waiting For

Today we enter the legendary cellars of one of Champagne's grandest houses—28 kilometers of underground galleries where millions of bottles age to perfection. The tour is fascinating, but the private four-course dinner deep within the caves? Absolutely unmatched. Unlimited bubbles flow as you dine surrounded by centuries of winemaking history. Come thirsty, leave transformed. This is bucket list territory.

Grand Champagne house tour
Private cave dinner
Unlimited bubbles

The Grand Cellars—The Moment You've Been Waiting For

Day 05Breakfast · Dinner

Cognac Calling—New Region, Same Excellence

Bid the bubbles farewell (for now) as we board a lavish train to Cognac—where the world's most refined spirits have been crafted since the 18th century. Your chauffeured transfer delivers you to a prestigious hotel that understands luxury. Tonight's intimate welcome dinner sets the tone: you're no longer just visiting France, you're living inside a dream.

Train to Cognac
Luxury hotel check-in
Welcome dinner

Cognac Calling—New Region, Same Excellence

Day 06Breakfast · Lunch

Cognac Houses—Know Your Pour

You've sipped it at countless celebrations—now understand why it's legendary. Tour the world's most famous cognac house, witness the craftsmanship, and taste expressions that never leave France. A second house follows with a three-course lunch and its own distinctive offerings, and a third rounds out the day because one cognac house is never enough. Your palate is leveling up.

The world's most famous cognac house
Lunch at a second cognac house
A third cognac house

Day 07Breakfast

A Private Tasting—Sipping Like Royalty

One of Cognac's most storied houses is the epitome of luxury—and your exclusive morning tasting takes you through its rich legacy of cognac-making. This sensorial journey reveals why certain bottles cost what they do. The afternoon is yours to wander charming French streets, discover hidden bistros, or simply bask in the tranquility of the countryside. Living well is the best revenge.

Private cognac tasting
Free exploration
French countryside

Day 08Breakfast

Cognac Elegance—The Finale Approaches

Your morning at one of Cognac's oldest houses is a symphony of sophistication—curated tours and tastings revealing the artistry behind cognac that's graced royal tables for centuries. The afternoon unfolds at your pace: more exploration, final photos, last-minute shopping for bottles you simply cannot leave behind. Savor every moment—tomorrow we say au revoir.

Historic cognac house tour
Cognac tasting
Town exploration

Day 09Breakfast

Au Revoir—Until France Calls Again

One final breakfast savoring the flavors you've come to love. Your guide ensures seamless transfer to the airport, but make no mistake—you're not the same person who arrived. France has refined your palate, expanded your world, and reminded you that the finer things in life are worth pursuing. Safe travels, beautiful. Until we return.

Final breakfast
Airport transfer
Departure

The Details

Your Investment

Pricing

Private trip · quoted for your group

Join the waitlist and we will be in touch to plan it around your dates and your group.

What's Included in Your Experience

Curated for You

5-star hotels in Reims & Cognac
Private cellar dinner at a grand Champagne house
Tours of storied cognac houses
Bubbles shopping experience
Welcome dinners
Daily breakfast
Private coach transportation

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Room upgrades
Tips

Make it yours

Want This Magic on Your Own Terms?

Love what you see but the dates don't work? Want to bring your own crew and make it a private affair? Say less. We'll recreate this entire experience tailored to YOUR timeline, YOUR people, YOUR vibe. Same incredible moments, completely customized for you.

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Words From Our Travelers

What They Said About The Champagne + Cognac Experience

"The Champagne & Cognac trip left me feeling refreshed, restored, relaxed, and RARING to return home to select a new destination. Thank you!"

Michelle Duhart

France

"This was my first solo trip and I was nervous about meeting new people, but I was made to feel comfortable and welcome. I had the time of my life on the Champagne and Cognac week. The food and wine education was a nice touch, and I loved my gifts."

Brittny Krone-West