- Tage
- 4
- Teilnehmer
- 30 to 50 participants
- Reiseziele
- Paris & Île-de-France · Champagne
Ziele
- Recognise high performers after a long journey, with a calm start and a programme rich in memorable moments
- Give every profile a choice: cellar visits, a blending workshop, Paris culture or free time
- Keep train times and transfers realistic for guests who have crossed several time zones
- Close with a recognition dinner in the Champagne hills, with the award moment at the table
Teilnehmerprofil
Top-performing sales teams, distributors and regional managers from Asia, North America, Brazil, Argentina and the Gulf, often on their first visit to France, or rewarded with something deeper than a city break.
Tag für Tag
- 1
Tag 1
Day 1 – Arrival in Paris and a light welcome
- Before 14:00 – Early arrivals: luggage storage and early check-in on request, subject to availability
- Arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Orly; private coach transfer to Hôtel Montalembert in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, about 50 minutes from CDG by road
- 15:00 – Check-in and a free afternoon
- 18:30 – Welcome drink on the hotel terrace, weather permitting
- 20:00 – Light dinner in the hotel restaurant, then an early night
Arrival - 2
Tag 2
Day 2 – Paris culture and TGV to Reims
- 09:30 – Late breakfast; no programme before the Opéra visit
- 10:30 – Backstage tour of the Opéra Garnier in two groups, about 90 minutes
- 13:00 – Lunch in Paris, then free time
- 14:30 – Private coach to Gare de l'Est, then TGV to Reims, under an hour (timetable confirmed at booking)
- 17:00 – Check-in at Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix, in the city centre near the station and the cathedral district
- 20:00 – Dinner at L'Assiette Champenoise, a gastronomic restaurant at Tinqueux, on the edge of Reims
Gastronomy - 3
Tag 3
Day 3 – A full day in the Champagne vineyards
- 09:00 – Breakfast, then private coach to a champagne house
- 09:45 – Private cellar visit and seated tasting in Reims, about 2 to 3 hours
- 13:00 – Lunch in Reims, unhurried
- 14:00 – Blending workshop in groups of up to 24, where each guest composes a cuvée (about 4 hours, in Reims or Épernay depending on the house)
- 18:30 – Private coach to Champillon, above Épernay (allow about 45 minutes)
- 20:00 – Recognition dinner at Le Royal Champagne, with the awards presented at table; return to Reims by private coach
Vineyards - 4
Tag 4
Day 4 – Gentle departure via Paris
- 09:30 – Late breakfast and a free morning in Reims
- 11:00 – Check-out; luggage loaded onto the coach
- 11:30 – Time to visit Reims cathedral or walk the old town, at leisure
- 13:30 – Short walk or taxi to Reims station, then TGV to Paris-Est, under an hour
- 15:30 onwards – Private coach from Paris-Est to CDG or Orly, timed to each flight
Journey
Budget
From approximately €2,900 per person excluding VAT
Indicative figure for 30 to 50 participants over four days: one night in Paris, two nights in Reims, meals as listed, a cellar visit and a blending workshop, an Opéra Garnier backstage tour, group TGV seats and private coach transfers. Airfares, VAT and visa costs are excluded. Champagne houses set their own calendars, so cellar dates are confirmed first.
Häufige Fragen
How long is the train from Paris to Reims?
The TGV from Paris-Est to Reims takes under an hour, which makes Champagne a realistic overnight or day trip from Paris. We book group seats once the flight schedule is known, and plan coach transfers from the station to the hotel and the cellars.
Can a group of 40 visit a champagne cellar?
Yes, but in several groups. Cellar visits and blending workshops are arranged in sessions, because each house sets its own group size and calendar. Visits are confirmed on request and subject to the house's availability.
Is the programme suitable for guests who do not drink alcohol?
Yes. Tastings are optional and guests can skip them without changing the rest of the programme. Non-alcoholic options are arranged on request for lunches and the recognition dinner, and the menu is adapted to the group's dietary needs.
How are dietary needs handled at the Champagne dinners?
We collect halal, vegetarian, seafood-allergy and other requirements at registration. Each restaurant confirms its menu in writing. Not every restaurant offers a halal menu, so we confirm the options for each dinner before the programme is finalised.
What is the best season for a Champagne incentive?
May to June and September to October combine pleasant weather in the vineyards with easier hotel availability. The grape harvest in September and early October is a memorable period for groups, but cellar dates are more limited, so we advise booking early.
