Day 1: Historic Heart
Morning: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims (1.5 hours). Afternoon: Palais du Tau museum. Evening: Dinner on Place Royale, explore surrounding arcaded streets. Stay near cathedral for central location.
Day 2: Champagne Immersion
Morning: Guided champagne house tour with production facility visit. Afternoon: Lunch with champagne tasting. Late afternoon: Stroll Rue de Vesle shops. Evening: Casual wine bar or bistro dinner.
Day 3: Art & Culture
Morning: Musée Saint-Rémi archaeological collections. Afternoon: Musée des Beaux-Arts paintings and sculpture. Evening: Explore Place Drouet d'Erlon nightlife.
Day 4: Vineyards & Villages
Full day: Rent car or join wine route tour. Visit Épernay's Avenue de Champagne, Hautvillers village, and multiple champagne producers. Vineyard walks and tastings throughout day.
Day 5: Leisure & Discovery
Morning: Farmer's market shopping. Mid-morning: Basilica Saint-Rémi visit. Afternoon: Parc de la Patte d'Oie relaxation or shopping final items. Evening: Gourmet dinner experience before departure.