Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Épernay
CDG Airport to Épernay — Private Transfer to the Capital of Champagne
The Avenue de Champagne in Épernay is the most valuable street in the world. Beneath it, 100 kilometres of cellars hold over 200 million bottles of Champagne ageing at 10°C in the chalk. Above it, the mansions of Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Pol Roger, De Castellane, and Mercier face each other across a tree-lined boulevard that has been producing the world's most celebrated wine since the 18th century.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Épernay is 144 km southeast. By private car via the A4 motorway east, the journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes. By public transport — RER B to Paris, metro or RER A to Gare de l'Est, train to Épernay, including all connections — the journey takes between 2h58 and 4h25.
Your Luxberri chauffeur meets you in the CDG arrivals hall. 100 minutes later, you are at the entrance of the world's most celebrated Champagne house.
The Journey
- Distance: approximately 144–150 km (89–93 miles)
- Duration: approximately 1h40 – 2h
- Route: CDG → A4 east → A26 → Épernay Avenue de Champagne
- No Paris transit required — CDG to Épernay bypasses the city via the A4 east
- Pickup: CDG arrivals hall — T1, T2, or T3
- Drop-off: Avenue de Champagne, hotel, Champagne house visitor entrance, or any address
- Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Why Private Transfer Beats the Train to Épernay
The train case for Épernay is weaker than for Reims. Reims has a TGV station with direct high-speed services. Épernay does not. Reaching Épernay by train from CDG requires:
RER B from CDG Terminal 2 to Paris (30 minutes). Metro or RER connection across Paris to Gare de l'Est (20–25 minutes). Train from Gare de l'Est to Épernay (1h15 fastest). Final taxi or walk from Épernay station to the Avenue de Champagne or your hotel.
Total time including all connections: 2h58 to 4h25 depending on timetable alignment. With luggage and after an international flight, this is genuinely uncomfortable.
A Luxberri private transfer from CDG arrivals to the Avenue de Champagne: 1 hour 40 minutes. Zero connections.
For Épernay specifically, the private transfer is not a luxury alternative to the train. It is the only genuinely practical option.
CDG Terminal Guide — Where Your Driver Meets You
Terminal 1 — non-Schengen international arrivals. United, Air Canada, ANA, Japanese airlines. American and Canadian visitors landing at T1 for a Champagne itinerary.
Terminal 2E — Air France long-haul and transatlantic. The primary terminal for international visitors arriving from North America, Asia, and the Middle East for the Champagne region.
Terminal 2A / 2B / 2C / 2D — Air France European and Schengen.
Terminal 2F — easyJet, Vueling, low-cost European.
Terminal 3 — Transavia and low-cost carriers.
Provide your flight number at booking — terminal confirmed automatically. Your driver is at the arrivals exit with a personalised name sign.
Drop-Off in Épernay — Every Address Covered
Avenue de Champagne — the world's most celebrated wine street Your driver delivers to the entrance of your specific Champagne house on the Avenue de Champagne:
Moët & Chandon — 20 Avenue de Champagne. The most visited Champagne house in the world. Founded in 1743. 28 km of chalk cellars beneath the avenue holding 100 million bottles. Direct delivery to the visitor entrance.
Perrier-Jouët — 28 Avenue de Champagne. The Art Nouveau house, famous for its Belle Époque Champagne label designed by Émile Gallé. Boutique cellar tours.
Pol Roger — 1 Rue Henri Lelarge. The house that Winston Churchill drank exclusively — he consumed an estimated 42,000 bottles in his lifetime. Pol Roger still produces a cuvée named in his honour.
De Castellane — 57 Rue de Verdun. Famous for its 66-metre tower, visible from across the town. One of Épernay's most accessible cellar visits.
Mercier — 68 Avenue de Champagne. Housed in the massive chalk caves dug by Eugène Mercier in the 19th century — accessible by electric train through the underground cellars. The most theatrical Champagne cellar experience in Épernay.
Épernay Hotels Le Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa (Bellevue-sur-Vineux, 10 minutes from Épernay city centre) — Relais & Châteaux property with panoramic vineyard views. The most prestigious hotel address in the Champagne region. Direct delivery to the hotel entrance.
Hôtel Jean Moët & Spa on the Avenue de Champagne. La Villa Eugène. Hostellerie La Briqueterie. All delivered to the hotel entrance.
Any Épernay address — gîte, Airbnb, or private address in the Marne Valley.
The Avenue de Champagne — What Awaits You
Épernay is not Reims. Where Reims has the cathedral, the history, the Coronation Kings, and the major cellar visits above ground, Épernay has one thing that nowhere else in France has: the Avenue de Champagne. A single tree-lined boulevard, 1.5 kilometres long, flanked on both sides by the grand mansions and cellars of the houses that made sparkling wine synonymous with celebration.
Standing at the top of the Avenue de Champagne and looking south toward Moët & Chandon and Mercier — the plane trees, the mansion facades, the chalk hills of the Montagne de Reims visible beyond — is one of the most specific sensory experiences available in the French countryside. You know what is underground beneath your feet. 200 million bottles. The world's entire annual Champagne consumption, ageing in chalk tunnels cut by hand, at a temperature that has not varied by more than one degree in two centuries.
The visit experience is straightforward and extraordinary. Most Champagne houses offer a cellar tour of 45 to 90 minutes followed by a tasting of 2 to 4 Champagnes. Pre-booking is strongly recommended. Moët & Chandon in particular books out weeks in advance during the harvest season (September and October) and the summer months.
Optional Stop — Reims and Épernay Combined
CDG to Épernay and CDG to Reims are 30 kilometres apart. For visitors who want to combine the cathedral city and the Avenue de Champagne on the same Champagne itinerary, your Luxberri driver handles both destinations from CDG:
CDG → Reims (1h25) → Épernay (30 min) Arrive at Reims first — the Cathedral, the Coronation Basilica of Saint-Remi, and a Reims Champagne house cellar visit (Taittinger, Ruinart, Pommery, or Mumm). Continue to Épernay in the afternoon. Check into your Épernay hotel. The Avenue de Champagne in the golden light.
Arrange the full combined itinerary at booking.
What's Included
- CDG arrivals hall meet & greet — personalised name sign at your exact terminal
- Real-time flight tracking — 60 minutes complimentary waiting after scheduled landing
- Fixed price — all A4 motorway tolls included
- All luggage included — no surcharges
- English-speaking professional chauffeur
- Complimentary chilled water
- Child seat on request — no extra charge
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Your Fleet
Mercedes E-Class — Business Class
Leather interior, quiet cabin. The 1h40 from CDG arrivals through the Marne Valley to the Avenue de Champagne in composed comfort. Up to 3 passengers · 3 large suitcases ·
Mercedes S-Class — First Class
For visitors arriving from long-haul international flights who want to arrive in Épernay genuinely rested. Massage seating, ambient lighting, extended legroom. Up to 3 passengers · 3 large suitcases ·
Mercedes V-Class — Business Van
For groups of 4–7 — corporate Champagne incentive travel, family cellar visits, friends arriving together for a Champagne weekend. Seven leather seats, full luggage capacity, dual-zone climate. Up to 7 passengers · 7 large suitcases ·
Mercedes Maybach — Luxury Class
From the CDG Terminal 2E arrivals hall to the entrance of Le Royal Champagne Hotel. The most prestigious arrival on the most celebrated wine boulevard in the world. Up to 4 passengers · Full luxury interior · Privacy partition · Complimentary refreshments ·
Cadillac Escalade — Luxury SUV
Commanding presence on the A4 east. For groups of up to 6. Up to 6 passengers · Full luxury interior · Premium Bose sound system ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the transfer from CDG to Épernay take?
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes in normal traffic via the A4 motorway east. Peak Friday afternoon traffic can add 20–30 minutes.
How much does a CDG to Épernay private transfer cost?
From €200 for a Mercedes E-Class. All A4 motorway tolls included. Instant fixed-price quote available.
Is there a direct train from CDG to Épernay?
No. The train from CDG to Épernay requires 2 changes — at Paris and at Gare de l'Est — and takes between 2h58 and 4h25 depending on connections. A private transfer takes 1h40 door to door with zero connections.
Can I visit both Reims and Épernay from CDG on the same day?
Yes. Reims and Épernay are 30 km apart. A CDG to Reims to Épernay itinerary covers both the cathedral city and the Avenue de Champagne. Arrange at booking.
Can you take me to the Moët & Chandon visitor entrance on the Avenue de Champagne?
Yes. Your driver delivers to the visitor entrance of any specific Champagne house on the Avenue de Champagne.
Do you offer the return from Épernay to CDG?
Yes — full return route available.
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