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Winery · Reims, Grande Leste
Maison Taittinger
Champagne house on the Place Saint-Nicaise, with cellars in Gallo-Roman crayères and galleries beneath the site of the former Abbey of Saint-Nicaise, which was destroyed during the Revolution. Guided tours by reservation.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Maison Taittinger
Taittinger is located on the Place Saint-Nicaise, on the hills of the same name, in the southeast of Reims. It is one of the major champagne houses that still carries the family name, and its style is characterized by Chardonnay.
The highlight of the visit is the cellars. They combine crayères—ancient chalk quarries dug in the Gallo-Roman era—with galleries and cellars linked to the former Abbey of Saint-Nicaise, a large Gothic church that was demolished after the French Revolution. Underground, millions of bottles rest for years at a stable temperature.
Throughout the tour, the guide demonstrates the stages of making champagne, from assemblage (blending the base wines) to remuage, the turning of the bottles to bring sediments to the neck. The visit usually ends with a tasting.
The Saint-Nicaise hills, where Taittinger, Pommery and other houses sit, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage property "Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars" since 2015.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1.5 hours for the guided tour.
Best time
Book in advance, especially from May to October. The visit works well in any season because the cellars maintain a stable temperature. Combine it with the Basilique Saint-Remi, a 10-minute walk away.
How to get there
It is on the Place Saint-Nicaise, about 2 km from the cathedral, roughly a 25-minute walk. Local buses and the Citybus stop in the area. From the Basilique Saint-Remi it's about a 10-minute walk.
Tip
Bring a coat even in summer: the galleries are quite cool. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled time, as tours depart punctually.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Maison Taittinger
Do I need to reserve the visit to Taittinger?
Yes. The visits are guided, at fixed times and with limited groups. Book through the house's website and confirm the language.
What makes the visit different?
The cellars combine Gallo-Roman chalk quarries (crayères) with galleries linked to the former abbey of Saint-Nicaise, demolished after the French Revolution.
Can it be combined with other visits on the same day?
Yes. The Basilique Saint-Remi is a 10-minute walk away, and the Maison Pommery is on the same hills of Saint-Nicaise.