France Express: Paris and the Champagne Region
France Express: Paris and the Champagne Region
The trip in a nutshell
Are you ready for 5 unforgettable days exploring Paris and Reims? Forget crowded museums and long lines—this journey will immerse you in the authentic essence of these two magnificent cities, just like a local.
In Paris, we'll stroll through the charming alleys of Montmartre, enjoy a coffee in a typical brasserie, wander among the stalls at the Rue Mouffetard market, and experience the city as a true Parisian. For a touch of fun, we’ll include an unforgettable evening at the Moulin Rouge or one of the capital's many trendy clubs.
In Reims, we'll be captivated by the allure of Champagne, the region renowned for its world-famous wine. We'll savour champagne in historic cellars and delve into the rich history of this tradition-steeped land. To complete our experience, we'll indulge in the delectable local cuisine and visit the stunning Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Trip type
Express: jam-packed itinerary to make the most of the few days of holiday allowance you have.
Physical rating
LOW - this itinerary is easy-going and any extra sports or activities are entirely optional - minimum physical effort is required.
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Paris. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
What's included
4 nights accommodation in shared rooms
Rental car on days 2 and 3
Explore Paris - from local coffee shops to the Eiffel Tower!
Local experience: 3 champagne tastings near Reims
Travel coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to France
Check in
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Check-in at our hotel in Paris, followed by a welcome meeting. Paris, the City of Light, renowned for love, fashion, and art, needs no introduction. Its timeless beauty enchants and captivates all who visit. As we spend our first night together in this magnificent city, let's get ready to fully immerse ourselves in the vibrant Parisian nightlife!
Included: overnight stay
Money Pot: any local transport
Not included: airport transfer, food and drink
Exploring Paris and towards Reims
Champagne tasting, the Eiffel tower and Reims
Imagine waking up in Paris with the sun shining and the taste of champagne already on your mind. There’s no better way to start a day filled with fun and bubbles! Our morning begins with coffee and croissants, and a final kiss to the Eiffel Tower as we bid farewell to the city of love. Then, we’re off! We’ll drive to Reims with the music blaring, singing along with our new friends.
Our first stop is a champagne cellar, where we’ll dive into the enchanting world of champagne. We’ll learn the secrets of this divine drink, from the grape harvest to the intricate production process. Naturally, a tasting session will delight our palates with the finest French bubbles!
In the afternoon, we continue to Reims, the champagne capital. Amidst laughter, we’ll explore the city, admire its stunning cathedral, and stroll through the picturesque streets of the historic centre. In the evening, a champagne toast in a typical restaurant awaits us, perfectly capping off an unforgettable day.
Included: overnight stay, rental car, champagne tasting
Money pot: petrol and parking
Not included: meals and drinks
Reims: the Champagne Capital
Discovering Reims and its local history
Wake up in Reims! The city of champagne welcomes us with its beauty and intoxicating flavors. Our morning begins with a journey through Reims: after enjoying a baguette and croissant, we will visit the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and pass by the Tau Palace, the ancient residence of the kings of France. We’ll stroll through the historic centre, admiring the distinctive architecture and exploring charming shops and cafes.
In the afternoon, champagne lovers are in for another treat! We’ll visit a renowned cellar for a tasting session, expanding our knowledge of this divine drink and have a great time together. For dinner, we’ll enjoy a typical meal in a cozy local trattoria, tasting specialties such as potée champenoise (a meat and vegetable stew), soupe champenoise (a champagne and bread soup), or coq au champagne (chicken in white wine and champagne). After dinner, we’ll have a final champagne toast in a local restaurant, capping off this unforgettable day in style.
Included: overnight stay, rental car, champagne tasting
Money pot: petrol and parking
Not included: meals and drinks
24 hours in Paris
Exploring the city
Wake up early in Reims: there’s no time to waste, Paris awaits us with its myriad attractions and vibrant energy! After leaving our bags at the hotel, we’ll head straight to the city centre. Start the day with breakfast overlooking the Eiffel Tower or explore the food market stalls on Rue Mouffetard to savour the true essence of Paris. In the afternoon, we can take a boat ride on the Seine to admire Paris from a different perspective or climb the steps of Montmartre to visit the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur and tone our muscles.
In the evening, enjoy an aperitif at a trendy spot in the Marais, dinner at a typical bistro in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, or a delightful evening of crêpes in Montparnasse—the options are endless! To end the night on a high note, catch a show at the Moulin Rouge or have a drink in a rooftop bar with a stunning view of the illuminated city. Paris never sleeps, so get ready to have fun until dawn! Whether it's live music in the clubs of Pigalle, an evening in a jazz club, or wild dancing in a disco, there’s something for everyone!
Included: overnight stay
Money pot: public transport, any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Goodbye France!
Check out and goodbye
Time to go back home: see you again on your next WeRoad adventure!
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
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However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!