Meet Laura
Laura Villanueva
FounderI curate private luxury Champagne tours from Reims for discerning travelers who value access, discretion, and meaningful connection.
Travel and Champagne was created to offer something more refined than a standard tasting itinerary. Every experience is fully private and personally guided. When you book, you spend your time with me.
Champagne is not simply a destination. It is a region shaped by heritage, precision, and quiet excellence. My role is to open doors that are rarely visible to the casual visitor and to design a day that feels effortless yet deeply considered.
My Story
Originally from the United States, I built my life in France around a deep appreciation for Champagne and French culture. What began as passion evolved into expertise and ultimately into Travel and Champagne. I have spent years immersed in luxury hospitality, including over 7 years with the Rosewood Hotel Group, where I mastered the art of crafting refined guest experiences and deepening my understanding of what exceptional service truly means.
At Rosewood I learned hospitality rooted in storytelling, attention to detail, and the philosophy of A Sense of Place — a luxury ethos that encourages experiences to be intimately connected to their destination. This background taught me not only to guide guests, but to anticipate their needs, curate meaningful moments, and create journeys that feel deeply personal rather than transactional.
Clients often describe the experience as being introduced to Champagne by a trusted insider rather than a guide. That is exactly my intention. I believe luxury is not about excess. It is about knowledge, discretion, and access that feels natural rather than transactional.
A Specialist in Grand Cru and Grower Champagne
I specialize in Grand Cru and Premier Cru producers, historic Champagne houses, and private tastings that go far beyond a traditional cellar visit.
Because I live in Reims, my relationships are personal. Many of the producers I introduce my guests to are families I know directly. This allows for authentic conversations, thoughtful access, and a deeper understanding of terroir, craftsmanship, and vintage expression.
Whether you are visiting Champagne for a single day or a curated multi day stay, each itinerary is tailored to your interests and pace.
You may explore:
• Grand Cru and Premier Cru private tours
• Multi day luxury Champagne experiences
• Celebratory weekends and curated girls trips
• Corporate and executive group experiences
Every experience is exclusive and individually designed.
Why Private Matters
Champagne deserves time.
Time to sit with a winemaker.
Time to compare vintages thoughtfully.
Time to understand why a Grand Cru village expresses itself the way it does.
I do not combine guests into groups. I do not follow fixed routes. Each experience is created entirely around you.
For guests seeking a seamless stay in Champagne, I also coordinate:
• Private chauffeured transportation throughout Champagne
• Exclusive cellar visits at Grand Cru and Premier Cru producers
• Private tastings with winemakers
• Access to prestigious Champagne houses
• Michelin starred and fine dining reservations
• Luxury hotel coordination
• Scenic drives through classified villages including Hautvillers and Épernay
• Behind the scenes insight into production and terroir
The result is refined, personal, and intentionally unhurried.
Plan Your Private Champagne Experience
If you are seeking a private Champagne tour from Reims designed exclusively for you, I would be delighted to curate your visit.
Whether you are planning:
• A Grand Cru tasting experience
• An overnight luxury Champagne stay
• A celebratory girls weekend
• A corporate executive retreat
Each experience is tailored with precision and discretion.
Inquire directly to begin designing your experience in Champagne.