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‘Kir Royale’
Marne River & Canal Lateral a la Marne
Tour Description:
Cruise the epicenter of France’s iconic sparkling wine country, pausing to explore celebrated Champagne houses, Reims’ renowned cathedral and the region’s storied World War legacy along the way.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 02 Jun 24 — Sunday 14 Jul 24 | Starting at $9,950 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 21 Jul 24 — Sunday 18 Aug 24 | Starting at $8,550 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 26 Aug 24 — Sunday 06 Oct 24 | Starting at $9,950 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 13 Oct 24 — Sunday 20 Oct 24 | Starting at $8,550 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - SUNDAY
Meet in Paris and transfer to your barge’s mooring in Châlons-en-Champagne for a welcome reception aboard.
Day 2 - MONDAY
Cruise the Canal Latéral à la Marne to visit the magnificent 800-year-old Reims Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece where kings of France were crowned. Enjoy free time to wander Reims’ grand squares and elegant shopping arcades.
Day 3 - TUESDAY
Visit Moët & Chandon, one of the best-known Champagne houses in the world, where you explore the vast underground cellars and savor a tasting of renowned vintages.
Day 4 - WEDNESDAY
Savor a private Champagne tasting at the boutique Grand Cru winery of Frerejean Frères with a stop en route at a hillside vineyard to learn the nuances of Champagne viniculture. Afterward, enjoy a gourmet private lunch in the salon of the family Domaine.
Day 5 - THURSDAY
Cruise to pretty riverside town of Dormans, disembarking to visit the American war cemetery at Belleau Wood, a site that witnessed one of the U.S. Army’s bloodiest World War I battles.
Day 6 - FRIDAY
Visit La Maison Pannier, a select Champagne house with a labyrinth of medieval underground cellars. Later, cruise to Château-Thierry, a historic town surrounded by acres of scenic vineyards.
Day 7 - SATURDAY
Disembark in Château-Thierry and return to Paris.
