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'Saroche'
Marne River, Canal Lateral a la Marne & Canal de l'Aisne a la Marne
Tour Description:
Cruise France’s iconic Champagne region, stopping to soak up the celebrated local wine and cheese culture in private châteaux, family estates and charming villages. Along the way, explore renowned cathedrals and museums, as well as the region’s World War legacy.
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Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - SUNDAY
Meet in Paris. Then, embark on 'Saroche' from its mooring in Vandières.
Day 2 - MONDAY
Learn about bottle sabering at a private opening of Château de Condé. After a tasting of the local vintages, cruise to Cumières.
Day 3 - TUESDAY
Visit Épernay to sample the Champagne-filled confections of a master chocolatier. Then, cruise to Tours-sur-Marne for a walk through the village and a tasting at a private cellar.
Day 4 - WEDNESDAY
In Reims, explore the city’s famous Cathedral and the Musée de la Reddition, once the headquarters of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. After lunch ashore at a local bistro, enjoy a garden stroll and a cheese tasting at a local fromagerie.
Day 5 - THURSDAY
Visit the estate of Champagne Billecart-Salmon for a private tour and tasting. Then, cruise to Mont de Billy.
Day 6 - FRIDAY
Cruise through the Tunnel of Mont de Billy, an 18th-century engineering wonder, continuing to Beaumont-sur-Vesle to visit the World War I trenches of Le Mains de Messiges.
Day 7 - SATURDAY
Disembark in Beaumont-sur-Vesle and return to Paris.
