Adrienne
Champagne Cruise Itinerary

maizy to chateau-thierry

The Champagne region has been at the center of world events from the Roman times up through World War II. As a barge guest you will visit battlefields and monuments from both World Wars. Champagne is also closely associated with French royalty. Generations of kings were crowned at the spectacular cathedral at Reims. Finally, no Champagne barge cruise visit would be complete without a taste or two of the bubbly! You'll visit both a major producer and a family-owned house to get a complete view of growing and production.

Sunday: Paris to Maizy
Welcome Aboard!
You’ll be met in mid-afternoon in the lobby of the Hotel Raphael, elegantly located at the top of the Champs Elysees. From there, the guide will chauffeur you to Adrienne moored in the typical village of Maizy. Of course, you’ll be welcomed at a champagne reception, the crew will be introduced, and afterwards you’ll enjoy the first of many gourmet dinners on board.

Monday: Maizy to Courcy
Michelin-Starred Dining!
Morning cruise on the Canal de l'Aisne a la Marne to Courcy. After lunch, drive to the historic Chemin des Dames or Ladies' Road. This 18 mile stretch of road has been the site of many epic battles, from Julius Caesar in 57 B.C. to the Great War. Dinner ashore at the two-star Michelin restaurant, L'Assiette Champenoise. See a picture of Adrienne guests dining out, at left.

Tuesday: Courcy to Beaumont
Reims Cathedral - Where French Kings were crowned!
Morning walking tour of Reims, the Coronation City of French Kings, including a visit to the majestic Gothic Cathedral, pictured at right. Afternoon cruise to the overnight mooring in Beaumont.

Wednesday: Beaumont to Conde-sur-Marne
Family-Owned Champagne House
Morning visit to the champagne village of Ludes, for a private cellar tour and tasting at the family-owned House of Ployez Jacquemart. Afternoon cruise to the village of Conde-sur-Marne.

Thursday: Conde-sur-Marne to Cumieres
Elegant Champagne Tasting in Epernay
After a short morning cruise, drive to Epernay, the capital of Champagne. Tour the vast cellars of Moet & Chandon, pictured at right, followed by a champagne tasting on the property and lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon cruise to the village of Cumieres.

Friday: Cumieres to Chateau-Theirry
American Cemetary and WWI Battlefields
Morning cruise past vine-covered slopes along the winding Marne River. From historic Chateau-Thierry, drive to the American Cemetery, pictured below, and World War I battlefields at Belleau Woods.
Return to Adrienne for the festive Captain's Dinner on board.

Saturday: Return to Paris
A Sad Farewell
After breakfast, depart Adrienne via private transfer for return back to the Hotel Raphael, estimated arrival time is noon to 1:00 pm. We hope to see you again on one of our other Ultra-Deluxe barges, maybe in Burgundy next time!



Contact The Barge Lady for reservations and more information about Barge Cruises in Champagne on the canals and waterways of France Or call us toll free at (800) 880-0071.

Adrienne Guest Book

"The experience met our expectations fully.  In fact, the cabin more than met our expectations.  We have cruised on small ships with far fewer amenities.  The cuisine, food and wine were excellent!  Our only comment was that there was too much of it at times - 36 types of cheeses and 25 types of wines, and we just had to try them all.  We enjoyed the outing to the Michelin 2-star restaurant but felt that the food and wine on the barge were quite comparable.  The staff was excellent, helpful and attentive.  We wanted an ultra-deluxe experience to celebrate a milestone anniversary and got just that."
- Fran and Nancy Brown, cruised September 2011


“Wayne and I enjoyed every minute of the hospitality, amazing food and wine, and the side trips each day. The trip met all of our expectations, and more. What a great way to celebrate an anniversary!  The crew was incredible from the moment we arrived until the moment of our (sad) departure! This cruise made our anniversary truly special. Ellen and Caroline, thank you for your direction and your hotel arrangements at Le Senat (a perfect location). We hope at our 40th anniversary, we may have the chance to experience another region and another cruise.”
- Wayne and Marla Schachtel, cruised August, 2011

"The Adrienne was superb - it was more than we expected, yet everything we had dreamed. The service from the crew was exceptional. Every crew member was available to us and eager to be of service. They, were friendly, smiling, and joking with us, but always professional. The accommodations were excellent. We loved the king bed, it was very comfortable, and we were surprised how quiet the room was - good insulation. The chef was outstanding. We live on Sonoma County wine country of California where we are blessed with fantastic food, so when we say this was over the top - it really was! Everything so fresh, so creative, and right sized portions! Oh and the cheese!!! The presentation by the chef of each meal, including the wines and cheeses was enthusiastically and artfully done."
- MaryAnn & Jim Kerschner, 2010

"Fantastic! So enjoyable that we are thinking of a trip next summer to the Champagne region. An easy and effortless way to travel."
-Lorene Randall and Ellen Winspear, 2009

"The Adrienne staff made my 50th birthday one to remember. They had a special birthday dinner for me on Wednesday evening and it was just delightful. Cyril our wonderful (and cute) chef made a beautiful cake with sparklers and the rest of the passengers presented me with a wonderful card. I was amazed that even with our VERY different and diverse backgrounds and experiences that we all got along famously. Glen the Captain was a perfect host. he is so knowledgable about the history of France and the region and did a great job sharing it with all of us. This cruise was made for us with the detailed explanations of wines, cheeses and history. WE LOVED IT!"
-Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris, 2009

"We're just back from our week on the Adrienne and I wanted to give you a heartfelt thank you. The trip, to put it mildly, was magnificent from start to finish! We were treated like royalty by Captain Glen and the crew. The chef, Cyril, took such great care with my special dietary needs that I didn't have to worry about a thing. All of the meals were exquisite and beautifully presented. The girls, Deb and Claire, were so quick to attend to our every comfort - we would be out of our cabins less than five minutes and they would somehow manage to sneak in and clean before we could turn around. Captain Glen was very charming and gracious - his knowledge of the region history, area wines, and local attractions kept us enthralled at all times.

And last, but certainly not least, you were just an absolute pleasure to work with! Every single thing went off without a hitch - including the special birthday cake and champagne that was delivered to my mom's room at the Rafael. The entire adventure was so much more than any of us expected, but most importantly, my mom had the greatest birthday ever. Thank you so much for your hard work and expert knowledge!"
-Pam Stewart and Family, 2009

"The barge was very well-appointed. The food and service were excellent. It was a wonderful time and I would recommend to anyone. This cruise surpassed our expectations."
-Mr. and Mrs. Eric Paulson, 2009

Adrienne Floor Plan

128 Feet long
-Six cabins average size 157 square feet
with two twin beds or one king bed
-Desk/makeup areas and all marble baths
-Salon, bar and separate dining room
with classic French decor