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Check-in Time / Location 3:00 PM in Paris
Travel from Chalons en Champagne to Chateau Thierry on the Marne River, Canal Lateral a la Marne Canal, and the Marne a la Aisne
In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the C'est la Vie at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored near the town of Chalon en Champagne. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first of many gourmet dinners onboard.
This morning's lazy cruise drifts through a gorgeous landscape of villages, vineyards, pastures, and forests. Enjoy a cup of coffee on deck and watch the scenery slip by. This afternoon's excursion is to the nearby Belleau Wood, the scene of the second battle of the Marne in spring 1918, which ended the last German offensive of WWI. Overlooking Chateau Thierry is the massive French-American Friendship Monument and the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery. Return to the C'est la Vie where Chef is crafting this evening's gourmet dinner.
A morning cruise begins the day's many epicurean adventures. Laze on deck, join your Captain in his wheelhouse, or explore Champagne's gorgeous towpaths with a tranquil traipse or leisurely bicycle ride. This afternoon, your Tour Guide introduces the Reims Cathedral, the magnificent church where the Monarchs of France were crowned. Afterwards, stroll the streets of the nearby pedestrian area, or enjoy a coffee in the town square. Back onboard, cocktails and canapes are served before Chef presents tonight's delicious dinner.
Would you like a little sweet with your Champagne? Visit an artisan chocolate boutique this morning to both make and taste the cocoa confectioneries for which France is celebrated. This afternoon, the C'est la Vie glides onto the Marne River, offering the perfect time to relax on deck with a glass of wine and admire the scenery slipping by. Tonight's gourmet dinner is enjoyed ashore at the 2-star Michelin restaurant Les Crayeres. Bon appetit!
Bottoms up this morning! Your Tour Guide escorts you to Epernay for a tour and tasting at the family-owned champagne house of Boizel. Bottoms up to the barge C’est la Vie! Next, visit Hautvillers, a charming village perched high over the expansive vineyards. Explore the unassuming church of monk Dom Perignon, who is credited for having "discovered" champagne. Cheers to Dom Perignon! Socialize in the salon during this afternoon’s wonderfully scenic cruise. Chef presents tonight’s delicious dinner onboard.
Lounge on deck with a cup of coffee this morning as the C'est la Vie gently completes her final cruise. This afternoon's excursion is to the nearby Belleau Wood, the scene of the second battle of the Marne in spring 1918, which ended the last German offensive of WWI. Overlooking Chateau Thierry is the massive French-American Friendship Monument and the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery. Back onboard, aperitifs and appetizers precede the sumptuous Captain's Dinner, ending your luxury barge cruise in epicurean style.
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
“We had an exceptionally good time on the C’est la Vie! We were delighted with the quality of the service provided on the barge. What an amazing crew! The cuisine was very, very good and we were pleased to see how accommodating Chef was with our specific dietary needs and requests. The daily excursions were well planned and overall just excellent, especially the visits to the wineries. Cabins were excellent — vast and spacious. We will definitely recommend the C’est la Vie to anyone and everyone interested in a canal cruise!”
Marie Anne C, C’est la Vie
