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Check-in Time / Location 3:00 pm in Paris
Travel Paris to Epernay on the River Marne
In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of La Nouvelle Etoile at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored in the heart of Paris. After a champagne welcome, enjoy a special cruise along the Seine through the heart of Paris, passing Notre Dame, the Eiffel tower, and other Parisian landmarks. We will moor for the night near the Bastille where you will enjoy the first of many gourmet meals onboard.
A morning cruise departing Paris presents the perfect opportunity to relax on deck with a cup of coffee or tea, perhaps while lazing in the hot tub and watching the changing scenery slip by. This afternoon, your Tour Guide escorts you to visit the magnificent Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Spanning nearly 500 hectares (1,235 acres), the Vaux-le-Vicomte estate forms a unique ensemble, and stands today as a living testament to France’s "Grand Siècle", the 17th century. Return to La Nouvelle Etoile where cocktail hour precedes this evening's dinner party onboard.
The day begins with a visit to Meaux following breakfast. Meaux is the home of Brie de Meaux cheese, considered to be the most highly esteemed Brie in France. Here, take a walking tour through the old town with your guide before visiting a local cheesemaker for a tasting of this famous Brie. This afternoon, enjoy a placid cruise along the beautiful Marne River and admire the pastoral vistas from La Nouvelle Etoile's deck, perhaps while sipping a glass of wine. We stop for the evening at a serene countryside mooring along the canal while Chef is putting the finishing touches on dinner.
Relax on deck and soak in the passing scenery as the beauty of the Champagne region continues to unfold. Upon mooring in the small village of Damery, your Tour Guide escorts you to Reims. Experience the magnificent Cathedral, where French kings were crowned, and its gorgeous stained-glass windows including those created by Marc Chagall. The discovery continues at the nearby Eisenhower War Rooms, an important yet little-known museum where the first treaty to end World War II was signed. Return to La Nouvelle Etoile for an evening of drinks, dinner, and digestifs.
Relax on deck and soak in the passing scenery as the beauty of the Champagne region continues to unfold. Upon mooring, your Tour Guide escorts you to Reims. Experience the magnificent Cathedral, where French kings were crowned, and its gorgeous stained-glass windows including those created by Marc Chagall. The discovery continues at the Eisenhower War Rooms, an important yet little-known museum where the first treaty to end the World War II was signed. Return to La Nouvelle Etoile for an evening of drinks, dinner, and digestifs.
Enjoy your final cruise this morning, passing villages and vineyards before mooring in the small village of Cumières. This afternoon your Tour Guide presents the quaint village of Hautvillers where monk Dom Perignon first invented the famous drink! Then it’s on to the elegant city of Epernay for a tour and tasting at Moёt & Chandon. Established in 1743, it remains one of the world's premier champagne producers. Back onboard, Chef is creating a Farewell Feast, ending your cruise in sumptuous style.
After your final breakfast onboard, and a fond farewell from the crew, you will be chauffeured to your designated drop-off point to continue your onward travels.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
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