Spoil yourself on a 7-day cruise along the region of Champagne while aboard La Nouvelle Etoile ship. Visit Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Cathedral and the Musee de la Reddition located in Reims where Eisenhower had his Map Room and where the ending of WW2 was signed. Enjoy a tasting of different varieties of Brie crafted by a master cheese maker, as well as high-quality wines from his excellent cellar. Explore the village of Cumieres just outside of Epernay.
Highlights
Visit the magnificent Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte
Enjoy a tasting of varieties of Brie crafted by a master cheese maker
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Guests are met in Paris and transferred to the barge which will be moored in the heart of the city for an elegant champagne welcome. Relax on your "floating hotel" as you cruise past Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. This evening, enjoy your first of many gourmet meals on board.
This morning you will cruise out of Paris onto the River Marne. After lunch onboard, you will visit the magnificent Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Rejoin the barge in Meaux in time for a stroll and a visit to the cathedral. Dinner on board.
After breakfast, we visit a local cheese maker of ”Brie de Meaux”. Enjoy a tasting of different varieties of Brie crafted by a master cheese maker, along with wines from his excellent cellar. This afternoon you will cruise up the river Marne to La Ferte. Dinner is served on board.
You are now in the Champagne region and on your way to Charly-sur-Marne. Stop to enjoy the wonderful champagne of a small family vineyard before an afternoon cruise to Chateau Thierry, the scene of American battles in World War I. Travelers have the option to visit Belleau Wood battlefield this afternoon. Dinner on board.
Enjoy breakfast this morning as the Marne takes us through covered hills dotted with small wine villages. This picturesque path leads you to the delightful little town of Damery. Lunch is served on board before our drive to Reims. Here you will visit the Cathedral and the Musee de la Reddition, where Eisenhower had his Map Room and where the documents that ended WW2 were signed. Dinner on board.
After breakfast, you will visit the Abbey of Hautvilliers where the monk Dom Perignon first made his famed champagne. Return to the ship to set off on our last cruise to the village of Cumieres, just outside of Epernay. Enjoy lunch onboard with your fellow travelers before your afternoon visit to the cellars of Moet et Chandon for a private wine tasting. Captain's Farewell Dinner will end your last night on the La Nouvelle Etoile.
Day 7: Epernay
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, disembark the La Nouvelle Etoile and transfer back into Paris.
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200 sq. ft. including en-suite facilities. Twin/double beds, private bathroom with shower, wardrobe, small tables and a chair.
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
