Walk along the prettiest covered walkways in Paris admiring all the beauty of this dazzling city and many others on this 7-day small ship cruise aboard the MS Raymonde. Admire the major sites of the charming capital: the Place de la République, the main boulevards, the Opera, the Place de la Madeleine, Place Vendôme and the Louvre. Pass by Champigny and Drachy, through the heart of the Seine-et-Marne countryside and its Champagne vines.
Highlights
Walk along the prettiest covered walkways in Paris
Sail through the Seine-et-Marne countryside and its Champagne vines
Tour across Reims' historic center and its beautiful cathedral
Visit the famous Champagne route & Hautvilliers, birthplace of Champagne
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Excursion to Paris, through the major sites of the capital: the Place de la République, the main boulevards, the Opera, the Place de la Madeleine, Place Vendôme and the Louvre. Original walk along the prettiest covered walkways in Paris. Return on board. The departure of the cruise to Lagny-sur-Marne. Arrival during the evening. Overnight.
Day 3: Lagny-sur-marne | Meaux | Saint-jean-les-deux-jumeaux
The morning spent sailing to Meaux. In the afternoon, visit of this charming town, from Meaux Cathedral to the Bishops' Palace, passing the Gallo-Roman ramparts and the magnificent Bossuet Garden, traditionally believed to be an early work of Le Nôtre. Your guide tells you the story of the famous cheese of the region: the Brie de Meaux followed by a tasting of the cheese, hailed as “the King of Cheeses” at your return on board. the ship continues cruising to Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux where you can return on board. Overnight.
Day 4: Saint-jean-les-deux-jumeaux | Château Thierry
This morning will be spent cruising, passing Champigny and Drachy, through the heart of the Seine-et-Marne countryside and its Champagne vines. In the afternoon, arrive in Château Thierry and set off for an excursionwith a falconry show. Get the chance to discover an art that has been classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Afterwards, return on board.
Start sailing towards Dormans. This afternoon, join an excursion along the famous Champagne route. Start off with a guided tour of the village of Hautvillers. This picturesque village is located in the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and is best explored on foot. Continue our visit to a prominent champagne house, with a tasting*.
Sail towards Epernay. This afternoon, set off by coach for our excursion to Reims, known as the "City of Coronations”. We'll take part in a guided tour of the historic center as well as a guided visit of the cathedral, which receives about one million visitors annually. Return on board. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.
Day 7: Epernay | Paris | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembark in the morning. Transfer by coach to Paris.
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Main Deck
10 cabins with a size of 9m² with high windows and amenities include a TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom, safe, independent air-conditioning, and wi-fi.
Upper Deck
1 PRM cabin with a size of 11m² with high windows and amenities include a TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom, safe, independent air-conditioning, and wi-fi.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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.
