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European
luxury hotel barge cruise vacations on LA NOUVELLE ETOILE cruising
France, Holland,
Germany & Luxembourg
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LA
NOUVELLE ETOILE
Luxury hotel barge charters and cruise vacations on La Nouvelle Etoile,
cruising France, Holland, Germany & Luxembourg
~ CHAMPAGNE & BRIE CRUISE: Paris to Epernay ~
Sunday, Day 1
After your pick-up by
our driver in Paris, you will be driven to the barge moored in the
heart of Paris for a wonderful champagne welcome. Time to relax and
cruise past Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Moor the night in the
Latin Quarter where you will enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board.
Monday, Day 2
Morning
cruise out of Paris onto the River Marne. After lunch you visit the
magnificent Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Rejoin the barge in Meaux in
time to stroll around and visit the cathedral.
Tuesday, Day 3
Morning
cruise from Meaux to La Ferte and an afternoon visit to Coulommiers,
one of the centers of Brie cheese-making. You will enjoy a tasting of
the various Brie's of a master cheese maker, along with wines from his
excellent cellar.
Wednesday, Day 4
We
are now in Champagne and on our 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. Optional visit to Belleau Wood battlefield.
Thursday, Day 5
The
Marne takes us through covered hills dotted with small wine villages to
the delightful little town of Damery. Afternoon visit to the cellars of
Moet et Chandon for a private wine tasting.
Friday, Day 6
We
leave the River Marne for a small canal leading to Epernay. Visit the
Abbey of Hautvilliers where the monk Dom Perignon first made champagne.
Afternoon drive to Reims Cathedral. Wonderful farewell celebration on
board and your last gourmet dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7
After your last great breakfast on board you will be driven to either
the airport or your hotel in Paris.
Note:
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. The
itinerary is in reverse direction on alternative weeks.
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