France at its Finest from Paris to the Champagne Region (port-to-port cruise)

PARIS - LAGNY-SUR-MARNE - ISLES-LES-MELDEUSES - SAINT-JEANLES-
DEUX-JUMEAUX - CHATEAU-THIERRY - DORMANS - EPERNAY - Paris(2)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

We'll set out on an excursion 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. Join us on an original walk along the prettiest covered arcades in Paris, allowing you to travel back through time and history around the Palais Royal. We'll return on board and start cruising towards Lagny-sur-Marne.

This morning will be spent cruising to Isles-les-Meldeuses. This afternoon, join us on a tour of the charming town of Meaux, from the 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. We'll discover and taste the Brie de Meaux cheese, hailed as "the King of Cheeses”. During this visit, the ship continues cruising to Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux where we will return on board.

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, visit to the Treasure Museum of the Hôtel-Dieu in Château-Thierry(1).
After strolling through the narrow streets of the old town, lined with 17th- and 18th-century townhouses, you will visit the Treasure Museum of the Hôtel-Dieu. This institution was once a place of refuge where the poor, pilgrims, elderly, and sick were welcomed. They were housed, fed, washed, and cared for by the Augustinian sisters.
Today, the museum displays more than 1,300 works of art and showcases 700 years of history. The Treasure of the Hôtel-Dieu will transport you beyond time. A unique treasure in the land of Jean de La Fontaine.
The visit will conclude with a guided champagne tasting.
Return on foot to the boat.

We'll start sailing towards Dormans. This afternoon, join us on an excursion along the famous Champagne route. We'll 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. We'll continue our visit to a prominent champagne house, with a tasting*.

This morning will be spent sailing towards Epernay. This afternoon, we'll 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. We'll return on board. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer by coach to Paris(2). End of our services.