From Paris to Epernay, sail on the majestic Marne canal lined with authentic characterful cities. You will discover Paris and its timeless charm and Reims, a city of Art and History ...

Sold out! Barge Trip from Paris to Epernay- June 26 to July 2, 2025

  • DAY 1: PARIS

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

  • DAY 2 : PARIS - LAGNY-SUR-MARNE

    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.

  • Meaux

    DAY 3 : LAGNY-SUR-MARNE - ISLES-LES-MELDEUSES - SAINT-JEAN-LESDEUXJUMEAUX

    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.

  • 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, we'll arrive in Château-Thierry and set off for an excursion with an educational falconry performance. We'll get the chance to discover an art that has been classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Afterwards, we'll return on board.

  • Hautvillers

    DAY 5: CHÂTEAU-THIERRY - DORMANS

    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.

  • Crayere

    DAY 6: DORMANS- EPERNAY

    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.

  • Epernay city

    DAY 7: EPERNAY

    Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. in the city of light. Bon Voyage!

    I will put together an optional post trip with wineries visit for the day. Stay tuned.

  • Priority Reservation for our club members until September 15, 2024.

    Regular price is $5,200 per person Club Members is $4,700 per person

    Price includes room and board on the barge.

    All the described excursions, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner with onboard drinks included.

    This price does not include your flight ticket, personal expenses, gratuities for the staff.

    Claire de Lune Journeys will offer an add on before the trip. Contact us with your questions.

  • Click on this link to submit your application.

  • All the cabins are the same size. They are twin beds that can be put together to make a king size bed if you would like. Each cabin has its own bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. (hairdryer too). The plugs use 220 V so you need an adapter.

    The cabins are assigned.

  • The boat accepts 22 guests maximum.

 

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