Etoile de Champagne
Champane & Brie Cruise
Cruise dates Weekly from June 27 - Sep 19th, 2004
The Etoile de Champagne slowly plies along picturesque inland waterways of Holland, France and Belgium lined with magnificent foliage and speckled with charming towns.
The Etoile de Champagne with its 3 decks, includes a large sundeck, a main deck with a panoramic lounge, a bar area and a dining room finished in mahogany, teak and brass. For evening entertainment, there is an upright piano, game table, stereo, CD player and library. There are 5 twin cabins and 2 suites
Paris to Epernay
Sunday, Day 1 Paris
After your pick-up by our driver you will 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.
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Monday, Day 2 Paris to Meaux
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 vist the cathedral.
Tuesday, Day 3 Meaux to La Ferte
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 variuos Bries of a master cheese maker, along with wines from his excellent cellar.
Wednesday, Day 4 La Ferte to Charly-sur-Marne
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 Charly-sur-Marne to Darney
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 Darney to Epernay
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 Remis Cathedral. Wonderful farewell celebration on board and your last gourmet dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7
Epernay
After your last great breakfast on board you will be driven to either the airport or your hotel.
Note : The route is run
in reverse on alternate weeks and excursion days and mooring places may change