Cruise on the Marne-Rhine canal from Châlons-en

Cruise on the Marne-Rhine canal from Châlons-en-Champagne to Paris
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Description
CHÂLONS-EN-CHAMPAGNE - TOURS SUR MARNE - EPERNAY - DORMANS - CHÂTEAU
THIERRY - SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUX - MEAUX - LAGNY-SUR-MARNE - PARIS
DAY 1: CHALONS-EN-CHAMPAGNE
Boarding in the end of the afternoon in Châlons-en-Champagne. Presentation of the crew and
welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Overnight.
DAY 2: CHALONS-EN-CHAMPAGNE - TOURS-SUR-MARNE - EPERNAY
Full board on board. During the morning, cruise to Tours-sur-Marne. The Afternoon, transfer by coach
to Châlons-en-Champagne for the optional guided visit of the town(2) often called the “Sparkling
Venice”. Discovery of the Marne River and the Mau and Nau Canals. Passing through le Petit Jard, a
real oasis of greenery and get a different view of the Convent of Ste Marie and the Church of NotreDame-en-Vaux. Guided walking tour of Châlons-en-Champagne to learn about its rich cultural
heritage. Tasting of regional produce from the Champagne / Ardennes area. During this visit, the
ship sails along the Marnal canal to Epernay where we return on board. Overnight.
DAY 3: EPERNAY - DORMANS - CHÂTEAU THIERRY
Full board on board. Optional excursion along the famous Champagne route. Discovery tour of the
village of Hautvilliers, birthplace of Champagne. Visit of a major Champagne house followed by a
tasting of champagne. During this visit, the ship sails towards Dormans. Back on board in Dormans.
The Afternoon is spent sailing to Château Thierry, through the beautiful Marne canal landscapes.
Passing through Passy-sur-Marne, Jaulgonne and Mézy-Moulins. Arrival in the beginning of the
evening. Overnight.
DAY 4: CHÂTEAU THIERRY - SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUX
Full board on board. Optional visit to the Jean de la Fontaine Museum(2). Discovery of the town of
Château Thierry passing the castle walls and the Hotel Dieu where Jean de la Fontaine also once
lived. Return on board and departure to Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux. Afternoon spent sailing,
passing Drachy and Champigny, through the heart of the Seine-et-Marne countryside and its
Champagne vines. Arrival during the evening. Overnight.
DAY 5: SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUX - MEAUX - LAGNY-SUR-MARNE
Full board on board. Cruise to Meaux. Arrival in Meaux and in the afternoon, optional visit of this
charming town(2), 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.
Discovery of the Brie de Meaux Exhibition Room, followed by a tasting of the cheese, hailed as “the
King of Cheeses”. During this visit, the ship continues cruising to Lagny-sur-Marne where we will
return on board. Overnight.
DAY 6: LAGNY-SUR-MARNE - PARIS
Full board on board. Departure of the boat to Paris. In the afternoon, arrival in Paris and optional
excursion(2) 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. Travel back through time and history around the Palais Royal.
Return on board. Gala evening. Overnight.
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DAY 7: PARIS
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembark in the morning.
The programme may be subject to modification depending on availability at ports of call or passing
through the locks. (1) Optional excursions. (2) Depending on the mooring point of the ship, a transfer
by coach may be arranged on board. A 20 € per person supplement will be payable on the...
Dates et prix
Reductions:
Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
Including:
The cruise on a full board basis commencing with dinner on D1 and ending with buffet breakfast on
the final morning - the drinks included on board are unlimited mineral water, wine, beer and fruit
juice only, with tea or coffee after each meal, served by CroisiEurope during on-board meals in the
restaurant, as well as all drinks consumed in the lounge bar (excluding Champagne and wines on the
wine list) - an air-conditioned twin main deck cabin with en suite shower/wc – welcome cocktail –
entertainment – the services of our on board hostess – Gala evening - insurance covering emergency
aid and repatriation - all port taxes.
Excluding:
all drinks on the wine list as well as all drinks taken while on excursions or transfers, including
Champagne ordered at the bar – optional excursions (must be booked in advance through your
travel agent or on board) - cancellation and baggage insurance – personal expenses – all other items
not specified in the programme.
Formalities:
you must have a valid identity card or passport valid for the duration of the holiday.
Passengers from outside the EU should contact their Embassy or Consulate to ensure any essential
paperwork is obtained before travelling.
Les excursions
5% discount on shore excursion package available only when booking the cruise
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Visite guidée de Châlons-en-Champagne
Départ en autocar pour rejoindre Chalons en Champagne. A votre arrivée, embarquez pour une
promenade en barque pour une découverte de Chalons en...
Musée Jean de la Fontaine et Château Thierry
Prise en charge par un guide au quai. Départ à pied pour le centre-ville. Visite du musée Jean de la
Fontaine. Jean de la Fontaine, né en 1621,...
forfait excursions : Châlons-en-Champagne, la route du
Champagne, Château Thierry, Meaux et Paris insolite
Le forfait excursion comprend : Châlons-en-Champagne La route du Champagne Château Thierry
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Meaux Paris insolite
Visite guidée de Meaux et dégustation de fromage
Prise en charge du groupe par un guide. Visite guidée de la cité épiscopale et de la salle d’exposition
du Brie de Meaux avec un guide...
Visite de la route du Champagne
Prise en charge par un guide et départ en autocar pour la route touristique du Champagne où vous
découvrirez les magnifiques vignobles vallonnés...
Bateaux
Raymonde
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La péniche "Raymonde" navigue sur le canal de la Marne.
Transferts
Formula port/port, without transfer.
Autre
FUEL SURCHARGE GUARANTEE
CroisiEurope will honor the 2015 rates shown above without a fuel surcharge unless the price of oil
reaches US $142 per barrel. We reserve the right to charge a fuel supplement if the price of oil is
over this amount.
In the event of transfers or travel by air, prices will be revised according to the fuel surcharges
applied by the airline providing the service.
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