6 night half-board ecological cruise through the Champagne region
“Floating in Champagne”; enjoy the beautiful region and check out the bubbles
BOOKA CARE
- Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
- 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
- Changing booking details is always free.
- Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
- Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
River trip highlights
- Enjoy a relaxed, bespoke holiday far from mass-tourism.
- Unwind on the boat’s sundecks.
- Learn about the French canals and their locks.
- Enjoy wine tastings and visit some of the vineyards.
- Sample the region’s many gastronomic specialities.
- Visit some of the many WW1 memorials along the Marne.
River trip summary
WHAT WE WILL DO DURING THE CRUISE;
- We will be sailing both on the river Marne, on its peaceful “Canal Lateral” and on the Canal de l’Aisne a la Marne. The Marne is a broad winding river which still has some commercial traffic.
- We will meet barges transporting gravel, grain and scrap metal, but at the same time be treated to beautiful views of historic villages and undulating landscape with the Champagne vineyards up the hills.
- The small canals will bring total peace of mind and amble chances of observing flora and fauna as the ship advances at only 6 km/h, - pure relaxation!
- The ship’s folding bikes are of course at the disposal of the more energetic guests for cycling on the towpath or discovering the villages a little away from the waterway.
- The cruise will start in Chateau-Thierry and we go upstream through 17 locks, pass under Mont de Billy in a 2.3 km long tunnel in the watershed and then go down through 7 locks before reaching Reims a week later. (Or, of course, in the opposite direction, from Reims to Chateau-Thierry).
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CHARTER PRICE;
- Exclusive use of the barge for your group (max. 4 persons)
- Half-board : breakfast buffets and lunch buffets reflecting local gastronomy
- A “Captain’s Dinner”
- All beverages underway
- Use of the ship's 4 folding bikes and helmets, at your own risk
- Tourist brochures and guides for sightseeing excursions, use of the ship’s WI-FI
- No stress, the captains will handle the boat, provide the food and the domestic logistics. However, the guests are requested to take responsibility for their own cabin and bathroom during their stay.
- The final cleaning of the guest area
- All taxes, fuel and mooring charges
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CHARTER PRICE;
- Transport to and from the boat
- Sightseeing fees
- Dinners at local restaurants
- Your personal Liability, Property, Medical and Travel Insurance.
River trip description
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Location
How to get there
BY TRAIN;
- By taking the TGV express train from Paris, you can be in Reims in 45 minutes!
- The Coronation City is at the crossroads of the Lille – Dijon – Mediterranean line and the Paris – Charleville – Sedan line.
- Two stations enable you to get to Reims: Reims-Centre station, located in the heart of the city center, and the Champagne-Ardenne TGV express train station in Bezannes, with a connection to Reims by tram.
- More details on the SNCF website
BY CAR;
- Reims is also at the crossroads of the A4-50 motorway (Paris - Strasbourg) and the A26-E17 motorway (Calais – Troyes – Dijon).
- 6 exits serve the city; with the tram, think about relay parking: Leave your car at the entrance of the city and take the tram to go to the city center.
BY PLANE;
- Paris-Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG); Reims is located 30 minutes* from the Paris-Roissy international airport.
Paris-Vatry Airport; Freight and destinations for international passengers. - Reims en Champagne Airport; Light aircraft for business trips and tourism.
About the area
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Bente
We (Bente and Kurt, of Danish nationality) built the barge in the Netherlands in 2006, and since 2007 we have cruised 19,153 km, passed through 4,661 locks and innumerable tunnels, boat lifts, aqueducts and mobile bridges (as per August 30, 2019).
We still love this peaceful life afloat and invite you to join us and enjoy the amazing network of canals and rivers in Europe.
In 2020 we will again be underway in France and enjoy the Champagne region with its spectacular vineyards (and the wine), but may also spend some time on the beautiful Canal de la Somme with its unspoiled nature and interesting historical sites. This true gem really has captured our hearts.