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Chalons-en-Champagne to Chateau Thierry on the Canal Lateral a la Marne and River Marne
In the afternoon, you will be met by a Kir Royale crew member at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored in the town of Chalons-en-Champagne. A traditional welcome featuring the Kir Royale cocktail and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first of many gourmet dinners aboard. Take a dip in the hot tub to end the day!
As Kir Royale gently begins her first cruise, laze on deck and admire the passing scenery, or explore the towpath with a gentle pedal or leisurely stroll. This afternoon, your Tour Guide introduces Reims Cathedral, the magnificent church where the Kings of France were crowned. Marc Chagall designed the modern stained glass installed in 1974. Afterwards, stroll in the elegant shopping arcades or enjoy a coffee in the town square of Reims. Back onboard, canapes and cocktails precede yet another gourmet dinner.
This morning, there’s a warm welcome at La Maison Boizel, located on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Tour the underground cellars, including the “family treasures,” of bottles dating back to 1834, the year in which the champagne debuted. Six generations of the Boizel family have shepherded the business since then! Enjoy a private tasting of four champagnes before heading back to Kir Royale for a lazy afternoon cruise. Now is the time to explore on foot or by bicycle before this evening's dinner party onboard.
After a leisurely breakfast, a private champagne tasting and tour at the boutique Grand Cru winery of Frerejean Frères awaits. Meet the people and discover the secrets behind growing the region's pampered grapes. After a gourmet private lunch in the salon of the family domaine, return to the barge for a scenic afternoon cruise. Enjoy appetizers and aperitifs before this evening's delicious dinner onboard.
This morning's cruise drifts through a gorgeous landscape of vineyards, villages, and forests. Enjoy a cup of coffee on deck or visit your Captain in his wheelhouse. This afternoon's excursion introduces Belleau Wood, scene of the second battle of the Marne in spring 1918. Your Tour Guide will present the American Cemetery and the battlefield. Relive the day’s events over cocktails and dinner onboard.
A late morning visit to La Maison Ayala, a renowned champagne house situated in Aÿ, reveals one of the 17 rare villages classified as Grand Cru in the Champagne region. Tour Ayala's historic cellars before enjoying a private tasting. This afternoon, cruise to the final mooring at Château-Thierry, a charming town located on the Marne's beautiful riverbank. Freshen up before this evening's Farewell Feast onboard, ending your week on the Kir Royale in style.
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
“We cannot offer enough superlatives regarding the quality of the crew. Some of the best service we have every had – attentive, competent, gracious, responsive, and friendly. Onboard cuisine was uniformly superlative in quality, quantity, and variety. We especially enjoyed the cheese and wine courses and the introduction to what we were being served. The beverages awaiting us upon return from our daily excursions were also a nice touch. We were delighted with the entire experience!” Karl B, Kir Royale
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