The vineyards, wine cellars, and sale houses where the grapes are grown, stored, and produced are all culturally significant. In fact, there are many sparkling wines, but only the wine produced in this region of France, with its chalky soil and perfect climatic conditions, can be called Champagne.
You will have the opportunity to cycle to boutique wineries, sample a variety of champagnes, taste delicious Brie cheese, and generally discover everything that the Champagne UNESCO World Heritage region has to offer. Watch a preview of the tour! Looking for more? Once all guests are on board, the barge will cruise the Seine upstream to the confluence of the rivers Seine and Marne. Day 2: Paris - Lagny, 22 mi.
The route today is mostly on cycle paths and quiet roads with little traffic. Cycle into Meaux, famous for its unfinished Gothic cathedral. Some hills after a visit to the city center. Optional visit to Jouarre church, abbey, crypt on the hilltop. Cycle past the vineyards of the Champagne region and visit Chateau Thierry. Day 5: Chateau Thierry - Dormans, 22 mi. On the agenda is a visit to a park and WWI memorial in Dormans. The afternoon is free to explore Dormans.
Day 6: Dormans - Epernay, 25 mi. Visit one of the many Champagne houses for a guided tour of the cellars. Day 7: Excursion to Reims by train After breakfast, leave the Marne Valley to go to the ancient town of Reims by train. The roots of the town date back to the Roman Empire.
There is a Forum and the Porte de Mars, a monumental triumphal arch. Until , the coronation of all kings took place in this cathedral. Destroyed in the Great War it was carefully restored to its old glory. The famous Heidsieck champagne originates from this house. Over , bottles are stored here. Day 8: Epernay The tour ends after breakfast. Epernay to Paris Day 1: Arrival in Epernay, 9 mi.
