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Expand all Collapse all. Embarkation and check-in at 2pm, the boat will be moored near the Seine. After a welcome from the captain, crew and tour guide, your tour will begin with a cruise through Paris as we make our way to Lagny-sur-Marne, located on the border between the bustling city and the French countryside. During the cruise, the guide will give a briefing about the week ahead.
After dinner there will be time to explore Lagny. Meals: D. In the morning after the bike fitting and once everyone is comfortable, we will set off on our first bike ride along the Marne River. One option follows the river, the other is a little more challenging.
You will pass the castles of Champs-sur-Marne and cycle through the surrounding gardens. It is one of the most magnificently furnished castles in the Ile-de-France. Meals: B,D. From Lagny-sur-Marne there are 2 cycling options. The first km of both options are uphill. If you opt for the shorter ride, the first challenge is the hill near Chalifert.
The barge will take the tunnel through the hill, but cyclists can test their fitness and muscles for the first time by climbing and crossing the hill by bicycle. Also on the longer option the first part is quite hilly, because you have to leave the valley of the Marne. Overnight in Meaux. There are a few cycling options today. The shorter option leads over the hills and slopes of the Marne valley on the south bank of the river through forests and small villages. The longer option stays in the valley of the river in the morning with a ride through Trilport and Lizy-sur-Ourcq.
