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Champagne and Paris by Bike and Barge

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8 daysDuration
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24 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Exploring the city of Paris and the Champagne region

E-bike cycling through vineyards on the rolling banks of the Marne river and discovering towns and villages along the way

Discovering local gems - boutique wineries, sample champagne, taste delicious cheese of the Brie region

Epernay, which together with Reims is the major centre of the Champagne region

Soaking up the hospitality onboard the comfortable barge

Itinerary

Glide from the sparkling lights of Paris to the lush vineyards of Champagne on the "Champagne and Paris by Bike and Barge" tour, a unique 8-day self-guided bicycle trip crafted for seasoned travelers and seniors. This private journey blends gentle cycling with the comfort of a well-appointed barge, taking you through the Marne River Valley, the iconic city of Paris, and into the heart of Champagne. Along the way, sample Brie in Meaux, visit the historic Château-Thierry, and tour Epernay’s legendary Champagne houses including Moët & Chandon.

Riding alongside an expert guide, you’ll pedal past rolling vineyards, charming villages, and sites of World War I significance. The moderate activity level allows for easy exploration, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the riverside scenery from your barge. At each stop, local producers offer tastings of their finest wines, showcasing the region’s proud traditions.

What sets this tour package apart is the harmonious blend of active cycling and leisurely river cruising, offering travelers exclusive access to both the famed Champagne region and the cultural heart of France.

day 1Embarkation in Epernay, explore on foot

Embarkation and check-in at 2pm in Epernay. After a welcome by the captain, crew and tour leader there is time for bicycle fitting and a short test ride.
After dinner your tour leader will take you for a walk through Epernay, the major wine centre of the Champagne region. Epernay has many town houses in neo-Renaissance style or classical style dating from the 19th century, especially around the beautiful Avenue de Champagne, where many prestigious champagne houses are situated.

Meals
Dinner

day 2Epernay loop cycle (19 or 26km/11 or 16mi), Champagne tasting

day 3Cycle through the Champagne region to Château-Thierry (33 or 50km/21 or 31mi)

day 4Cycle to La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre or surrounds (40 or 43km/24 or 27mi)

day 5Cycle to Meaux, famous for its 'Brie de Meaux' cheese (30 or 52km/18 or 32mi)

day 6Cycle to Lagny-sur-Marne (22 or 43km/14 or 27mi)

day 7Loop cycle Lagny-sur-Marne and onto Paris (38 or 51km/23 or 32 mi)

day 8Trip concludes in Paris

What's Included

Accommodation
7 nights accommodation aboard a Comfort category barge with ensuite facilities on a twinshare basis. There are 10 twins and 2 double cabins aboard Clair d'Etoile
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches, 6 dinners Continental breakfasts are served and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch for the day which will be sandwiches, fruit & juice. Dinner will consist of three courses inclusive of either a pasta, vegetarian or meat dish.
Guide
Experienced multilingual guide for fully guided cycle tours and daily briefings - from 18 guests there are 2 tour leaders / 2 cycle groups
Others
E-bike rental included plus helmet, pannier, lock, water bottleRental bike insurance (limitation of liability - damage)Cycling map (1 per cabin) plus navigational App with GPS tracksWelcome drink and briefing on the first eveningDaily cleaning of the cabinLinen and change of towels as requiredCoffee and tea on boardBrie cheese tasting in Jouarre, visit a Champagne cellar in Epernay, Champagne tasting at a local producerSome short walking toursWIFICarbon offsetEmergency hotline

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What a wonderful e-bike and barge tour from Paris to Epernay. Highly recommend. The conduct of this tour was professional in every way. The scenery so beautiful, the guides so knowledgeable and expert in their roles and the Zwaantze barge itself a wonderful barge to call home for such a tour ably managed by the captain Bart and his team. We loved the experience. Also second tour we have been on the Zwaantze as we did the Bruges to Amsterdam bike and Barge tour in 2018. These tours are wonderful ways to travel and enjoy being active at the same time.

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