b'+Days 1-2 - London and Paris CRUISE HIGHLIGHTSThis morning we leave for Paris, where we board our barge,MS Raymonde, for a 6-night cruise. On Day 2, we enjoy a guided tour of the splendid French capital, one of the mostTHE CHAMPAGNE ROUTE AND TASTINGiconic cities in the world. Our journey takes us past many sights,Pay a visit to Hautvilliers, the birthplace of Dom Prignon, including the Place de la Rpublique and the Louvre. We set saila Benedictine monk who created the Champagne method this afternoon for Lagny-Sur-Marne, where we moor overnight.of producing this distinctive sparkling wine. We partake in a delicious tasting at one of the leading Champagne houses.Days 3-4 - Meaux and Chateau Thierry INDULGE IN A CHEESE TASTING IN MEAUXWe arrive in Meaux for a sightseeing tour after lunch on board.Learn about the history of one of Frances most popular Later on, we visit the Brie de Meaux exhibition room to learnand famous cheeses at the Brie de Meaux exhibition how one of Frances most famous and popular cheeses isroom. Afterwards, we taste some of this locally made, handcrafted. We also taste some of this locally made, distinctivedistinctive soft cheese for ourselves.soft cheese for ourselves. On Day 4, we continue sailing through the heart of the Seine-et-Marne countryside. This afternoonEXPLORE NOTRE-DAME DE REIMSwe arrive at Chteau Thierry and take a tour of the Jean de laReims most famous landmark is the citys cathedral - Fontaine Museum, situated in the poets family home. We followNotre-Dame de Reims. Noted as one of Europes most this with a tour of the town that became the site of two majorimportant Gothic buildings, the 13th-century cathedral is battles during the Napoleonic Wars and then in World War I.today a UNESCO World Heritage site. On a guided tour here, wonder at its stained glass windows consisting of a Days 5-7 - Dormans, The Champagne Route, and London spectrum of pinks, purples, and blues. Today, we take an excursion along the famous Champagne Route including a visit to the village of Hautvilliers, before a delicious tasting at one of the leading Champagne houses in the area. On Day 6 we visit Reims - most famous for its cathedralNOTRE-DAME DE REIMSNotre-Dame de Reims. Discover stained glass windows, majestic sculptures, and impressive architecture during our visit to this beautiful city. We return to the ship this evening for a fantastic gala dinner. On Day 7 we disembark our barge for the final time and transfer to Paris Gare du Nord station. Here, we catch the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.CRUISE SUMMARY Day Destination Activities1 ParisTravel by rail from London St Pancras to Paris and board your ship2 Lagny-Sur-Marne Tour of Paris, seeing the iconic LouvreEARLY BOOKING OFFER3 Meaux Tour of Meaux and a tasting of local BrieSave 100 per personBook on or before 31st October 20204 Chteau ThierryTour of the elegant Chteau Thierry and a visit to the Jean de la Fontaine Museum 2021 Escorted Rail & Cruise | From London St PancrasExcursion along the Champagne Route, visitMay 14 2,195 Jun 25 2,1955 Dormans to Hautvilliers and a Champagne tasting Tour Code: CCR. Standard Class Rail.Deposit from 330 per person. Solo Occupancy available.6 Epernay Visit the beautiful cathedral at ReimsFor deck plans and more information please see7 London Travel by rail to London St Pancras pages 112-113 for MS RaymondeFor our full range of holidays visitTHE WATERWAYS OF FRANCE 91Call us on 01904 521994 or visit GreatRail.comGreatRail.com for more details'