b'WHATS INCLUDEDTHE WATERWAYS OF FRANCECHAMPAGNE VINEYARDS BelgiumFrance UK Tour Manager until CHTEAU-THIERRYembarkation and from TO/FROM MEAUX 6 REIMS disembarkation of MS LONDON By ShipEPERNAY By Rail DeborahPARISBy CoachLAGNY-SUR-MARNE 1 Nights on ship All cruise excursionsReturn, escorted rail travel from London St Days 1-2 - London and Paris Pancras to your bargeWe catch the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, where we board our barge, MS Deborah, for a six-night cruise. On Day 2, we6-night cruise aboard enjoy a guided tour of the splendid French capital. Paris is one of theMS Deborahmost iconic cities in the world, with its romantic atmosphere, streets lined with quaint pavement cafs and chic boutiques. Our tour takesBreakfast, lunch, and us past many famed sights, including the Place de la Rpublique anddinner each day ofthe magnificent Louvre. We set sail in the afternoon for your cruiseLagny-sur-Marne.FRANCES WATERWAYS FROMDays 3-4 - Meaux and Chateau ThierryAll-inclusive selection of We cast off early to begin cruising to Meaux. As we travel, perhapscomplimentary beers, PARIS TO CHAMPAGNE make use of the bicycles on board and take an invigorating ridewines and soft drinks alongside the Raymonde. After lunch on board, we arrive in Meaux,each day of your cruisediscovering the town on a fascinating sightseeing tour. Meaux isComplimentary luggage MS DEBORAH famous for producing brie, and later, we visit the Brie de Meaux exhibition room to learn how one of Frances most famous andtransfers7 DAYS FROM 2,395 popular cheeses is made. Afterwards, were treated to a tasting of some of this locally-made, distinctive soft cheese. On Day 4, weSHIP INFORMATION continue sailing, passing Champigny and Drachy, through the heartCruising the famous Champagne route of France on the elegant Deborah, enjoyof the Seine-et- Marne countryside and its Champagne vines. We excursions to the birthplace of Dom Prignon and Meaux, the home of brie, andarrive at the town of Chteau-Thierry for a walking tour of the JeanFor deck plans and more ship de la Fontaine Museum, situated in the poets family home. We theninformation, please see pages take a grand tour of Paris, seeing the Place de la Rpublique and the Louvre. explore the town itself with our guide. Chteau-Thierry was the site144-145.of two major battles; one during the Napoleonic wars and then again in WWI. We immerse ourselves in this rich historical heritage, taking time to soak in views of the castle walls and the Hotel Dieu, where Jean de la Fontaine once lived. Days 5-7 - Dormans, the Champagne Route and LondonCRUISE HIGHLIGHTSNOTRE-DAME DE REIMS We head out to discover the famous Champagne Route including a visit to the village of Hautvilliers, the birthplace of Dom Prignon, a The Champagne Route and tasting VisitBenedictine monk who created the Champagne method of producing Hautvilliers, the birthplace of Dom Prignon, asparkling wine. We follow this with a delicious tasting at one of Benedictine monk who created the Champagnethe leading Champagne houses in the area, sampling this iconic method of producing sparkling wine, and enjoybeverage. On Day 6, we visit Reims, famous for its cathedral Notre-a delicious tasting at one of the regions leadingDame de Reims. Discover stained glass windows, majestic sculptures Champagne houses. and impressive architecture during our visit to this beautiful city, where we enjoy a guided tour as well as a visit to the cathedral. We Cheese tasting in Meaux Learn about thereturn to the ship in the evening for a fantastic gala dinner. On Day 7, history of one of Frances most popular andwe disembark for the final time and transfer to Paris Gare du Nord. famous cheeses, and indulge in a tasting. Here, we catch the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.Explore Notre-Dame De Reims Reims most famous landmark is the citys cathedral - Notre-Dame de Reims. Noted as one of Europes most important Gothic buildings, the 13th-century2023 Rail & Cruise from London St Pancrascathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.Tour Code: CCR | Standard Class RailMay 31 2,395 Sep 27* 2,395Deposit from 350 per person. Solo Occupancy available. *operates a reverse itinerary from Epernay to Paris110 THE WATERWAYS OF FRANCE Call us on 01904 521972 or visitfor moGreatRail.comre informatio for mon. re details 111Visit your local Travel Agent'