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European Waterways has announced it will be
offering five new “Champagne Cruises” in Champagne, France, aboard the Panache
luxury hotel barge in 2017.
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new sailings were added in response to increased demand for the itinerary.
Departures will take place next year on June 11, 18, 25 and July 2 and 9.
Panache can accommodate up to 12 passengers along with a crew of six that
includes an English speaking guide, a chef and the captain.
The European Waterways Champagne cruise will takes guests along the River Marne
through the Champagne region, with excursions including a visit to La Maison
Pannier, a well-known champagne house founded in 1899. Guests will take a tour
of the site’s cellars and enjoy a private tasting. There will also be a tour and
tasting at Domaine Ployez-Jacquemart, another champagne house located near Reims
and established in 1930 by Marcel Ployez and his wife Yvonne Jacquemart.
Other experiences to take place during the sailing include a tour of the village
of Hautvillers, where nearly 350 years ago the monk Dom Perignon discovered the
“méthode champenoise,” a special way of getting the “sparkle” into wine. Guests
will also enjoy a “degustation” of champagnes at a nearby boutique. The Baroque
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is also on the itinerary.
The six-night itineraries are all-inclusive and are priced at $6,190 per person,
based on double occupancy. Charter bookings are also available. |
