Champagne - Paris to Epernay Boat & E-Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: France
Overview
Why we love this tour
Cycle with e-bikes through vineyards on the rolling banks of the Marne river
Taste champagne in the capital of the region
Visit Château-Thierry, the scene of a major World War I battle
Save £50 per person in our January Sale
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Follow the river Marne from Paris to Epernay, the capital of France's Champagne region, on this picturesque e-bike tour. Visit the city of Meaux, famous for its "Brie de Meaux" cheeses. Stop off in Château-Thierry, the scene of two important battles, before you cycle through vineyards, tasting champagne and enjoying stunning panoramic views along the way. End your tour in Epernay, where you'll enjoy a champagne tasting and tour one of the major champagne houses.
This tour operates in reverse on alternate weeks from Epernay to Lagny-sur-Marne, Paris.
January Sale: Save £50 per person when you book between 01 and 31 January 2025, subject to availability. £50 discount applies to adults only (18 years and over) and is not combinable with any offer except Refer a Friend or Two Tour discount. £50pp discount is not included in website prices and will be deducted after booking. A minimum £100pp deposit is required at time of booking.
The Trip
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Paris to Epernay
The Clair d'Etoile, formerly the Zwaantje, is 40 metres long and can accommodate 24 passengers. On the lower deck there are 12 cabins for guests: 10 twin cabins and two double cabins. All the cabins have a small ensuite bathroom with toilet, shower and wash basin, a fixed window (both double cabins have larger windows that also open) and individual air conditioning. On the main deck you can relax in the intimate saloon complete with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows, a restaurant area, lounge corner and a small bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in the salon (mobile internet, limited data). A great feature of the barge is the spacious sun deck complete with tables and chairs where you can relax. The new owners are experienced barge operators and will be delighted to welcome you on board. The enthusiastic and extremely motivated couple restyled the interior of the Clair d'Etoile during the winter of 2014/15, resulting in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Clair d'Etoile
Epernay to Paris
This is the reverse itinerary from Epernay to Paris that operates on alternate weeks.
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation on the Clair d'Etoile
Board basis: Full board: 7 x breakfast, 6 x picnic lunch during bike tours, 6 x three course dinner
English speaking tour guide on board and on bike rides
Some short walking tours
Visit to a champagne cellar in Epernay and a champagne tasting at a local producer
Maps and route information - GPS tracks available
Ferry fees
Brie cheese tasting
Welcome meeting
Daily cabin cleaning
Daily coffee and tea
Cycle helmets & a water bottle
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Transfers to/from the docking
Entrance fees & excursions
Special dietary requests - see below
Drinks & tips on board
1 dinner
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, repair kit, inner tube, pump and lock all included at no extra cost. Please note that for this tour due to limited space on deck it is not possible to bring your own bike. Helmets and water bottles are also included with rental bikes .
E-bike
Other Extras
Board upgrade
Gluten or lactose free diet (65 Euros payable locally) - please select if applicable
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train from Epernay back to Paris to fly or take the Eurostar home.
Moderate cycling holidays are ideal for regular cyclists as the bike routes require a moderate degree of fitness, which you should have acquired by regular cycling.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
Please advise us of any special requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free or lactose free-diet) at time of booking. We will notify the boat operator in advance (supplement on board for a gluten-free or lactose free-diet). Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited and not large enough to guarantee that the food can be prepared completely separately to cater for coeliacs. Vegan diets can sadly not be catered for.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.
Absolutely! Boat & Bike tours are very sociable and a good choice for single travellers wishing to mix with other guests and share your common interest of cycling.
This tour is guided and self-guided, so you have the option to cycle with your guide or independently with the maps and route notes provided.