la nouvelle etoile

La Nouvelle Etoile
Champagne & Brie Cruise

The La Nouville Etoile  slowly plies along picturesque inland waterways of Holland, France and Belgium lined with magnificent foliage and speckled with charming towns.

The La Nouville Etoile includes a large sundeck with jacuzzi, a main deck with a panoramic  lounge, a bar area with piano, a dining room, a fitness room and an elevator.  There are 4 oversized  suites (over 200 square feet), featuring flat screen monitors with internet connection, satellite television and video, double sink bathrooms with large showers.

Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout - from the selection of the linens, to the fresh fruit and flowers in each suite.  The warm, elegant teak interiors, subtle color schemes and pleasant furnishings invite you to relax and enjoy.

Paris to Epernay

 

Sunday, Day 1 Paris

After your pick-up by our driver you will driven to the barge moored in the heart of Paris for a wonderful champagne welcome. Time to relax and cruise past Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Moor the night in the Latin Quarter where you will enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Paris to Meaux

Morning cruise out of Paris onto the River Marne. After lunch you visit the magnificent Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Rejoin the barge in Meaux in time to stroll around and vist the cathedral.

Tuesday, Day 3 Meaux to La Ferte

After breakfast, we visit a local cheese maker of ”Brie de Meaux”.  Enjoy a tasting of the various Brie’s of a master cheese maker, along with wines from his excellent cellar.  This afternoon we cruise up the river Marne to La Ferte.  Dinner on board. 

Wednesday, Day 4 La Ferte to Charly-sur-Marne

We are now in Champagne and on our way to Charly-sur-Marne. Stop to enjoy the wonderful champagne of a small family vineyard before an afternoon cruise to Chateau Thierry, the scene of American battles in World War I. Optional visit to Belleau Wood battlefield. 

Thursday, Day 5 Charly-sur-Marne to Darney

Enjoy breakfast this morning as the Marne takes us through covered hills dotted with small wine villages to the delightful little town of Damery.  Lunch on board before our drive to Reims. Here we visit the Cathedral and the Musee de la Reddition where Eisenhower had his Map Room and where the ending of WW2 was signed. Dinner on board.

Friday Day 6 Darney to Epernay

After breakfast, we visit the Abbey of Hautvilliers, where the monk Dom Perignon first made champagne. Upon return, we set off for our last cruise to the village of Cumieres, just outside of Epernay.  Lunch onboard before our afternoon visit to the cellars of Moet et Chandon for a private wine tasting.  Captains Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Epernay

After your last great breakfast on board you will be driven to either the airport or your hotel. 


Note : The route is run in reverse on alternate weeks and excursion days and mooring places may change

 

LA NOUVELLE ETOILE

 

Year 2025 Rates in US Dollars

ACCOMODATION
REGULAR
Charter 8 passengers
$75,000
Suite per person
$9,750
Single supplement
$4,900

 

DEPARTURE DATES
 
RATE
Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 Reg Champagne

 

 

 

 

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