Champagne and Paris by Boat & Bike

Explore the Champagne wine region and the landscapes on either side of the river Marne - home to the famous Brie cheese, and finally the French capital Paris. Be enchanted by this magical region, the delicious food and drink and your ship’s friendly crew. For this tour in the Champagne by boat & bike you should be physically fit and have good stamina. The tour commences in Epernay.
Here you can find more details on the ship, the MS Claire d'Étoile.

Day 1 Arrival in Epernay
Embarkation from 2 p.m. After the welcome, the bikes are distributed. After dinner, a short tour of Epernay and discussion of the bike tours.

Day 2 Epernay, 19-26 km/12-16 mi
You will start your first short bicycle tour to the foothills of the Montagne de Reims. Afterwards you will visit the center of Epernay with the sumptuous houses of the champagne merchants.

Day 3 Epernay - Château-Thierry, 33-55 km/21-34 mi
Choose between a long or short tour along the Marne, while enjoying the view over the Châtillon-sur-Marne Valley.

Day 4 Château-Thierry - La-Ferté-s-J., 40-44 km/25-27 mi
The shorter tour takes you along the Marne, the excursion into the surrounding countryside is more picturesque, but also more challenging.

Day 5 La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre - Meaux, 30-52 km/19-32 mi
Along countless river bends, the Marne winds its way through the region, which is famous for Brie cheese. The bishop city Meaux is worth seeing.

Day 6 Meaux - Lagny-sur-Marne, 24 - 45 km/15-28 mi
Once again you will cycle along the river and over the hills, before reaching Lagny. The largest knights’ tournament once took place here with 3000 participants.

Day 7 Lagny-sur-Marne - Paris, 38-51 km/24-32 mi
Along the canal l'Ourcq, an old Napoleonic waterway, you cycle into the capital. The MS Claire d'Étoile awaits you at the Quai de Bercey.

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, your tour in the Champagne by boat & bike comes to an end.

Here are the details on MS Claire d'Étoile.

Included in "Boat & e-bike - Champagne and Paris":

• 7 nights aboard
• full board (7 x breakfast, 7 packed lunches, 6 x dinner; no dinner in Meaux)
• complimentary coffee/tea until 4 pm daily
• welcome drink
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• some guided walks
• cheese tasting
• visit to a champagne cellar, champagne tasting
• fees for ferries
• daily tour discussion
• daily guided cycling tours
  from 18 guests 2 guides / 2 groups
• detailed travel documents in english
• GPS tracks
• e-bike included!

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 7 sqm (75 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
• level-access beds
• individually regulated air-conditioning

Rental bicyles:

• Comfortable unisex pedelecs with 7-speed coaster and 3 levels of assistance, equipped with gel saddle, anti-puncture tires and lock. Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring your private bike on this trip.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Bookable dates 2026:

• Arrival on thursdays
  13.08. + 27.08. + 24.09. + 08.10.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

13.08. + 08.10.

• 2169 € 2-bed cabin
• 3119 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy

27.08. + 24.09.

• 2369 € 2-bed cabin
• 3419 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy

• Booking code "Boat & e-bike - Champagne and Paris":
  RS-FCCe-7L
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival to "Boat & e-bike - Champagne and Paris" :

• Where to find the MS Claire d'Étoile:
  Quai de l'Ile de Bélon, or Quai de la Marne, both close to the train station

• Arrival by car:
  Please inform yourself in good time about the French Crit'Air vignette www.certificat-air.gov.fr.
  
  Unmonitored parking spots close to the berth
  Parking at the Place de la Gare, 7,50 €/24 h, 25 €/week

• Arrival by train:
  Epernay train station

• Arrival by plane:
  Airport Charles de Gaulle Roissy
  By train to Epernay, approx. every 2 hours, duration approx. 1,5-2 hours, 2x change, standard fare aprox. 35 €

• Embarkation from 11 a.m.

• Return transfer Paris Est - Epernay
  under your own steam by train, approx. every two hours, duration approx. 1,25 hours, 0 x change, standard fare approx. 26 €.
  sncf.com is a helpful on-line resource (EN/FR/DE)

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.