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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $9,990
Ship
A&K Kir Royale
Cruise the epicenter of France’s iconic sparkling wine country, pausing to explore celebrated Champagne houses, Reims’ renowned cathedral and the region’s storied World War I legacy along the way.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Kir Royale.
Gather in the salon for cocktails after a day of relaxed exploration
Spend leisurely afternoons on the open-air sun deck enjoying the spa pool
Borrow one of the provided bicycles for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom
A crew of five attends to all your needs on board
Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Meet in Paris and transfer to your barge's mooring in Ch â lons-en-Champagne for a welcome reception aboard.
Cruise the Canal Latéral à la Marne to visit the magnificent 800-year-old Reims Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece where kings of France were crowned. Enjoy free time to wander Reims' grand squares and elegant shopping arcades.
Visit Moët & Chandon, one of the best-known Champagne houses in the world, where you explore the vast underground cellars and savor a tasting of renowned vintages.
Savor a private Champagne tasting at the boutique Grand Cru winery of Frerejean Frères with a stop en route at a hillside vineyard to learn the nuances of Champagne viniculture. Afterward, enjoy a gourmet private lunch in the salon of the family Domaine.
Cruise to pretty riverside town of Dormans, disembarking to visit the American war cemetery at Belleau Wood, a site that witnessed one of the U.S. Army's bloodiest World War I battles.
Visit La Maison Ayala, for a visit of the historic cellars before a private tasting. Later, cruise to Château-Thierry, a historic town surrounded by acres of scenic vineyards.
Disembark in Château-Thierry and return to Paris.
From $9,990
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge Kir Royale accommodates eight guests among four en suite cabins. Stretching 127 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, bar, sun deck and spa tub. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
