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Marne canal: cruise from Paris to Épernay through the Champagne landscapes

Main characteristics
Type of boat: hotel barge
Number of cabins: 11
Maximum capacity: 22 travelers

Cabs

Double cabin - PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Spacious and comfortable cabin with a large bed, designed for guests with reduced mobility. It includes a private bathroom (sink, shower, and toilet, with towels provided), hairdryer, television, safe, and radio. Located on the upper deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the scenery.
Double cabin - Main deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, a private bathroom (sink, shower, and toilet, towels provided), hairdryer, television, safe, and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the scenery.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Paris
Boarding at 6:00 p.m. in Paris. Introduction of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board.
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Paris Lagny-sur-Marne
Panoramic tour of Paris and stroll through the most beautiful covered passages.
This city tour... see+ will take you to see the major landmarks of the capital, such as Place de la République, the grand boulevards, the Opera, La Madeleine, Place Vendôme, and the Louvre. From the Palais Royal, we invite you to a unique walk through the most beautiful covered passages of Paris. These passages, shortcuts for pedestrians, are like small villages in the heart of the capital. You will travel back in time and history around the Palais Royal. These galleries have retained all their charm, but Shiseido, Jean Paul Gaultier, Stella McCartney, and many others bring luxury and creativity here.
Return on board and departure to sail towards Lagny-sur-Marne. You will travel along the Seine and see some major sites and monuments, such as Place de la Concorde, the Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame Cathedral… Then you will join the Marne River, which winds its way through the towns east of Paris. The Neuilly lock marks the entrance to the Chelles canal, built in the 19th century. It notably allows bypassing the Noisiel dam. After passing the Vaires-sur-Marne lock, the boat returns to the Marne and crosses more industrial landscapes before reaching Lagny-sur-Marne, nicknamed "Little Paris". Free time. 
Included activities: Panoramic tour of Paris and walk through the most beautiful covered passages, see+
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Lagny-sur-Marne Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux
Sailing towards Isles-les-Meldeuses. You will cruise along the Marne River, passing through fields... see+ and forests dotted with charming villages. The journey continues on the Chalifert Canal, a 12-kilometer-long engineering structure built in the 19th century. In Meaux, you rejoin the Marne, where it forms a loop that gives the town a bucolic charm.
In the afternoon, guided tour of Meaux and cheese tasting. The town preserves architectural traces from different periods. You can admire remarkable public buildings, many unusual or picturesque 19th-century façades, and several private mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries. Highlights include the Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace (now the Museum of Fine Arts), Gallo-Roman ramparts, and the Bossuet Garden. You will then return to the boat for a tasting of the famous Brie de Meaux. According to legend, Io, beloved of Zeus, was the mother of the cows whose milk was used to make Brie. But it was under Charlemagne—who greatly enjoyed it—that Brie began its prestigious journey.
Return on board at Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux. 
Included activities: Guided tour of Meaux and cheese tasting, see+
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Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux Château-Thierry
Sailing to Château-Thierry. You will discover the loops of the Marne River, its wild and natural... see+ areas, the islands of the Marne, and their typical wetland landscapes. You will enjoy these natural sceneries shaped by the Marne.
In the afternoon, visit the feudal castle and attend an educational falconry show. After walking through the small streets of the city center lined with 17th- and 18th-century mansions, you will explore the remains of the medieval castle. This defensive enclosure overlooked the Marne and covered an area of more than 2.5 hectares in the town. Inside the castle, you will see the Riomet Garden, inspired by medieval times, featuring fruit trees, medicinal, and aromatic plants. At the foot of the ramparts, the Thibaud IV Rose Garden offers a botanical path with 48 varieties of old roses.
In the upper courtyard of the castle are the "royal kitchens". In the heart of the castle, you will watch a flying demonstration showcasing a beautiful collection of birds of prey and the art of falconry. Walk back to the boat. 
Included activities: Visit of the medieval castle and educational falconry show, see+
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Château-Thierry Dormans
Departure of the boat towards Dormans. Enjoy a relaxing morning cruise on the Marne River from the... see+ sun deck. You'll appreciate the gentle landscapes of this part of the river—fields, lakes, islets, and forests. You'll see the vineyards climbing the hillsides.
In the afternoon, excursion along the Champagne Route. To explore it, you’ll take the Champagne Tourist Route, which winds through the vineyards, on the cut slopes where Champagne villages, castles, and churches cling. Stop in Hautvillers, located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims vineyard. Hautvillers is the birthplace of Champagne. It was here, in the former Benedictine abbey, that the cellarer monk Dom Pérignon discovered the method of making sparkling wine in the 18th century. Stroll through the alleys lined with winemakers' houses and admire the beautiful wrought iron signs depicting old trades. Then visit a major Champagne house followed by a tasting. Return on board in Dormans. 
Included activities: Excursion along the Champagne Route, see+
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Dormans Epernay
In the morning, cruise towards Épernay. At the heart of the Champagne vineyards, the boat will... see+ sail along the river and then skirt the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park. This forested plateau is bordered by hillsides bearing exceptional vineyards. Since the mid-17th century, this land has been cultivated to give birth to Champagne wines.
In the afternoon, guided tour of Reims. The city owes its fame to its famous cathedral, the coronation site of the kings of France, and to Champagne wine. Your visit will take you to the Place Royale, the Town Hall square, the Palais du Tau (residence of the kings of France during their coronations), and the former royal Benedictine abbey of Saint-Remi, founded in the 8th century and showcasing majestic 18th-century architecture. Then visit the cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art. It reflects the remarkable mastery of the new architectural techniques developed in the 13th century — a harmonious blend of architecture and sculpted decoration. The richness of the ornamentation, sculptures, and stained glass has been beautifully preserved. Return on board. Gala evening. 
Included activities: Guided tour of Reims, see+
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Epernay Paris
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9:00 a.m. Possibility of coach transfer to Paris. End... see+ of our services. 
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Included

The price includes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
The assistance of our purser
WIFI
Refined French cuisine
Port taxes
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
French-speaking and English-speaking guides
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Personal expenses
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Coach transfer Epernay / Paris
Transfer from the airport to the port
Transfer from the port to the airport
Guides speaking Spanish and Italian for groups only
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Panoramic tour of Paris and walk through the most beautiful covered passages
Included
Guided tour of Meaux and cheese tasting
Included
Visit of the medieval castle and educational falconry show
Included
Excursion along the Champagne Route
Included
Guided tour of Reims
Included

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 340 bookings with this partner
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