Cruise on the Marne Canal from Paris to Epernay (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £2,722pp departing Thursday 26th Jun 2025

From Paris to Epernay, cruise on the majestic Marne canal lined with cities full of character. You will discover charming and timeless Paris and its famous monuments, but also Reims, the City of Art and History, home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Do not miss out on Hautvillers and its beautiful surrounding vineyards.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	26th26	JunJun	202525	Paris, France, embark on the MS Déborah	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
	27th27	JunJun	202525	Paris, France		12:00
We'll set out on an excursion through the major sites of the capital: the Place de la Rpublique, the main boulevards, the Opera, the Place de la Madeleine, Place Vendme and the Louvre. Join us on an original walk along the prettiest covered arcades in Paris, allowing you to travel back through time and history around the Palais Royal. We'll return on board and start cruising towards Lagny-sur-Marne.
	27th27	JunJun	202525	Lagny-sur-Marne, France	18:45
	28th28	JunJun	202525	Lagny-sur-Marne, France		07:30
This morning will be spent cruising to Isles-les-Meldeuses. This afternoon, join us on a tour of the charming town of Meaux, from the Cathedral to the Bishops' Palace, passing the Gallo-Roman ramparts and the magnificent Bossuet Garden, traditionally believed to be an early work of Le Ntre. We'll discover and taste the Brie de Meaux cheese, hailed as 'the King of Cheeses. During this visit, the ship continues cruising to Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux where we will return on board.
	28th28	JunJun	202525	Isles-les-Meldeuses, France	14:00	18:00
	28th28	JunJun	202525	Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux, France	17:00
	29th29	JunJun	202525	Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux, France		07:00
This morning will be spent cruising, passing Champigny and Drachy, through the heart of the Seine-et-Marne countryside and its Champagne vines. In the afternoon, we'll arrive in Chteau-Thierry and set off for an excursion with a falconry show(1). We'll get the chance to discover an art that has been classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Afterwards, we'll return on board.
	29th29	JunJun	202525	Château-Thierry, France	15:00
	30th30	JunJun	202525	Château-Thierry, France		09:00
We'll start sailing towards Dormans. This afternoon, join us on an excursion along the famous Champagne route. We'll start off with a guided tour of the village of Hautvillers. This picturesque village is located in the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and is best explored on foot. We'll continue our visit to a prominent champagne house, with a tasting*.
	30th30	JunJun	202525	Dormans, France	13:00
	1st01	JulJul	202525	Dormans, France		09:00
This morning will be spent sailing towards Epernay. This afternoon, we'll set off by coach for our excursion to Reims, known as the 'City of Coronations. We'll take part in a guided tour of the historic center as well as a guided visit of the cathedral, which receives about one million visitors annually. We'll return on board. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
	1st01	JulJul	202525	Epernay, France	13:00
	2nd02	JulJul	202525	Epernay, France, disembark the MS Déborah
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer by coach to Paris(2). End of our services.

MS Déborah

Launch Year

2016

Tonnage

500

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

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Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
HAG_PS	Upper Deck 1 Double Bed - Disabled Person	£2,722	£2,722
2PL_PP	Main Deck 2 Beds	£2,722	£2,722

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

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Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Lounge & Bar

The lounge tastefully decorated and offers panoramic views. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Marne
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 29th May 202429 May 24	1,999
Wed 21st Aug 202421 Aug 24	1,999
Thu 3rd Apr 202503 Apr 25	2,693
Thu 1st May 202501 May 25	2,722
Thu 10th Jul 202510 Jul 25	2,722
Thu 7th Aug 202507 Aug 25	2,722