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Cruise in France on the Aisne River and the Canal de l'Aisne a la Marne in the Champagne Region aboard the Ultra Deluxe Hotel-Barge ADRIENNE

SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS

The 12-passenger Adrienne has been designed to offer the utmost in quality and comfort for its guests. With handcrafted French provincial furnishings throughout, she offers six generously-sized king or twin suites, sleek marble baths and custom made cabinetry and armoires in rich maple. It has a beautiful salon and dining area where passengers can relax and enjoy superb cuisine and vintage wines. The barge is fitted with a spacious canopied deck with comfortable furniture made for relaxing and enjoying the picturesque views.

The Adrienne cruises on a new route for 2008 in the Champagne region, through the picturesque Marne River and Canal, in a region that produces the world's most celebrated wine and which has also witnessed centuries of history shaping events. During your cruise, you will have the opportunity to tour the Coronation city of Reims, the third century Roman cellars of the house of Ruinart, enjoy champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon, and dinner ashore at the Michelin star restaurant Boyer Les Crayères in Reims.


Features

  • Size of barge: 128 ft
  • Number of Passengers: 12
  • Number of Cabins (all with private bath): 6
  • Crew: 6
  • Air Conditioning and Central Heating: Yes
  • Salon: Elegant salon with comfortable sofas and chairs, separate dining room, picture windows
  • Bar: Open bar
  • Deck: Sundeck with canopy, deck chairs and 3 tables
  • Spa Tub: No
  • Cabin Features: 4 suites with king or twin beds 157 sq ft, 2 suites with king bed, including marble baths
  • Vehicle for Transfers/Excursions: Air-conditioned Mercedes 13 passenger mini-bus
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Bicycles: 8
  • Dinner ashore: Dinner at the Michelin star restaurant, Boyer Les Crayeres, included.


Adrienne's Deck Plan
Adrienne's Deck Plan


SAMPLE ITINERARY: 2008 Season*
Champagne:
Canal de l'Aisne a la Marne, Marne River:
Maizy to Epernay
Sunday
You are escorted via private transfer from Paris to Adrienne's mooring in Maizy. Welcome reception and dinner on board.

Monday
Morning cruise on the Canal de l'Aisne a la Marne to Courcy. Visit the ancient hilltop town of Laon, where 13th century ramparts surround the old center, and handsome 15th to 18th century houses line the winding streets.

Tuesday
Morning cruise to the overnight mooring in Sillery. Afternoon drive to Reims, the coronation site of French kings. Guided tour of the majestic Gothic cathedral, where brilliant stained glass windows by Marc Chagall adorn one of the chapels. Dinner ashore at the renowned Michelin two-star restaurant, Boyer Les Crayeres.

Wednesday
Morning visit to the champagne village of Ludes, for a private tour and tasting at the House of Ployez Jacquemart. This small, family owned champagne house is dedicated to preserving the special methods necessary to create extraordinary champagne. Return to Adrienne for a cruise to Conde-sur-Marne.

Thursday
After a morning cruise, drive to Epernay, the capital of Champagne. Tour the vast cellars of Moet & Chandon, followed by a champagne tasting and buffet lunch on the property. Afternoon cruise to the village of Cumieres.

Friday
Morning cruise past vine-covered slopes along the winding Marne River. From historic Chateau-Thierry, drive to the American Cemetery and World War I battlefields at Belleau Woods. Festive Captain's Dinner on board.

Saturday
After breakfast, depart Adrienne via private transfer for return to Paris.

Note: Alternate cruise weeks will be in the reverse direction. These itineraries are only sample itineraries. Actual itineraries can vary, depending on the preferences of guests and the captain's discretion. Water levels, waterway traffic, and maintenance of canals and locks all have a direct effect on canal and river cruising. Some waterways may be subject to occasional closure due to drought, storms, floods, canal or lock repairs or other unforeseen circumstances. For this reason, all routes are subject to change.



Adrienne
2008 Season Cruise Schedule*
Week Route Season
Mar 30 Maizy-Epernay Early/Late
Apr 6 Epernay-Maizy Early/Late
Apr 13 Maizy-Epernay Early/Late
Apr 20 Epernay-Maizy Early/Late
Apr 27 Maizy-Epernay Early/Late
May 4 Epernay-Maizy Value
May 11 Maizy-Epernay Value
May 18 Epernay-Maizy High
May 25 Maizy-Epernay High
Jun 1 Epernay-Maizy High
Jun 8 Maizy-Epernay High
Jun 15 Epernay-Maizy High
Jun 22 Maizy-Epernay High
Jun 29 Epernay-Maizy High
Jul 6 Maizy-Epernay High
Jul 13 Epernay-Maizy Value
Cruise Schedule* ... continued
Week Route Season
Jul 20 Maizy-Epernay Value
Jul 27 Epernay-Maizy Value
Aug 3 Maizy-Epernay Value
Aug 10 Epernay-Maizy Value
Aug 17 Maizy-Epernay Value
Aug 24 Epernay-Maizy High
Aug 31 Maizy-Epernay High
Sep 7 Epernay-Maizy Prime
Sep 14 Maizy-Epernay Prime
Sep 21 Epernay-Maizy Prime
Sep 28 Maizy-Epernay Prime
Oct 5 Epernay-Maizy Prime
Oct 12 Maizy-Epernay Prime
Oct 19 Epernay-Maizy Early/Late
Oct 26 Maizy-Epernay Early/Late


*Note: Cruise directions and sample itineraries may be in reverse and are subject to change and may depend on bookings and local navigation conditions. Alternate excursions of equal appeal are substituted when needed. For charter cruises special itineraries can be arranged.

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ROI SOLEIL
2008 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION EARLY SPRING
Mar 30 thru Apr 12
VALUE
Apr 13 thru May 10
Jul 13 thru Aug 30
MAIN
May 11 thru Jul 12
Aug 31 thru Nov 1
Cabin (per person, double occupancy)
$6,030
NA
NA
Single Occupancy Supplement
$6,030
NA
NA
Charter for up to 6
$31,500
$31,500
$32,900


What's Included

- 7 days, 6 nights in a cabin with private bath
- Transfers from Paris to the barge and return
- All meals starting with Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast
- Wines with lunches and dinners
- Open bar
- All side tours and excursions
- Use of bicycles
- Dinner ashore at a Michelin star restaurant


What's Not Included

- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Optional hot air balloon flights
- Suggested minimum 5% gratuity for the crew, to be given to the captain in equivalent Euros



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