This handsome barge welcomes guests to four of the most spacious and luxuriously-appointed cabins on the canals, a wonderful amenity for those to whom personal space is paramount. A newly refurbished salon ensures hours of comfortable socializing with friends both old and new. Outdoor living is equally as exquisite. While relaxing on the expansive teak deck, guests are pampered by the attentive crew, perhaps while savoring a glass of wine from the well-stocked cellar. Read more. In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the C'est la Vie at the designated meeting point.
From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored in Chateau Thierry. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first of many gourmet dinners onboard. This morning's lazy cruise drifts through a gorgeous landscape of villages, vineyards, pastures, and forests. Enjoy a cup of coffee on deck and watch the scenery slip by.
This afternoon's excursion is to the nearby Belleau Wood, the scene of the second battle of the Marne in spring , which ended the last German offensive of WWI. Return to the C'est la Vie where Chef is crafting this evening's gourmet dinner. A morning cruise begins the day's many epicurean adventures.
Bottoms up this afternoon! Enjoy a tour and tasting at this boutique champagne house. Next, visit Hautvillers, a charming village perched high over the expansive vineyards. Explore the unassuming church of monk Dom Perignon, who is credited for having "discovered" champagne. Cheers to Dom Perignon! Back onboard, cocktails and canapes are served before Chef presents tonight's delicious dinner. Would you like a little sweet with your Champagne?
Visit an artisan chocolate boutique this morning to both make and taste the cocoa confectioneries for which France is celebrated. This afternoon, the C'est la Vie floats off the Marne River to continue her journey on the Canal Lateral a la Marne, offering the perfect time to relax on deck with a glass of wine, or explore the towpath's flora and fauna with a gentle pedal or leisurely stroll. Tonight's gourmet dinner is enjoyed ashore at the 2-star Michelin restaurant Les Crayeres.
