The Champagne region is not only famous for the sparkling wine or its City of Saints. You will also love the peacefull countryside with undulating hills, striped with low-slung tresled vines of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay grapes.
With her slow revving engine, Johanna is in no hurry, letting you truly get away from it all and relax while admiring the stunning landscapes roll by. History has left many marks in this beautiful region. Your cruise will bring you also to charming villages and historic cities.
On all our cruises, you have a choice of things to do and places to visit, according to your preferences. Below is just a selection of what you can expect. While sailing on the river or canals, it is a delight to admire the ever changing landscape. Herons and other water birds bring life to this picture. We cruise between vast grain fields or sloping vineyards.
Between the tree lined river bank, the occasional lone church or manor appears. With over champagne producers, there is plenty of tastes to discover. While the famous houses try to maintain a constant house style, the independent producers can offer very distinctive wines in small quantities. Come with us and taste the difference between wines from young or old vines, fermented and stored in oak barrels or stainless steel vats. On the excursions, we visit small charming villages like Hautvillers and Passy- Grigny.
You will pass through almost endless vineyards with people working the vines. Some hamlets resemble a museum dating to the early 20th century.
