When you choose Par Excellence as your travel organization, you can be sure that your needs are being prioritized, and your luxury travel experience will be customized. During the entirety of your journey, you will have 24/7 access to a Par Excellence representative. This means every question and concern can be resolved immediately to improve your sense of comfort and your ability to fully enjoy your travels.
When you choose Par Excellence as your travel organization, you can be sure that your needs are being prioritized, and your luxury travel experience will be customized. During the entirety of your journey, you will have 24/7 access to a Par Excellence representative. This means every question and concern can be resolved immediately to improve your sense of comfort and your ability to fully enjoy your travels.
When you choose Par Excellence as your travel organization, you can be sure that your needs are being prioritized, and your luxury travel experience will be customized. During the entirety of your journey, you will have 24/7 access to a Par Excellence representative. This means every question and concern can be resolved immediately to improve your sense of comfort and your ability to fully enjoy your travels.
from 11.884 €
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10 Days
from 11.884 €
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10 Days
France is one of the world’s top travel destinations. Paris, in particular, is a famous spot for its fancy restaurants and landmark structures such as the Eiffel Tower. On this ten-day tour, you will experience Paris and the Province of Champagne, a region north of France that is known as the birthplace of the best quality wines. Enjoy the opportunity to visit where exquisite grape varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Pinot Meunier are grown.
Also, this trip allows you to spend seven days cruising on a luxury badge and enjoying the world-class services our partners provide. We can promise you that your trip to France will undoubtedly be the experience of a lifetime.
OPTION 1
(6 nights and 7 days cruise).
OPTION 2
(2 nights and 3 days cruise).
Le Connoisseur is an event and travel company that specializes in creating unique experiences for its clients in Paris and other regions of France. They are well experienced in providing breathtaking tours for their customers. Working in tandem with several chefs, fashion designers, travel and lifestyle bloggers, and brands, they carefully curate a picture of the luxuries of this beautiful country in such a way that would leave their clients ultimately star-struck.
For your stay in Paris and Champagne, we have partnered with Le Connoisseur to ensure that you receive the best private tour of these cities. Your private tour guide will show you around all the top spots and cultural monuments and give you a glimpse into France’s rich history. Whether you want to go on a mini-history lesson or vanity shopping, our travel tour partners certainly know the best locations.
So, you don’t have to worry about missing out on anything while on your trip. Le-connoisseur is guaranteed to ensure you have the most wonderful experience of France, its people, and its culture.
To guarantee you the best feeling as you explore France, we will provide a luxurious barge where you will stay for seven days as you enjoy a fantastic cruise. This 39m river vessel can accommodate 8 guests and is equipped with the finest furniture and modern amenities.
You can rest on deck as you watch the sunset or marvel at the wonders of nature as the waves ripple against your barge. There are four cabins on this barge, each with its own bathroom, a large king-sized or twin bed, a wardrobe, armchairs, a bedside table, and a dressing table for your utmost convenience. When you want to relax and have some fun with your co-travelers, you can visit the lounge or general dining area and take a glass of champagne or enjoy a tasty meal.
You can take part in countless fun-filled activities on this barge as you journey through France’s Champagne region. We will provide you with a personal chef who will prepare and serve your meals while on board. We will also ensure that there are no shortages of amazing champagne Barons De Rothschild for your pleasure.
Table d’hôte meals and beverages
Excursions including exclusive use of onboard bicycles
Private tour guide
Meals served on board
Drinks during the whole journey
Taxes
Transfers for your daily excursions
Excursions and entrance fees (i.e. museums, castles etc.) with a dedicated guide
Crew: Captain, on board personnel and chef
Transfer from and back to Paris (city centre)
Luxury hotel at private member club
Luxury barge cruise
Departure Taxes
Entry Fees
5 Star Accommodation
Private Jet Flight
Personal security
Transportation service with supercars
Length – 39m
Width – 5.05m
4 guest cabins
No. of guests – 8
No. of crew members – 6
This luxury river cruise reaches beyond the beauty of France’s riverside shorelines by offering an excursion-filled itinerary that has been designed to provide you with a thorough experience of France.
Your experience will include a Michelin star-quality culinary experience. Once you reach the luxury barge, you will be greeted with an effervescent champagne reception from our partner Barons De Rotschild as your journey begins.
An experienced tour guide will be available to you for every excursion. They are there to guide you to beautiful locations and tell you fascinating stories about the wonders you experience at each place. The excursions include the battlefields of famous wars, castles, renowned Champagne Châteaux, local restaurants, shops, gardens, museums, gothic cathedrals, and much more.
These excursions were hand-picked to provide you with high-class experiences that can not be found anywhere else.
You need not worry about transportation and security on land either. A luxury vehicles with security drivers are available to you at all times once you depart the barge for an excursion. This way, you can be sure that you will be comfortable and secure at all times.
If you want to take some extra time to enjoy the natural areas and beautiful paths near the river, that can also be arranged. Bikes are kept onboard for guests so they may pedal through the beautiful paths alongside the barge, especially in natural and scenic spots.
This river cruise is also impressively close to Paris, unlike many other options that tend to focus on smaller rivers and rural areas. The placement of this journey allows for you to extend your adventure through France by organizing a luxury stay in Paris after your departure from the barge.
This luxury travel experience is truly customizable to the needs and tastes of its passengers in countless ways.
Your luxury holiday experience begins with a wonderful trip to Paris on a private jet courtesy of Globe Air. Globe Air is a leading private jet charter company that ensures its clients enjoy every second of their journey. With globe air, your flight experience is just as necessary as your arrival at the destination.
Settle in at Saint James Paris, Your Luxury Hotel
They have highly trained pilot and onboard staff that will make sure that your flight into Paris is safe and comfortable. Upon landing at the airport, there will be a luxury vehicle from XS Travel Management to convey you directly to Saint James Paris, your beautiful hotel, where you will spend the next two days before your cruise to Champagne begins.
Thanks to our partnership with Saint James Paris, your luxury hotel for the duration of your stay in Paris, we have secured your access to its private member club. This high-profile club dating back over a century, provides members with a unique opportunity to experience French history on a deeper level. From its topiary-lined roads to its intricate architecture, every detail of this estate reflects class and elegance to those within its premises.
You can step into this exclusive club and dine at the Bellefeuille, its famous restaurant. You will also visit the Guerlain Spa and be given access to its well-being area, fitness center, and treatment rooms. There are many other member-only privileges in the Saint James Paris Club, and during your two-day stint in Paris, you will be allowed to enjoy all these benefits and more.
Paris has so much more that you can experience. A trip to the Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa and many other classic artworks, will leave you absolutely stunned. We understand the need for your personal safety while you proceed to explore the city. So, our partner Xtreme Security will guarantee your protection within the town and at your hotel.
If you want to explore Paris yourself, our luxury vehicles from XS Travel Management will be on the ground to ferry you to any location within the city. If you love historical buildings and structures, Paris is the perfect place to begin a trip down memory lane. There are several architectural masterpieces dating back centuries that will leave you in awe.
You could visit the over 300m-high Eiffel Tower, arguably Paris’ most famous landmark site. Or perhaps you could see the Notre Dame Cathedral, an ancient catholic cathedral built many centuries ago with its style drawing inspiration from Gothic architecture.
Board your luxury barge and start your exploration by learning about the local cuisines in the northeast of France.
You could opt to visit Le Cochon d’Or, La Cle des Champs, or any other fine restaurants in the Champagne Region like Michelin Restaurant LE PARC to enjoy most tasty cuisines in France.
Or, if you are more of a wine person, you can try out popular wineries like Champagne Julien Chopin and Champagne Pierre Mignon.
Maybe you would like to learn how Champagne is made. Then, you can come to the Moet & Chandon champagne cellars and witness firsthand the magic of its top-rated wines.
Once the largest fortress in Europe, this humongous building which covers over 35,000 square meters was erected over 400 years ago. On your visit to the castle, you will witness firsthand the splendor of middle age architecture. Its over 7-meter-thick walls tell a deep story that dates back to the 15th century. For sure, the Chateau de Sedan is a must see on your visit to Champagne.
Home to the former archbishop and bearing a stark resemblance to 18th century gothic buildings, this UNESCO World Heritage Site plays host to some of Reims most prized possessions. Some of the things you can find at the Palais du Tau on your trip include, a 9th century talisman and a golden chalice as old as the 12th century.
Champagne-Ardenne is a historical landmark of one of the most defining global events, World War II. You can take a walk with hundreds of other travelers as you look around this city and immerse yourself in its rich heritage.
You could also visit Troyes, a town whose history dates back to the Renaissance period, and look at its ancient cobblestone houses. The City of Troyes is among the must see locations in the Champagne Region of France. This old city with its half-timbered buildings has several striking sites that will most certainly amaze you.
The wine cellars of Moët & Chandon are located under the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. This treasure trove, the largest network of underground wine cellars in the Champagne region, preserves the memory of the talent and work of generations.
Enter the 28 km of underground tunnels, the oldest of which dates back to the foundation of the company in 1743.
The bottles of the most famous vintages are kept well protected here. In the half-light, the guide leads the way through the intersecting tunnels, each slightly different from its neighbours.
Moët & Chandon hosts all types of receptions in the sumptuous setting of its wine cellars. The Napoleon Vault offers a unique atmosphere in an exceptional location, and is ideal for gala dinners, cocktails, parties, etc. It’s a magical place in which Jean-Rémy Moët, the then mayor of Epernay, received the Croix de la Légion d’Honneur award from the hands of Napoleon, his friend and loyal client.
Above the wine cellars, in the magnificent Moët & Chandon vineyard, the nineteenth-century Orangerie opens onto an elegant garden, which is perfect for holding special events. The heart of champagne beats in these historic locations. An essential visit for wine enthusiasts!
On the 9th day we have reserved the day for you to relax on the barge, including tasting local food with a visit to a Michelin star restaurant in city of Reims. In the afternoon, we booked a day for wine tasting with our partner Barons De Rotschild, as well as a private musical performance by a duo of a famous cellists.
After a fun-filled 10 days, your magical holiday experience finally comes to an end. France is easily one of the most exciting places to visit, and with our carefully curated activities provided by our top-notch partners, we can be sure that your adventure will certainly beat your expectations. At the end of your trip, XS Travel Management will have a luxury vehicle waiting to take you from the location of your barge back to the airport, from where you will fly to your destination.
