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 the elegance of Paris to the rolling vineyards of Champagne, this journey is designed as a seamless blend of slow travel, private access, and elevated experiences — far beyond what can be arranged independently.
Each day unfolds with intention, culminating in a series of moments reserved only for those with the right access.
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.
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.
ITINERARY
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.
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.
Arrive in Paris via a private jet from Globe Air!
Arrival in Paris | A Discreet Welcome
Upon arrival in Paris, guests are met with discreet airport handling and private transfer arranged by our team. Luggage is seamlessly managed as you are introduced to the rhythm of the city.
Depending on your arrival time, the evening may unfold at your pace:
- A private drive through illuminated Paris
- A refined dinner reservation at one of the city’s most sought-after tables
- Or a quiet arrival into your luxury accommodation
No waiting. No exposure. Just seamless transition into the experience.
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DAY 1
ACCOMODATION
Enjoy exclusive benefits of the Saint James Paris private membership club
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 whhile 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.
DAY 3
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.
DAY 4
As your journey deepens into the heart of Champagne, Day 4 becomes a turning point — where traditional cruising transforms into extraordinary access.
Rather than a standard itinerary, guests are invited to personalize their experience through one of the following curated options:
Option A — Helicopter Champagne Route Experience
Take to the skies and witness Champagne from a perspective reserved for only a few.
Your private helicopter departs directly from a nearby landing point, lifting you above the rolling vineyards of the Marne Valley. From above, the landscape reveals its full grandeur — endless vine patterns, historic estates, and the iconic silhouette of Reims Cathedral.
The experience culminates with a landing at a prestigious Champagne house or private château, where a curated tasting or lunch awaits.
This is not a transfer — it is a statement.
A seamless fusion of aviation, terroir, and exclusivity.
Option B — Falconry & Private Château Experience
Step into a different era with an experience rooted in heritage, power, and tradition.
Guests are welcomed into a private château estate, where the ancient art of falconry is brought to life through an intimate, hands-on encounter. Under expert guidance, you will handle and fly trained birds of prey — a practice once reserved for nobility.
The experience continues with storytelling, refined hospitality, and a curated wine pairing within the château grounds.
A rare and unexpected moment — far removed from conventional luxury travel.
Your final full day in Champagne is designed to surpass expectations — offering access and experiences unavailable through traditional travel.
Guests may select from the following elevated options:
Go beyond the surface of one of France’s most historic cities.
This private experience offers exclusive access to Reims in a way few will ever encounter. Explore the cathedral not as a visitor, but through a curated, after-hours perspective — guided by expert storytelling of the coronations of French kings.
Descend into hidden Champagne cellars and underground tunnels, where centuries of craftsmanship and tradition come to life. The journey concludes with a private tasting in an atmospheric, historic setting.
This is Reims — without the crowds, without compromise.
Discover the origins of Champagne in the village where its legend began.
In Hautvillers, guests gain privileged access to the abbey associated with Dom Pérignon — the visionary figure behind Champagne’s evolution. Through immersive storytelling, uncover the history, innovation, and legacy that shaped the region.
The experience culminates with a sunset tasting overlooking the vineyards — a quiet yet powerful moment marking the essence of Champagne.
A refined and meaningful finale to your journey.
Introduce contrast, energy, and adrenaline into your journey.
After a serene morning aboard your barge, the afternoon shifts pace. Take the wheel of a high-performance supercar or join a curated vintage car experience through the winding roads of the Champagne region.
Drive through vineyard-lined routes, stopping at scenic viewpoints and hidden estates, before concluding with a reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
From slow luxury to high-performance — a signature Par Excellence contrast.
DAY 6
Champagne-Ardenne’s historical sites
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.
DAY 8
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!
DAY 9
On the 9th day we have reserved the day for you to 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 Rothschild as well as a private musical performance by a duo of a famous cellists.
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DAY 10
After days of elevated experiences, this day is intentionally softened.
You can enjoy:
- A private vineyard picnic with a visit to the last city on the route
- Château wellness or spa experience
- Leisurely cruising through the final stretches of the Marne
Or simply take in the atmosphere from the deck.
Luxury, at its purest, is often found in stillness.
As your journey concludes, departure is managed with the same precision as your arrival.
Options may include:
- Private chauffeur transfer
- Private Jet Charter with our partner Globe Air
Continued journey via luxury vehicle or luxury rail
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.
Our Partners
This experience is delivered through a curated network of trusted partners.
