Champagne, Reims to Epernay Self-guided 6-day Cycling Tour Level 4

Overview

Discover the prestigious vineyard of Champagne, on an itinerary leading you from Reims, France's great coronation city, to Épernay where the world greatest Champagne producers are located. Between the natural regional parc, Veloroute of the Vallee de la Marne and bucolic wine paths, follow the famous wine route fringed with charming villages of the valley. Dom Perignon, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Blanc de Blanc, Montagne de Reims All these famous and evocative names will have no secrets from you after this amazing tour! 5 nights in 2*/3* accommodation (3*/4* available on request), Breakfast, 1 Dinners (drinks excluded), Luggage transfer during the bike stages (1 luggage, 20kg per person), 1 Travel folder (per room), City taxes, Custom navigation app showing points of interest along the route, Hotline 7-days a week. Excursion to 'Massif de St Thierry' and extra night in Reims: on request Visit and Wine tasting package: 115 EUR per person: Includes: Visit of Moet & Chandon champagne house in Epernay + tasting, Visit of a champagne house in Hautvillers + tasting and Visit of a champagne house in Vertus + tasting Extra nights: Reims: From 80 EUR p.p. (+60 EUR single room), Epernay: From 90 EUR p.p (+55 EUR single room) Daily departure from March to October Extra luggage supplement - 30 EUR per bag, per transfer Arrival/parking/departure: By train: Paris Gare de'Est to Reims station. Return transfer to Reims: Epernay train station >> Reims train station (about 35 min by train). Return transfer to Paris: Epernay train station >> Gare de'Est train station (about 1h20 by train). If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (150 EUR) or E-bike (225 EUR) please contact our office when booking. Arrival in Reims. Discover the Art and History of the city! This famous 'beautiful coronation city' with its cathedral Notre Dame, one of the most major gothic art construction in Europe, Reims is particularly attractive for its numerous Art Déco districts typical of the 1920s. Option : Excursion ‘Massif de St Thierry’ (44km) & extra night in Reims: For your first cycle go and discover the Massif de St Thierry. An amazing combination of forests and vineyard surrounding 15 wine villages! Reims – Aÿ (or Epernay) | 46km. Ride round the Montagne de Reims following the prestigious tourist route of Champagne, passing by the wine villages of Rilly la Montagne, Verzenay and Bouzy. You will finish this first step with the new Véloroute of the Vallée de la Marne, along the river, before reaching the village of Aÿ. Aÿ (or Epernay) – Baulne en Brie (or Reuilly Sauvigny) | 46km. Follow the Véloroute before arriving in the village of the famous monk Dom Pérignon : Hautvillers! After a short stop, ride along the picturesque route bordered by vineyard offering breathtaking view points on the Vallée de la Marne, before reaching Baulne-en-Brie, one of the oldest villages of Champagne. Baulne en Brie (or Reuilly Sauvigny) – Vertus | 41km (or 58km). Enjoy the local heritage: the gothic style abbey church of Orbais l’Abbaye or the renaissance castle of Montmort Lucy, as well as the charming town of Vertus and its old houses. Vertus – Épernay | 27km. Cycle to ‘Côte des Blancs’ following the route of the Grand Cru villages, these slopes produce the world famous Chardonnay grapes. Discover typical vineyard villages nested between the vineyards and the lush forest: Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger. Take a break, relax and enjoy the ambiance in the beautiful small church of Chavot-Courcourt, lost in the vineyards, before returning to Epernay. Leave Epernay during the day If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation.

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