We will use our unique in-depth experience to find you your perfect barge cruise. Bright and freshly furnished in contemporary style, she has three spacious cabins with en-suite bathrooms. The salon and dining area, with open galley, has large picture windows providing a light, airy interior with superb views of the countryside and passing towns and villages. The sun deck also has a dining area for fine-dining in the open air. Charter barge Johanna is owned and run by Kris and Patsie Rotsaert.
He later become a computer systems specialist but returned to inland waters to captain Johanna. She has turned her love of cooking into her second profession. They speak fluent Dutch, French and English, and a little German.
Johanna also has a charming and out of sight dog on board and so does not welcome other pets. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Pick-up at a pre-arranged meeting point for private chauffeured transfer to the mooring in Reims. Welcome on board and an evening visit to the historic illuminated cathedral. After breakfast, cruise through the ancient tunnel of Billy-le-Grand and after lunch on board take a beautiful afternoon drive through the Reims hillsides for a guided tour of the Lighthouse at Verzenay , a museum about the history of wine-making in the region.
Admire the stunning views over landscapes and later see the rare dwarf beech trees of Verzy. After aperitifs back on board just relax before dinner. Plenty of time to walk or cycle beside Johanna this morning.
Today your cruise joins the river Marne and cruise through the vineyard slopes. A real must for champagne lovers! After lunch a choice of visits for your party:either the American WWI Monument and the poignant Belleau Wood memorial site, or choose an excursion to Conde-en-Brie with its historic castle, market and church. Dinner on board. Please note: This itinerary is subject to change and runs on the reverse direction on alternate weeks.
