On small roads to Paris

This experiential journey with many special dishes, exciting sightseeing, and thrilling experiences takes you through small roads in Champagne to Paris. No region boasts as many historical testimonies as Champagne. And invigorating is the wonderful champagne and its traditional houses, where simple grape juice is turned into a divine drink. In Paris, you will immerse yourself in centuries of history. Paris is also known as an international center of gastronomy. In the 'most beautiful city in the world,' one wants to experience and partake in the glamour that surrounds this city. You will be thrilled!

Day 1 | Arrival in Reims

Departure in the morning and drive to the capital of Champagne – Reims. During a city tour, you will see the historic city center and the famous Gothic coronation cathedral with the legendary smiling angel. In the late afternoon, check into the hotel. To conclude today, we invite you to dinner at the Brasserie Excelsior, including ½ bottle of champagne.

Day 2 | Hautvillers – Paris

In the morning, you will first drive to the beautiful vineyards of Champagne. Hautvillers is considered the cradle of champagne. Here, the monk Dom Pérignon invented the production of this special drink in the local abbey. You will visit a small but excellent winemaker and can enjoy the fantastic panoramic view over the vineyards and the Marne Valley to nearby Épernay during a tasting, including a small snack. Continue to Paris. During a city tour, you will experience the charm of the city on the Seine. You will see the most beautiful squares, buildings, and districts of the city, such as the Champs-Élysées, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, and much more. Afterwards, check into a 4-star hotel (local category). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 | Île de la Cité – Notre Dame –

Montmartre

In the 3rd century BC, a fishing family from the Celtic tribe of the Parisii settled on an island in the Seine, unaware that their small settlement would later become the Roman Lutetia and many years later the capital Paris. Discover this fascinating piece of Paris with our guide, including the Notre Dame Cathedral. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the Seine, where you can review the city once again from the water. The rest of the afternoon is free for strolling and shopping. In the late afternoon, take the funicular to Montmartre. The legendary artist district around the famous Basilica of Sacré-Coeur offers you a magnificent view over Paris. End the evening with dinner in a historic restaurant where many famous artists, such as van Gogh, have spent their evenings. Enjoy a 3-course menu including wine to the sounds of French chansons. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 4 | Return Journey

After a leisurely breakfast, you have another opportunity to explore Paris on your own. Immerse yourself once again in the atmospheric Paris. The world city has preserved its own charm: sometimes pompous, sometimes quirky and small. Around noon, you will leave Paris – enjoyable days come to an end, and you will begin your journey home.

• Travel in a modern coach with 5-star comfort and leg rests
• 1x overnight stay including breakfast buffet in a 3-star hotel in Reims
  (local category)
• 1x dinner including ½ bottle
  of champagne at the Brasserie Excelsior in Reims
• 2x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 4-star Novotel Paris 17 Porte d`Asnières in Paris (local category)
• 1x dinner at the hotel in Paris
• 1x dinner on Montmartre including music (3-course menu including drinks)
• City tour in Reims
• Cellar visit and tasting at a winemaker in Hautvillers including a small snack (brioche, bread, and cheese)
• City tour in Paris
• Half-day walk on Île de la Cité
• Entry to Notre Dame
• Seine boat trip in Paris
• Ascend and descend with the funicular to Montmartre
• Tourist tax
• 1 complimentary drink per travel day
• Audio guides for the entire duration of the trip
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The 4-star hotel (local category) welcomes you in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, near the So Ouest shopping center. The rooms are equipped with shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV, telephone, and free Wi-Fi. Good transport connections due to proximity to the ring road, metro, trams, as well as bus stops and Vélib' stations.