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Lead Price
From £2695pp
Duration
8 days & 7 nights
Itinerary Type
Tailor Made
Holiday Type
Rail Journey
Tour Highlights

Champagne, Lorraine & Burgundy by Rail

Explore the attractive French regions of Champagne, Lorraine and Burgundy by rail and road, on a journey tailored to you. Begin in Reims, the capital of the Champagne region and home to the Palace of Tau. Continue to Epernay for wine tasting at a vineyard; followed by Nancy, whose 18th-century square is framed by grand historic buildings. Finish in Burgundy, where you visit a vineyard and a centuries-old mustard producer. You also have the chance to admire Dijon’s impressive cathedral and the Palace of the Dukes.

Itinerary

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DAY 1: Arrive Reims, France
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Arrive Reims, France

Depart London St Pancras by rail for Reims via Paris. Check in at Grand Hotel des Templiers for 2 nights. (B) 

Accommodation: Grand Hotel des Templiers
DAY 2: Reims
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Reims

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Reims, the capital of the Champagne region and renowned as the coronation site of France’s kings. Visit the city’s cathedral and the adjacent Palace of Tau, which retains regalia that survived a series of revolutions in the 18th and 19th centuries. In terms of gastronomy, Reims’ rose biscuits – often served with champagne – are a particular speciality. (B) 

Accommodation: Grand Hotel des Templiers
DAY 3: Eperney
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Eperney

This afternoon, depart Reims for Epernay, renowned for its champagne production. Visit a local vineyard followed by wine tasting. Transfer with your driver to Châlons-en-Champange where you will continue by train to Nancy. Check in at Hotel d'Haussonville for 2 nights. (B) 

Accommodation: Hotel d'Haussonville
DAY 4: Nancy
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Nancy

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the historic centre of Nancy. Highlights include the 18th-century square of Place Stanislas; the Arc Héré, built to honour Louis XV; and the medieval Porte de la Craffe, a remnant of the city’s historic fortifications. (B) 

Accommodation: Hotel d'Haussonville
DAY 5: Dijon
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Dijon

Depart Nancy and transfer to Dijon, pausing en route to visit Domrémy-la-Pucelle and the home of Joan of Arc, who was born in the village in 1412. Check in at Maison Philippe le Bon for 3 nights. (B) 

Accommodation: Maison Philippe le Bon
DAY 6: Dijon
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Dijon

Spend a day at leisure exploring the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Suggested visits include the Palace of the Dukes, which today also houses the Museum of Beaux-Arts, and the city’s cathedral with its impressive rose windows. (B) 

Accommodation: Maison Philippe le Bon
DAY 7: Dijon
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Dijon

Visit a local vineyard and sample one of Burgundy’s most prized products: wine. Return to Dijon and spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Before departing the city, visit the boutique of La Maison Maille – one of the oldest mustard producers in Dijon – where an array of enticing, traditional condiments line the shelves. (B) 

Accommodation: Maison Philippe le Bon
DAY 8: Return to the UK
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Return to the UK

Depart Dijon by rail for London St Pancras via Paris. (B) 

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The Cox & Kings signature experiences

  • Travel to/from London St. Pancras entirely by rail  
  • Visit Reims’ gothic cathedral, where France’s kings were once crowned  
  • Sample Champagne at a renowned estate in Épernay 
  • Explore Joan of Arc’s home at Domrémy-la-Pucelle 
  • Enjoy wine tasting at an estate in Burgundy  
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From £2,695 per person
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What's included

  • Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
  • International standard class train tickets to/from London and domestic rail travel
  • Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle, where specified
  • Local guides and entrance fees where applicable

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Superior tour
This tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
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Guideline prices
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin/double-room. Single supplement available on request. Pricing is indicative and may be subject to change due to external factors such as variable flight prices.
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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