Day Trip from Paris - French Lunch in Champagne-Producing Village
EASY ACCESS: 1hr 10 min by car from Paris / 49 min by direct train (2.5 euros). Welcome to Sonia & Guilhem’s impressive house in a Champagne-producing village!
AN EXTRAORDINARY GARDEN On the edge of a Champagne-producing village, this 14th-century house (originally a water mill) opens onto a unique garden. Walk barefoot by the waterfall, explore a mysterious tower, collect fossils in the stream bed and admire Guilhem’s collection of ancient coins he found himself. Your hosts offer a warm welcome and will give you a souvenir photo taken in front of the waterfall. In fall/winter or bad weather, try your hand at making crêpes.
CHAMPAGNE, FRENCH CUISINE & WELCOMING HOSTS Enjoy an aperitif with Champagne and appetizers, then savor a generous homemade French dinner: three courses, cheese, and coffee — all shared with your warm and welcoming hosts. Guilhem speaks English 7/10.
Options
Transportation included
Mid-range private car or Van
Round trip transportation
Pickup included
What's included in Day Trip from Paris - French Lunch in Champagne-Producing Village
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Paris
9:30am, departure from Paris. If you do not choose the private transportation included option, take a local train (2.5 euros +Uber 15 euros). The precise address in the village of Charly-sur-Marne will be provided after booking.
Charly-Sur-Marne
At 11am, in the village of Charly-sur-Marne, meet your hosts Sonia & Guilhem in their mansion. Explore the property with them, enjoy French cuisine and wine...
Paris
3pm, departure from Charly-sur-Marne. Back to Paris (1hr30min) or direct train ride (49 min, see info above).
Inclusions
- Visit to the house & garden (waterfall, fossils, old coins, old tower...)
- A glass of Champagne + 2 glasses of French wine during lunch
- Savor homemade France cuisine: three-course meal + cheese
- Optional: Round trip, mid-range car or van, incl. hotel pick-up & drop off.
- LIve assistance on how to get there
- Coffee and/or Tea
- A gourmet-level culinary experience. But expect typical local/French homemade cuisine by your hosts.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can either choose the "Transportation included" option (pick up at your hotel by our driver, mid-range car or van), OR get there by your own means. The precise address in the village of Charly-sur-Marne will be provided after booking: 1. Use UBER or UBER RESERVE (up to 90 days in advance) to book your ride there and back (expect 130 euros one way for 4 people). If you do not book, you might not be able to find any available UBER driver nearby. 2. RENT A CAR: expect 150 euros for a mid-range car for 2 days.
- The romantic option - TAKE A DIRECT LOCAL TRAIN from Paris (49 min): At Gare de l'Est (Paris East railway station), buy a RER ticket valid up to Nanteuil-Saâcy station, 2.5 euros, direct train. Ideally, buy round-trip tickets. No need to buy in advance. Suggested departures: 9:17am or 9:49am (every day). At Nanteuil-Saâcy station, call a Uber or taxi (about 10+ euros, 10 min drive to your hosts' place).
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you choose the "Round trip private driver" option, please select your hotel, airbnb, or preferred location address for pick up. We will send our driver to pick you up and drive you back. Mid-range car (2-3 people groups), or van (4-6 people groups).
Meeting / End Points
- The precise address of your hosts in the village of Saulchery will be given after booking.
