1hr 25 min from Paris by Uber or 57 min by direct train. Welcome to Julien & Jorge’s stunning manor! Step into the life of a 19th-century bourgeois as you explore the house's rich history.
Enjoy a welcome drink with appetizers, followed by a two-course French meal with wine, local cheese, and coffee. The gastronomic meal of the French has been listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010. Taste it with your hosts!
After lunch, take a scenic walk through the Champagne vineyards around the house and through the typical French village of Saulchery, just a mile round trip.
Finally, experience an individual Champagne tasting with a local producer in his own estate in the village. A rare opportunity!
Your warm and engaging hosts Julien and Jorge will ensure a private and unforgettable experience just outside Paris!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Snacks
✔ Explore Saulchery, a typical French village (vineyards + village round trip = 1-mile walk)
✔ One glass of French wine during lunch.
✔ Walk through the Champagne vineyards just across the street of the mansion.
✔ Enjoy a Champagne tasting with a local producer in his/her estate in the village.
✔ Tea and coffee
✔ Lunch
✖ Private transportation
✖ A gourmet-level culinary experience. But expect typical local/French everyday cuisine by your hosts.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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From Paris, use Uber (150 euros one way) or rent a car to reach the village of Saulchery. The precise address in Saulchery will be provided after booking. See accessibility section below.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Paris
9:30am, departure from Paris. TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED. The precise address in the village of Saulchery will be provided after booking.
Tips on HOW TO GET THERE:
1. use UBER or UBER RESERVE (up to 90 days in advance) to book your ride there and back (expect 150 euros one way for 4 people).
2. RENT A CAR: expect 150 euros for a mid-range car for 2 days.
3. TAKE A DIRECT LOCAL TRAIN from Paris (57 min). At Gare de l'Est (Paris East railway station), buy 2 tickets at the counter or machine. The first is a RER ticket valid up to Nanteuil-Saâcy station (the last station in Île-de-France region) + a second ticket valid from Nanteuil-Saâcy to Nogent-l'Artaud Charly. With your 2 tickets, from Gare de l'Est station, take RER P direct train to Nogent-l'Artaud station (57 min ride). Suggested departures: 9:17am or 9:49am (every day). On arrival, take a very pleasant 10-min walk to your hosts, following the GPS on your phone.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Saulchery
At 11am, in the village of Saulchery, meet your hosts Julien & Jorge in their mansion. Explore the property with them, enjoy French cuisine and wine...
Duration: 3 hours
3
Saulchery
Around 2pm, take a walk with your hosts in the Champagne vineyards just across the street and explore the typical French village of Saulchery (vineyards + village round trip from the mansion = 1-mile walk).
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Saulchery
2.30pm, along with your hosts, meet a local Champagne producer in his own estate and take part in a Champagne tasting!
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Paris
3pm, departure from Saulchery. Drive back to Paris (1hr30min) or direct train ride (57 min, see info above).
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The precise address in the village of Saulchery will be provided after booking. How to get there: 1. Use UBER or UBER RESERVE (up to 90 days in advance) to book your ride there and back (expect 150 euros one way for 4 people). If you do not book, you might not be able to find any available UBER driver nearby to leave the village. 2. RENT A CAR: expect 150 euros for a mid-range car for 2 days.
• Alcoholic drinks only for people over 18 years old.
