1hr 10 min by car from central Paris / 49 min by direct train. Meet and eat with a warm and talkative couple: Sonia, a pharmacist, and Guilhem, a scientific researcher. They fell in love with this house at first sight and decided to buy it on the spot ! Kids welcome !
- A picturesque house (with its oldest water mill part dating back to the 14th century)
- Located on the outskirts of a village producing Champagne wines
- Refresh yourself barefoot in front of the waterfall
- Delight in an aperitif with Champagne and appetizers
- Savor French cuisine: your hosts will prepare a three-course meal for you (+cheese & coffee)
- Discover Guilhem's collection of old coins he found himself, ranging from 2000 years ago to the Napoleonic era
- Explore the old 'mystery tower' in the garden
- Guilhem will take a souvenir photo of you and send it by email
- Take a short walk with your hosts in the surroundings, if you wish
- Fall/winter & bad weather: take part in making traditional French crêpes
- Warm and welcoming hosts - Guilhem's English proficiency: 7/10
- The perfect retreat from the noise and heat of the city
- Private experience: you won't be joining a group with strangers !
- EASY ACCESS by Uber or local train (see Venue section below)
- FREE CANCELLATION up to 48hrs before your experience - 70% refund afterward.
- CAN'T FIND THE DATES YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? Hosts open dates 1–2 months ahead—contact us to book further out.
- WANT TO RESERVE NOW & PAY LATER? Contact us for a payment link (due 72h before).
| Included | - private experience (you won't be joining a group with strangers) - Welcome glass of Champagne and appetizers, - a French three-course meal prepared by Sonia and Guilhem, cheese, one glass of French wine, homemade dessert, coffee. - A stroll with your hosts in the garden (waterfall, "mystery tower", view on the distant Champagne vineyards...) and visit of the house. - A photo souvenir taken by Guilhem in front of the waterfall or house. - A stroll with your hosts in the countryside around the house (no vineyards within walking distance) |
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| Not included | - Transportation (see Venue section below for tips on how to get there) - A gourmet-level culinary experience. Noknok offers only typical local/French everyday cuisine, prepared by your hosts. No pre-set menu, let yourself be surprised! |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Bring along | Your smile and your curiosity ! |
| Participants | 2 to 6 people. |
| Important information | - The interior of the house is not a traditional style, even though there are still some very old elements, such as the stairs, tiles, and doors. - Tips are not expected and may even offend your hosts. - Important: Do your utmost to arrive at 11 am (your host will have a tolerance) and leave your hosts at 3 pm of your own accord. - Cancellation: Before the experience, you can cancel your reservation with a 100% refund up to 48 hours prior to the experience or a 70% refund within the last 48 hours. Alternatively, we will do our best to reschedule your experience, depending on your host's availability. For either option, please contact us. If a Noknok experience has already taken place and did not meet your expectations due to bad weather conditions, Noknok will not be able to offer a full or partial refund. |
Further information
Tips: Stroll around the village of Charly sur Marne (a few hundred meters from your hosts' place).
Beauty of the village: 6.5/10.
Around the village, take pictures in the Champagne vineyards.
If you would like to taste or buy Champagne in the village, visit the following websites: Champagne Gratiot Pillière, Champagne Fallet-Dart, Champagne Alain Bedel.
