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Surrender at Reims and Champagne Toast

After a relaxing morning and tasty French breakfast we head for Bastogne. Along the way we will make a stop in Reims. Here we will visit the Museum of Surrender and Signing Room where, on one momentous day, May 7th 1945, history was made when General Eisenhower accepted the Third Reich's unconditional surrender.

Following free time to explore the awe-inspiring cathedral and city center of Reims, we will visit one of the regions famous champagne houses in the quaint countryside surrounding the city. Wrap up the day with a celebratory champagne toast to the end of World War II.

Highlights: Signing Room of unconditional surrender - Reims Cathedral - Visit to French Champagne Region and Champagne House

Earlier Event: September 22
Free Day and Evening Cruise on the Seine
Later Event: September 24
Battle of the Bulge and Bastogne