Veuve Clicquot celebrates 250 years aboard the Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
To mark its two and a half centuries of savoir-faire, Veuve Clicquot has conceived an exceptional journey with Belmond on board its mythic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Belmond Train
Two legends merge for an exclusive journey from Reims to Venice.
2022 marks the 250th anniversary of Reims based champagne Maison Veuve Clicquot, founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron. Rich in heritage, the brand who has continued to espouse its values of optimism, audacity and joy since it’s foundation, has decided to reignite the romance of the rails and commemorate the monumental benchmark on a legendary journey with it’s equally successful collaborator Belmond, who has been a pioneer of luxury for over 45 years.
The symbolic journey designed to combine the Golden age of travel with the solar sensibility of the Veuve Clicquot Champagne, will see guests set off on an opulent two day journey from Reims to Venice. The voyage, which will retrace the route of the first bottles shipped abroad by Veuve Clicquot in 1772, will enable travellers to discover the history and savoir-faire of the Maison.
From Sunrise to Sunset
The journey named “Voyage Solaire”, a name inspired by the signature sunburst yellow colour of Veuve Clicquot labels since 1877, will commence at Sunrise in Reims. Prior to boarding the train an immersive tour of the Veuve Clicquot cellars will be given followed by a sample of ‘La Grande Dame” with Cellar Master Didier Mariotti and an exclusive lunch paired with the Maison’s cuvées in the labyrinthine limestone tunnels.
The adventure and refinement then continue on board the legendary train in a timeless atmosphere with a champagne inspired afternoon tea served in the cabins. Immersed in an authentic décor elevated by art deco details, travellers will then enjoy a 4 course dinner created by Jean Imbert in one of the dining cars paired with exceptional Veuve Cliquot cuvées, before the magic deepens with a themed party in Bar car ‘3674’.
Awakening (hopefully not too hungover) from the dramatic daybreak, travellers will be given the opportunity to stretch their legs at Innsbruck station before tucking into breakfast, whilst gazing at the Alpine scenery. The arrival in Venice, planned for mid afternoon, will see a water taxi transport guests to the Cipriani hotel on Giudecca island. After a last cocktail on St Mark’s Square the magical adventure culminates with an enthralling gala dinner at the hotel’s historic Granaries of the Republic.
An art de vivre ,we can certainly get on board with!
