A Charming Cruise through Alsace and Lorraine along the Marne-Rhine Canal (port-to-port cruise)

STRASBOURG - WALTENHEIM - SAVERNE - LUTZELBOURG - XOUAXANGE - LAGARDE - Strasbourg(1)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. Panoramic boat tour of Strasbourg. You will enjoy this peaceful boat ride through the must-see sights of the Alsatian capital. In complete serenity, you will glimpse the famous Petite France district and the tanners' quarter, the Covered Bridges and the Vauban Dam, as well as the European institutions. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner on board.

We’ll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion to the lush region of Kochersberg and a visit to the Maison du Kochersberg museum and the Villa Meteor(2).

This morning will be spent cruising towards Saverne. Enjoy this bucolic journey passing the towns of Schwindratzheim, nestled on a hillside, and Hochfelden, a typical local village. During the morning, feel free to stroll or bike on the paved trails alongside the canal. In the afternoon, join us on a tour of the Château du Haut-Barr, nicknamed "The Eye of Alsace", where you will discover a splendid view over the Alsatian plains. In the evening, we’ll enjoy tarte flambée, a local specialty, at a restaurant.

We'll set out on a guided tour of Saverne. Virtually unknown by the usual tourist routes, the city offers a wide range of places to discover. We'll return on board and cruise towards Lutzelbourg. The canal winds through the Vosges Mountains before joining the Lorraine region. Late in the afternoon, we suggest you to set off on foot to marvel at Lutzelbourg Castle.

Stopover at the Lehrer Crystal Glassworks. Cruise to Xouaxange. Travel on the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane.
Candlelight lunch as you pass through the canal tunnels. Visit of the Chagall trail in Sarrebourg.

Candlelight lunch as you pass through the canal tunnels. Visit of the Chagall trail in Sarrebourg.

We'll spend the day cruising towards Lagarde. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer(1) by coach back to Strasbourg, arriving late in the morning. End of our services.