Explore Alsace on this 7-day barge cruise aboard Panache. Begin in Strasbourg with a champagne welcome and tour the Gothic cathedral, Place Gutenberg, and La Petite France before cruising past the European Parliament. Visit Brumath and enjoy wine tasting on the Route des Vins d'Alsace, explore Riquewihr, and discover Saverne with its Chateau Haut-Barr. Continue to Lutzelbourg, touring La Petite Pierre and the Rene Lalique collection, then learn WWII history at Wingen-sur-Moder. Experience Alsatian culture with Flammekueche and artisan glassblowers, ascend the unique Arzviller boat lift, and cruise through its tunnels. In Sarrebourg, view Chagall's stained-glass masterpiece and Roman and Medieval artifacts. End in Niderviller before disembarking in Strasbourg.
Highlights
Explore Strasbourg historic city with its famed Gothic cathedral
Stroll Saverne charming town with its Alsatian heritage and views
Taste wines at Domaine Lorentz and visit the medieval village of Riquewihr
Wander Lutzelbourg village and admire its medieval castle ruins and hills
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Guests are greeted in Strasbourg and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Panache for a champagne welcome and an introduction to the crew. Time permitting, enjoy a walk or cycle ride before dinner on board.
The day begins with a tour of Strasbourg, the ‘capital city of Europe,’ including a visit to the 12th-century Gothic pink sandstone cathedral, renowned for its astronomical Renaissance clock and towering spire. Explore Place Gutenberg and La Petite France, a charming pedestrian quarter filled with half-timbered houses, boutique shops, and cafés. After lunch on board, cruise past the striking European Parliament building before continuing to your mooring at historic Brumath. Dinner is served on board.
This morning, enjoy a cruise to Vendenheim, followed by lunch on board. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive on the Route des Vins d’Alsace, have a
private tasting at the long-established family winery, Domaine Lorentz, and visit the classified medieval village of Riquewihr. Return to the barge for dinner.
This morning, cruise further along the canal to the enchanting town of Saverne. After lunch, take a walking tour of the town and drive up to Château Haut-Barr to enjoy the wonderful views. This evening, dine ashore at a traditional Alsatian restaurant.
This morning, perhaps after a visit to Saverne’s market, enjoy a cruise to your mooring at the picture postcard village of Lutzelbourg, which is surrounded by hills and overlooked by the ruins of the medieval castle. In the afternoon, visit the mountaintop town of La Petite Pierre, then tour the outstanding René Lalique collection and see over 500 exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glassware. Nearby Wingen-sur-Moder is also the World War Two battleground where American infantry fought with distinction. Before dinner onboard, there is time for aperitifs and perhaps some traditional Alsatian ‘Flammekueche’ prepared by your chef.
For early risers, there is an optional visit to a local bakery to watch skilled pâtissiers preparing their delicious creations, before you continue your cruise through beautiful Alsatian countryside, stopping off to see artisan glassblowers en route. You then ascend the unique Arzviller boat elevator that carries Panache 450 feet up the mountainside in minutes and enjoy a candlelit cruise through the two Arzviller tunnels, eventually reaching your final mooring at Niderviller. After lunch on board, set off on a tour of Sarrebourg, including visits to the 13th century chapel containing Marc Chagall’s remarkable stained-glass window and the impressive museum of Roman and Medieval artifacts. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Day 7: Niderviller | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Strasbourg.
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Junior Suite
150 sq ft including en suite facilities including TV/DVD, Double sink in bathroom and air conditioning/ heating, WiFi (subject to location)
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Credit card, check, and bank transfer. All final payments by credit card subject to a surcharge of 2.5% and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
