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Chateau du Haut-Barr, Saverne

Cruising the Marne-Rhine Canal

Strasbourg to Lagarde - Example 7 Day Cruise aboard Madeleine
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Explore the Marne-Rhine Canal, also known as the Greenway, as it crosses the plain of Alsace and the Vosges. Linking Strasbourg and Saverne at the entryway to Alsace at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, the canal continues through a grand forest to Lutzelbourg in the Moselle region. On your 7-day cruise, view the spectacular architecture and structural works of this beautiful corner of France. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane (the only one in Europe), where boats are hoisted along the cliff before reaching Xouaxange, a small town in the Moselle. The MS Madeleine barge brings you to explore these charming cities and waterways as you cruise from Strasbourg to Lagarde with a motorcoach that returns you to Strasbourg on the last day.
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Highlights
  • Explore Alsace an attractive province of wine-growing and beer-brewing
  • Pass by Hochfelden, a typical charming village of the area
  • Discover Saverne, virtually unknown from the usual tourist routes
  • Sail through Réchicourt locks, one of the largest in France
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Strasbourg | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, meet your crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight you'll enjoy dinner followed by a panoramic boat tour of Strasbourg.

Day 2: Strasbourg | Waltenheim

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, join an excursion to the lush region of Kochersberg and a visit to the Maison du Kochersberg museum and the Villa Meteor. In the evening, you’ll enjoy tarte flambée, a local specialty, at a restaurant in Waltenheim.

Day 3: Waltenheim | Saverne

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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 a tour of the Château du Haut-Barr, nicknamed "The Eye of Alsace", where you will discover a splendid view over the Alsatian plains.

Day 4: Saverne | Lutzelbourg

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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. You'll return on board and cruise towards Lutzelbourg. The canal winds through the Vosges Mountains before joining the Lorraine region. Late in the afternoon, you can set off on foot to marvel at Lutzelbourg Castle.

Day 5: Lutzelbourg | Xouaxange

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Set off for an excursion to the Arzviller inclined plane. Along the way, you will stop at the crystal glassworks near the inclined plane. You'll learn about this time-tested tradition, and watch crystal blowing and cutting demonstrations. The boat will cruise through the Artzviller inclined plane - an incredible experience. A fabulous structure, this transverse system boat "elevator” is one-of-a-kind in Europe. The inclined plane replaces 17 successive locks over 2.5 miles that once needed a full day to navigate.

Day 6: Xouanange | Lagarde

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning will be spent cruising towards Lagarde, passing through the Réchicourt lock, one of the largest in France, before continuing your journey through the lakes. In the afternoon, join a visit of Sarrebourg that will take you on the Chagall trail. Tonight is the gala evening and dinner.

Day 7: Lagarde | Disembark | Strasbourg

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. Transfer by coach back to Strasbourg, arriving late in the morning.

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Madeleine

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Cabin size for information : 9 m² 11 spacious cabins with window and private en-suite facilities. All cabins are equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), TV, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independent air-conditioning.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
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  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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