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Proudly French, but with many distinctive Germanic influences, Alsace is France’s smallest province.
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Allowing you to cruise on the rivers of three countries through France, Luxembourg and Germany, this boating route is also home to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Half-timbered houses in well preserved medieval towns mingle with the vineyards along the waterways. Marked paths wind through the countryside providing excellent trails for walking and cycling.
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Regional Highlights |
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• Opulence and glitzy shopping at
Place Stanislas in Nancy
• Open-air concerts at Saarbrücken
• The Arzviller Boat Lift – a
masterpiece of engineering
• Newly restored cycle paths from
Strasbourg to Boofzheim
• A day out in Europa park – one of
Germany’s biggest theme parks
(a short ferry ride away across
the River Rhine at Boofzheim) |
The tiny French region of Alsace
is as wonderful as the art and
architecture of its cities. Follow
the network of graceful rivers and
canals to the delightful cities of
Nancy, Metz, Lutzelbourg and Strasbourg, where storks’ nests
perch high on the chimney tops
and window boxes of geraniums
provide vivid splashes of colour.
Stop for refreshments en route
at ancient timber-framed
‘Auberges’ and enjoy the region’s
famous light, refreshing wines
and beers and distinctive cuisine
– there are more Michelin starred
restaurants here than anywhere
else in France.
From its vantage point
overlooking the valleys below,
Metz on the river Moselle is well worth visiting; its cathedral’s
stunning stained glass windows
have earned it the name
‘God’s Lantern’. Strasbourg is a
delightful mix of old and new, its
magnificent cathedral, cobbled
streets and 19th century
mansions sit comfortably next to
the many modern-day buildings
befitting a city that is home
to the European parliament.
Over the German border, enjoy
carefree cruising in the naturally
beautiful region of Saarland
and soak up the laid-back
atmosphere and pavement
café culture of its cosmopolitan
capital, Saarbrücken. |
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Crown Blue Alsace Fleet
Click vessel below for more details |
| Sleeping 8+ Passengers |
- Challenger
- Classique S
- Grand Classique
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Nautilia
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Salsa |
| Sleeping 6+ Passengers |
- Ariane
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Calypso
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Crusader
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Jamaica
- Royal Classique |
| Sleeping 4+ Passengers |
- Clipper
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Corsair
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Countess
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Tamaris
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Tango
- Tasman
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Viscount |
| Sleeping 2+ Passengers |
- Capri
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Cirrus
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Sheba |
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Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour |
The Art Noveau Cruise
Hesse - Nancy - Hesse |
| of the Lorraine region, stopping to visit Réchicourt le Château via the excellent
fishing lake at Gondrexange. Admire
the 15th century Basilica at St Nicolas
de Port before arriving in beautiful
Nancy. Head to Place Stanislas for glitzy
shopping and a café-crème in
the sunshine. |
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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152 kms
- 42 Locks
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25 hours
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The Triple Nations Cruise
Hesse - Metz - Trier -
Saarbrücken - Hesse |
| A fantastic cosmopolitan and cultural
cruise through France, Luxembourg
and Germany on the Canal de la Marne
au Rhin, the Moselle and Sarre rivers
and the Canal des Houillères de la
Sarre. A licence is required for part of
this journey. |
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2 Week
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Return Trip
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433 kms
- 74 Locks
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84 hours
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The Cosmopolitan Cruise
Hesse - Strasbourg - Hesse |
| Admire the beautiful scenery as you
ascend the Arzviller boat lift and
cruise on to Saverne, with its beautiful
rose gardens. Home to the European
parliament, Strasbourg is a culturally
rich city and perfect for shopping and
sightseeing. Its entire town centre is
classified as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site |
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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156 kms
- 68 Locks
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37 hours
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The Arzviller Experience
Hesse - Strasbourg - Boofzheim
or vice versa |
| Cruising on the Canal de la Marne au
Rhin and Canal du Rhône au Rhin,
take your boat up the Arzviller boat
lift and experience one of the greatest
marvels of modern canal engineering.
Spend time in the cosmopolitan city
of Strasbourg, admire Europe’s biggest
stained glass window in Sarrebourg
and enjoy fantastic view of Alsace from
the Château du Haut Barr in Saverne.
Let down your hair and have fun at the
Europa fun park in Rust, just over the
border in Germany. |
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1 Week
- One Way
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104 kms
- 43 Locks
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28 hours
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The Dual Nations Cruise
Hesse - Saarbrücken or vice versa |
| Cruise the pretty Canal des Houillères
de la Sarre linking France and Germany
and enjoy time at Gondrexange lake
and watersports at Mittersheim.
Saarbrücken is a wonderful,
cosmopolitan city and capital of
Germany’s Saarland. Cruising beyond
Saarbrücken is not possible without
a licence. |
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1 Week
- One Way
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103 kms
- 31 Locks
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20 hours
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*** Please note - To cruise from Apach to Saärbrucken or vice versa, via Luxembourg and Germany as highlighted on the map, a boating licence or skipper is required. Please speak to the sales team for help obtaining a licence before departure.
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