2003
Lorraine
ALSACE-LORRAINE CRUISE
Seven days/six nights

The Lorraine, an elegant new boat accommodating 22 passengers in great comfort. It is a very modern vessel equipped with a flower-strewn sundeck with chairs and parasols, a cozy saloon leading to the bar and a separated dining-room. On the lower deck are 11 comfortable cabins with large opening windows. The Lorraine navigates in Alsace, a   very attractive region for Continental Waterways.
A journey through Alsace - perhaps the most picturesque province in France - is a voyage of endless discoveries - of art and architecture, gourmet food and wine, history and heritage.
The Vosges mountains dotted here and there with turreted castles, as well as picture-book villages with their brilliant displays of petunias acid geraniums make this a most memorable cruise.

 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Nancy: elegant capital of the Duchy of Lorraine and home of "Art Nouveau".
  • Sarrebourg: Chapel of the Cordeliers with ChagallŐs famous stained-glass window.
  • The famous ŇArzvillerÓ barge lift: raising craft 52 meters.
  • Saverne: splendid red sandstone palace and typical houses.
  • Strasbourg: the stupendous cathedral and the picturesque ŇPetite FranceÓ district.
  • Colmar: fairy-tale town with its ŇLittle VeniceÓ quarter.
 

 

Itinerary

Saturday, Day 1.  We meet at 9:30am at the HOTEL REGINA**** PARIS

We have been working closely with the Hôtel Régina for many years. It is an elegantly appointed, traditional hotel with a beautiful Art Nouveau lobby, 116 rooms and suites. The Régina is ideally located next to the Tuileries gardens and close to the Louvre.

2, place des Pyramides 75001 PARIS   Tel: 33.(0)1.42.60.31.10 Fax: 33.(0)1.40.15.95.16  Email: helene@regina-hotel.com

Train transfer to Nancy (alternate weeks to Strasbourg) where our coach takes you to the boat moored in the village of Lagarde..   Welcoming cocktail on board.  Dinner on board. Cruising through the Parc Naturel de Lorraine, a national nature reserve and an area of outstanding natural beauty, to Gondrexange.
Sunday, Day 2
Tour of Nancy, the elegant capital of Lorraine: beautiful Place Stanislas and the superb Art Nouveau on display at the School of Nancy Museum. We return to the Lorraine for further cruising on the lovely Marne-Rhine Canal tothe quiet village of Niderviller.The canal winds its way up to the Plateau of Lorraine where we cross several lakes teeming with birdlife on the way to Niderviller.  Dinner on board.
Monday, Day 3
Excursion to a crystal factory and workshop.  Cruising along the higher level of the canal followed by transfer by the famous Arzviller barge lift down the mountainside bypassing 17 locks in the process. Morring in the picturesque town of Saverne in sight of the splendid red sandstone Rohan Palace. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 4
Excursion to Sarrebourg to admire the Cordeliers Chapel and Chagall's beautiful stained Glass window. Cruising past typical Alsace villages and many locks with ample opportunities for cycling and walking. Mooring at the village of Hochfelden. Dinner on board.

Wednesday, Day 5
Cruise to the charming village of Waltenheim. Day trip to captivating colmar, birthplace of Bartholdi (sculptor of the 'Statue of Liberty), the Unterlinden Museum (Grunewalds magnificent Isenheim Altarpiece), and the Old Town.  Lunch in a traditional Alsace restaurant followed by a drive along the fabled wine road.  We call in at Riquewihr, the epitome of an Alsace wine village, with time to enjoy wine tasting. Dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 6
Pleasant morning cruise to Strasbourg where we glide past the European Parliament. After lunch, we visit Strasbourg, one of the most architecturally compelling of all French cities: the bewitching medieval Petite France district, the soaring splendor of the pink sandstone cathedral. Farewell gala dinner on board.

Friday, Day 7
After breakfast, coach transfer to Strasbourg (alternate weeks Nancy) and return by train to Paris Gare de I'Est, arriving at 1:54 p.m.

The route is run in reverse on alternate weeks. Excursions/mooring places and the route may be modified without prior notification due to unforeseen circumstances.

Lorraine

DECK PLAN

FEATURES
- Cabins : 11 twins
- 22 Passengers
- 7 Crew members
- Sundeck
- Stereo,CD
- Air conditioning
- Central Heating
- Bicycles on board

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Registry: France
Year Built: 1926
Converted: 1985
Renovated: 1998
Size: 128 ft. x 17 ft.
Passengers: 22
Crew: 7
Handicap access: No

ROUTES
Alsace-Lorraine Cruise
CRUISE ON CANAL: 100%
Excellent bicycle opportunities.

PLUS
Alsace is rich in history and very strong regional culture, one of the best wine routes.   The boat has a seperate dinning room, spacious salon and large sundeck.  Ideal for family cruise.

 

Accommodation

Regular Season in USD $

Value Season  in USD $
To  Apr. 20 from Oct. 19

Charter 24 guests

$45,800

$39,800

6 Nights per person

$2,290

$1,990

Single Occupancy Sup.

$470

$470

Price Includes; Transfers as indicated, gourmet meals, quality wines with lunch and dinner, open bar, bicycles, excursions and admissions

           

                                                

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