'LORRAINE' - ALSACE-LORRAINE ITINERARY:
SATURDAY
Meet at 1:00 pm at the Hotel Régina in Paris, then
transfer to Gare de l'Est rail station to board the TGV
high-speed train to Nancy. On arrival, drive to Xouaxange to
be welcomed on board 'Lorraine' with cocktails before dinner
on board.
SUNDAY
After a breakfast cruise, visit a crystal workshop to
see how the area's most famous products are fashioned by
hand. After lunch back on board 'Lorraine,' cruise to
Arzviller where a counterbalanced barge lift allows
'Lorraine' to bypass 17 locks. Moor overnight at the fairy
tale town of Lutzelbourg.
MONDAY
Cruise to Sarrebourg to visit the Chapel des Cordelieres
with its beautiful stained glass window, "La Paix," created
by Marc Chagall. In the afternoon, cruise to Saverne with
good opportunities for walking or cycling along the towpath
that lines the cruise route.
TUESDAY
After breakfast, cruise to Hochfelden, passing several
picturesque Alsatian villages. In the afternoon, visit a
small local brasserie (brewery) to sample the excellent
local beer.
WEDNESDAY
The morning cruise to Strasbourg offers additional
opportunities for walking or cycling along the towpath.
After lunch, visit the "Petite France" district of
Strasbourg and the remarkable Notre Dame Cathedral. There is
also time at leisure to explore Strasbourg on your own
before returning to 'Lorraine' for dinner this evening.
THURSDAY
Cruise out of Strasbourg this morning, disembarking at a
lock for an excursion to Colmar. After a guided tour of the
city center with its magnifi cent medieval and Renaissance
buildings, there is free time to explore the shops and
museums. Return to 'Lorraine' by way of the "route de vins"
with a stop at a wine cellar in Riquewihr for a tasting.
Rejoin 'Lorraine' at Krafft for a farewell dinner on board
the barge.
FRIDAY
After breakfast, transfer to the Strasbourg rail station
for the return trip to Paris, where your tour ends on
arrival at Gare de l'Est rail station.
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate
weeks.
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