The Alsace Cruise
7 days / 6 nights gastronomic wine voyage
cruising along the canal Marne au Rhine Est
7 days / 6 nights gastronomic wine voyage cruising in the Alsace region
7 days / 6 nights gastronomic wine voyage
cruising along the canal Marne au Rhine Est
Pick up in Strasbourg around 4.30 pm. Transfer to Saroche moored at Hochfelden.
Champagne welcome aboard Saroche, time to settle into your cabins before your first gastronomic indulgence.
This morning we set sail for the hamlet of Lupstein, with open pastoral scenes at the foot of the Voges mountains, enjoy a walk or cycle along the towpath or just relax and enjoy the tranquillity of life on the canals.
This afternoon Jason will drive you to the fort of Schoenenbourg, site of one of the only fully intact Maginot line forts, built post WW1 to stop another German invasion, after the walking tour return to Saroche in time to freshen up before for bubbles du jour where Jason will introduce another great sparkling wine of the region, followed by dinner.
After breakfast, Jason will drive you the short distance back to Hochfelden and to Maison Meteor where Jason will take you on a guided tour of the oldest brewery in France, founded in 1640! Before a unique tasting in their manicured garden.
After lunch Jason will set sail and cruise into the town of Saverne, mooring opposite the beautiful chateau of Rohan, there is plenty of time to explore the town. This evening you dine off the barge in a local gastronomic restaurant.
Return to Saroche to enjoy star gazing by the firepit.
After breakfast, we set sail and head into the Zorn Valley which is very similar to the Ouche Valley in Burgundy and rivals it in being some of the most stunning cruising in the world. We head up through numerous locks before arriving at the town of Lutzelbourg our morning for the evening.
After lunch Jason will drive you in the vineyards to meet a local wine producer in one of the most prestigious villages of the Alsace region, including a tour of the domain and comprehensive wine tasting, a gentle drive through the countryside returning to Saroche with time to relax before dinner aboard.
This morning Jason will drive you through the Voges mountains to the town of Wigen-sur-Moder, once home to Rene Lalique and today home to the Lalique glass museum. This wonderful visit reveals the life and creativity of one of the worlds greatest glass artists, set in gorgeous parkland this is a very memorable experience.
Returning to Saroche for lunch we set sail in the afternoon to pass through several locks to our Mooring at Arzviller, for those who are interested there is an active crystal works a short walk from the barge.Bubbles du jour starts our evening with another gastronomic feast to excite and delight.
This morning we set sail and enter the world-famous incline plain lock at Arzvillier, this impressive feat of engineering is a visit in itself, and not to be missed. Followed by two impressive tunnels before our destination at Niderviller.
After lunch, we will drive to the town of Sarrebourg to see the world-famous Chagall windows in the l’église du Cordelier. These amazing stain glass windows are some of his well-respected works and together with the town's museum make up a great final tour for the week.
Return to Saroche with time to freshen up before your final gala dinner.
This morning, after breakfast, Jason will drive you back to Strasbourg train station for your onward journeys with time to reflect on a magical week aboard Saroche.
Depending on starting point the itinerary may run in the opposite way.
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