France Boating Holidays - Alsace Lorraine

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Suggested Cruises from our 3 cruiser bases in Alsace Lorraine

One week one-way cruise from Hesse or Boofzheim

Hesse - Boofzheim or vice versa one-way trip
Canal de la Marne au Rhin, Canal de la Marne au Rhone
Disappear into the forested hills and descend the famous St Louis Arzviller inclined plane, a magnificent example of canal engineering.

From beautiful Lutzelbourg cycle the Crystal route to Vallerysthal. Haut-Barr Castle offers a splendid view over the Alsatian plain. Cardinal Rohan's residence at Saverne is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

Cruise into Strasbourg, beautiful city of the Rhine, and home to the European Parliament. Travel through the Grand Reid, a labyrinth of rivers and lakes well known for its many species of wading birds.

Flower adorned villages with timbered buildings; vineyards cling to the hillsides creating wines which are among the treasures of France.
106km 43 locks 28hr one way cruising time

One week one-way cruise from Hesse or Saarbrucken

Hesse - Saarbrucken or vice versa one-way trip
Canal des Houilleres de la Sarre
Cruise through forests - the one at Fenetrange is exceptional - and lakes with a wealth of flora and fauna. Enjoy peace and quiet, perhaps beside the Gondrexange lake. After a spot of fishing, treat yourself to the culinary delights of the Vosges. Admire the earthenware pottery of Sarreguemines, perhap spot a stork cruising on the breeze high overhead.
103km 31 locks 20hr one-way cruising time

One week round trip from Hesse

Hesse - Strasbourg round trip
Canal de la Marne au Rhin
Disappear into the forested hills and descend the famous St Louis Arzviller inclined plane, a magnificent example of canal engineering. From beautiful Lutzelbourg cycle the Crystal route to Vallerysthal. Haut-Barr Castle offers a splendid view over the Alsatian plain. Cardinal Rohan's residence at Saverne is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
Lastly cruise into Strasbourg, beautiful city of the Rhine, and home to the European Parliament.
156km 68 locks 37hr round trip cruising time.

Hesse - Sarreguemines round trip
Canal des Houilleres de la Sarre
See the one-way trip from Hesse or Saarbrucken
160km 54 locks 35hr round trip cruising time

Two week round trip from Hesse or Saarbrucken

3 Frontier Cruise: Hesse - Metz - Trier - Sarrebrucken - Hesse
Canal de la Marne au Rhin, Moselle Sarre, Canal des Houilleres de la Sarre
(To cruise between Apach and Saarbrucken in Germany a licence is necessary or take a skipper - available on request. Contact us for more information)
On leaving Hesse in France, navigate towards Luxembourg and Germany on the Moselle and the Sarre. Via Nancy, the elegant and historic centre of Lorraine, and Metz, the capital of Alsace, cruise towards the 'Schengener Eck', the land of the 3 Frontiers and high point of European history. The meandering Moselle leads you through Luxembourg to Trier and typical villages of the area such as Renich. The hills are home to vineyards of excellent quality. From Konz to Sarrebrucken, follow the magnificent routealong the Sarre. Return to Hesse via the peaceful Canal des Houllieres.
433km 74 locks 84hr round trip cruising time

Please note that hours suggested above are approximate

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