LORRAINE, a comfortable 22 passenger first class barge, cruises in the Alsace region near Strasbourg, France.

The 22-passenger canal barge, LORRAINE, cruises a picturesque canal through the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in the Alsace Region of eastern France. It is a beautiful, historic region mingling French cuisine and character with the traditions of neighboring Germany. The area is known for its delectable cheeses, regional food and dry white wines all produced in ancient flower-filled villages.

Cruise Highlights


The affordable Lorraine may have cozy cabins but the world class sights are priceless

Gourmet Dining On Board Lorraine

  • Oeufs en meurette
    Poached eggs in a red wine sauce with mushrooms, onions, carrots
  • Dos de cabillaud, sauce vierge, risotto au safran et pois mange tout
    Cod fish, with olive oil and lemon sauce, safran risotto and snow peas
  • Fromage des Crottin de Chavignol et Reblochon
    Delectable French cheeses
  • Panna cotta aux abricots et triffle de framboise
    Panna cotta with apricots and raspberry trifle

 

 

Highlights of a
Week in Alsace


 

  • Visit to a crystal workshop
  • The idyllic village of Lutzelbourg
  • Sarrebourg with its Chapel of the Cordeliers with Marc Chagall's famous stained-glass window.
  • The famous "Arzviller" barge lift raising craft 52 meters
  • Saverne with its splendid red sandstone palace and typical houses
  • Strasbourg, the stupendous cathedral and the picturesque "Petite France" district
  • Colmar, fairy-tale wine town with its Little "Venice" quarter

The peaceful canals in the Petit France area of Strasbourg

 

Itinerary

LORRAINE IN ALSACE
Xouaxange to Kraft near Strasbourg

SATURDAY
Meet at 2:45 pm at the Strasbourg train station for transport to LORRAINE, peacefully moored in the small village of Xouaxange. You will be welcomed by the crew 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 magnificent 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 Train Station where your tour ends.

Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks and is subject to change at any time.

Floor Plan

Lorraine has a sunny, bright interior with picture windows just perfect for watching the Alsace countryside float by 
Lorraine has 11 identical twin cabins, a sundeck with canopy and spacious living areas.

Lorraine is specially suited for families with a pull down bunk in 4 triple cabins!