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European
luxury hotel barge cruise vacations on LA NOUVELLE ETOILE cruising
France, Holland,
Germany & Luxembourg
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LA
NOUVELLE ETOILE
Luxury hotel barge charters and cruise vacations on La Nouvelle Etoile,
cruising France, Holland, Germany & Luxembourg
~ ALSACE-LORRAINE CRUISE: Nancy to Strasbourg ~
Sunday, Day 1
After
pick-up by our driver you will be driven to La Nouvelle Etoile moored
in the heart of Nancy for a wonderful champagne welcome. We will then
take a leisurely late afternoon cruise at sunset before the locks close
and you will enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board.
Monday, Day 2
We
will enjoy a morning cruise to Einville and then to Nancy for a walking
tour of the city beginning at the elegant “Place Stanislas”. Flanked by
handsome Baroque palaces and enclosed by ornate gold and wrought iron
entry gates, the square is considered one of the grandest in all of
France. The Art Nouveau movement originated in Nancy, and you may
choose to visit the Ecole de Nancy to see its fine collection.
Tuesday, Day 3
After
a morning cruise past tidy farms and pasturelands, we will drive to the
privately owned Chateau de Fleville. This graceful Renaissance
residence adjoins a 14th century castle keep. The interiors are richly
furnished with 18th century antiques. We then return to La Nouvelle
moored in the peaceful village of Schneckenbush for the night.
Wednesday, Day 4
Each
day we travel on the canal we have been gradually climbing to the crest
of the Vosges Mountains. After navigating two tunnels carved into the
mountaintop, we will encounter the Inclined Plane at Arzviller. This
unique lock allows a barge to glide effortlessly up or down the
mountainside using a sophisticated system of weights and balances. A
short drive along the way will take us to the Christallerig of Harz
village where fine crystal is still hand blown. We continue the cruise
through the Zorn Valley where the surrounding hilltops are dotted with
ruins of feudal castles. Our overnight stay will be in Lutzelbourg.
Thursday, Day 5
We
wind through the heart of Saverne, past the regal 18th century Bishop’s
Palace. From Saverne, we will take an afternoon drive along the Route
du Vin d’ Alsace to the old fortified town of Obernai where we will
visit the Marker Square and the 14th century ramparts that surround the
city. Stop along the way at Winegrower to taste some of the best
Alcasian wines.
Friday, Day 6
Today
we will finish the cruise in the busy port of Strasbourg. Our afternoon
tour of Strasbourg includes the folk museum and the 11th century gothic
cathedral, leaving enough time to stroll around to explore the fine
shops. Returning to the barge we will celebrate our cruise with a
lovely farewell dinner.
Saturday, Day 7
After your wonderful breakfast on board you will be driven to the
airport or your hotel.
Note:
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. The
itinerary is in reverse direction on alternative weeks.
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