Alsace
CENTRAL & EASTERN FRANCE
Captain Your Own
French Canal Boat in Alsace-Lorraine
~ A subtle blend of French and German influence
Half timbered houses ablaze with geranium filled window boxes,
little hilltop villages surrounded by vineyards and ornate 17th century towns clinging
precariously to the river bank - you will love this region where French culture merges
with that of its German neighbor to offer fine cuisine and white wines of the most
delicate character.
Places of Special Interest: Strasbourg - the beautiful and ancient first city of Europe - magnificent 11th century cathedral - Sarrebourg - stained glass by Paul Chagall - Chapelle des Cordeliers - Colmar - the wine capital of Alsace - The Arzviller boat lift - The wine village
Regional Cuisine: Charuterie - sausages, salamis and hams - Choucroute garnis - sauerkraut with pork and potatoes. Finest dry wines from reisling, traminer, pinot and sylvaner vines.
Suggested Cruises:
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| Canal Marne
au Rhin Out and Back cruise 156 Km 68 locks 37 h of cruising |
Canal Marne au Rhin Out and Back cruise 156 Km 42 locks 33 h h of cruising |
Canal Houillères de
la Sarre Out and Back cruise 160 Km 54 locks 35 h of cruising |
Canal Marne au Rhin Canal Rhône au Rhin One way cruise 106 Km 43 locks 43 h of cruising |
| CRUISING
HINTS: From our main base at Hesse you can cruise West towards Nancy, or East towards Strasbourg and the Rhine valley. Further South is our relay base at Boofzheim. Locks are automatic except on the Canal des Houillères de la Sarre. |
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fields and blue Mountains As the rigors of the continental winter slowly fade away, the fertile plains of Alsace spring to life. The mild weather and the splendid country side join forces to greet the new season in a blaze of colour. Picturebook villages where the balconies burst with flowers while in the shade of the cellars the rich white Alsatian wines slowly improve with each day that passes. |
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