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The following barges cruise in this area:
Where is it?
North East France, taking in Nancy, Saverne,
Strasbourg and Colmar, going on down to Franche-Comté where Belfort
and Besançon lie.
What are the cruises like?
Cruising through this region
you can feel the history of Europe all around you. The Alsatian people
have long prided their special land and culture, often fought over,
and the Germanic influence is very evident here. This portion of
France has been claimed as German soil many times throughout the
past centuries and this lends the area its very historic ambiance. It is
also an excellent wine producing region and you will cruise through
lush green valleys with the majestic Vosges Mountains in the
distance.
How does this area compare with others in
Europe?
Very well indeed. The region is abounding with living
history—the art nouveau movement was centred in Nancy, whilst
Strasbourg speaks for itself as a centre of European culture, housing
the European Parliament which you will float right past on
entering this grand city. Charming Belfort and Besançon are also
interesting destinations with their ancient fortified castles dominating
the skyline.
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Why would I want to cruise here?
Vineyards, fine wines, European history, art
nouveau architecture and the fantastic art museum at Nancy, a pleasing climate, and our luxury
barges, of course!
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Hand crafted crystal (right) and
Mark Chagall's world-famous stained
glass window are two superb reasons
to cruise on the 22 person
Lorraine barge in the Alsace-Lorraine
region, between Xouaxange and
Krafft. Evidence of the strong military
past is still here (see tank
above, next to road on entering
Strasbourg!), whilst beautiful green
scenery and the stunning barge lift
at Artzviller (above right) are also a
treat.
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