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'Panache'
Canal de le Marne au Rhin
Tour Description:
Lovely ‘Panache’ cruises past the quaint canalside towns
of Alsace. Visit the 12th-century Gothic cathedral,
stroll the charming Petit France district, drive the scenic
Route des Vins d’Alsace and have dinner ashore, and
admire Chagall’s stained glass at a 13th-century chapel.
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Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Sunday
You are met in Strasbourg and transferred to the barge, moored in nearby Krafft, where a welcome reception awaits followed by dinner on board.
Day 2 - Monday
Cruise through the Grand Ried wetlands with their abundant birdlife this morning. After lunch, visit Strasbourg's 12th-century Gothic cathedral and explore the pedestrian area of the Petit France district.
Day 3 - Tuesday
After breakfast, cruise to picturesque Waltenheim-sur-Zorn. Later, drive through the rolling Vosges hills along the Route des Grands Vins to a private tasting of the region's famous Alsatian wines. Enjoy dinner ashore at a traditional restaurant.
Day 4 - Wednesday
Cruise to enchanting Saverne for a walking tour through the picturesque town.
Day 5 - Thursday
After a cruise to Lutzelbourg, visit the mountaintop village of La Petite Pierre and view the outstanding René Lalique collection with its exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glassware.
Day 6 - Friday
Visit a patisserie and a local crystal glassworks before the barge ascends a unique boat elevator at Arzviller. In Sarrebourg, visit a 13th-century chapel with remarkable stained glass by Marc Chagall. Tonight's dinner is a gala farewell hosted by your barge captain.
Day 7 - Saturday
After breakfast on board, return to Strasbourg.
