A Canal Barge Cruise Through Alsace | EUROtoday
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From Strasbourg your barge will probably be cruising to Waltheim the place a guided tour will take you to the Maison du Kochersberg, a museum of the humanities and traditions of Alsace. Being the middle of beer manufacturing in France, no journey to Alsace could be full and not using a go to to a brewery. Today's tour contains the Villa Meteor, the oldest French brewery nonetheless in operation.
Take within the bucolic setting, passing picturesque hillside cities, like Schwindratzheim, and the standard Alsatian village or Hochfelden because the MS Madeline continues the journey to the following cease of Saverne.
Saverne is a medieval metropolis located between Alsace and Lorraine. It is house to the fortress, Château de Haur-Barr, additionally known as “The Eye of Alsace.” Once you attain the chateau and see the breathtaking views of the Alsace airplane, you’ll perceive its nickname. As stunning as it’s, this metropolis will not be usually discovered on vacationer itineraries, which makes a go to right here by canal barge much more particular. To add to the expertise, spending the night in Saverne will embody having fun with a Flammkuchen, an Alsatian specialty at an area restaurant. The conventional tarte flambée is a really skinny crust flatbread topped with a tangy, spreadable white cheese, thinly sliced onions and bacon. It is finest loved shared with mates, a lightweight salad and a crisp glass of native wine or beer.
Before persevering with cruising in the direction of Lutzelbourg participate within the guided metropolis tour of Saverne the place you’ll go to the 18th Century Rohan Castle, stroll alongside La Grand'Rue with its half-timbered homes, see Katz House with it's well-known carved wooden facade, and take within the previous metropolis middle. On this portion of the journey the canal winds its manner via the Vosges Mountains and into the Lorraine area. You could have time to discover the ruins of Lutzelbourg Castle by yourself later within the afternoon. Tomorrow's tour takes you to Lehrer Crystal Glassworks the place you’ll be able to see a glass blowing demonstration and store for crystal glassworks that the Moselle space is known for.