b'PORT-SUR-SAONE WHATS INCLUDEDTHE WATERWAYS OF FRANCESAVERNETO/FROM By ShipLONDON By RailSAVOYEUX By Coach UK Tour Manager until 1 Nights on ship embarkation and from GRAY disembarkation of MS 6 MadeleineDIJONAUXONNE France All cruise excursionsLONGECOURT-EN-PLAINEReturn, escorted rail travel from London St Days 1-3 - London, Strasbourg and Haut-Barr Castle Pancras to your bargeWe board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing by rail to Strasbourg. On arrival, we transfer to MS Madeleine, our home for seven days. On6-night cruise aboard Day 2, we travel to Truchtersheim where we delve into local heritageMS Madeleineat the Maison du Kochersberg museum. We continue to Hochfelden and the Villa Meteor, where we learn about the beer-making MeteorBreakfast, lunch and family and their brewery, followed by a tasting of the famousdinner each day ofproducts. Arriving in Saverne on Day 3, we visit the towering Haut- your cruiseBarr Castle, also known as the Eye of Alsace for the views it offers THE WATERWAYS OF ALSACEacross the Alsace Plain. Returning to the boat, we stop briefly at theAll-inclusive selection of Chappe Telegraph Tower. complimentary beers, AND LORRAINE Days 4-5 - Saverne and the Inclined Plane wines and soft drinks each day of your cruiseWe take a guided tour of Saverne, discovering the main street with MS MADELEINE its unicorn fountain and Katz House, a tavern adorned with half- Complimentary luggage timbered sculpturing dating back to 1605. We also visit the churchtransfersof Notre Dame and the 12th-century porch tower. In the afternoon 7 DAYS FROM 2,495 we stroll to Lutzelbourg Castle before experiencing a local delicacy at dinner this evening - tarte flambe. Day 5 is spent aboard theSHIP INFORMATION Explore the hidden gems of Alsace and Lorraine as we visit the medieval towns ofMadeleine as we pass through the Arzviller and Niderviller Tunnels. We make our way towards the remarkable Arzviller Inclined Plane Saverne and Sarrebourg on board the MS Madeleine. Along the way, we discoverand from our position on the ship, enjoy a unique view. This one-of-a- For deck plans and more ship information, please see pages the fascinating Arzviller Inclined Plane, the only boat lift of its kind in Europe. kind boat lift overcomes a 41% incline in only four minutes, delivering138-141us to the Inclined Plane Crystal Workshop, which has been preserving the art of blowing, carving and etching crystal for the past 25 years. Here, we learn about these age-old methods and enjoy a live demonstration before continuing along the canal through the Vosges mountain range to Lutzelbourg. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTSHAUT-BARR CASTLE Days 6-7 - Sarrebourg and LondonArriving back in Lagarde, we transfer by coach to Sarrebourg, sat Explore Haut-Barr Castle Strategicallyon the banks of the River Saar. We enjoy a guided tour of this little positioned above sea level, this castle is home toknown yet cultural destination, uncovering many of its historical the Devils Bridge, a walkway suspended betweengems. The 13th-century chapel of Cordeliers boasts an original Marc two seemingly perilously perched rocks. Chagall stained glass window, Peace. The largest piece of its kind the artist ever created, it takes pride of place in the heart of the church. Uncover the Inclined Plane at ArzvillerWe also see the Art Nouveau architecture on display and wander the The only one of its kind in Europe, this boat lift18th-century Grandrue. Following breakfast on Day 7, we disembark was designed to replace over four kilometres ofand catch the train to Paris for our onward Eurostar journey to locks that used to take a whole day to navigate.London St Pancras.Discover Sarrebourg A city with ancient origins, Sarrebourg boasts Roman ramparts as well as glorious surroundings thanks to its setting within2023 Rail & Cruise from London St PancrasLorraine Regional National Park. One of its mostTour Code: CAR | Standard Class Railpopular attractions is its 13th century church, home to a famous stained glass window by MarcMay 16 2,495 Jul 25 2,595Chagall. Jun 13 2,695 Aug 15* 2,595Jul 4* 2,595 Sep 5 2,695Deposit from 390 per person. Solo Occupancy available.*operate a reverse itinerary from Xouxange to Strasbourg 108 THE WATERWAYS OF FRANCE Call us on 01904 521972 or visitfor moGreatRail.comre informatio for mon. re details 109Visit your local Travel Agent'