On our way to Alsace with Tim Hall
06/09/2021 · By Tour Manager
So, for the first time in a very long time, TimOnTheTrain is off on an International adventure.
Read more2023 Tour code: CAR23
About the tour
On this all inclusive barge cruise, explore the hidden gems of Alsace and Lorraine, discovering many sights that lie off the beaten path. With visits to the medieval towns of Saverne and Sarrebourg, we travel on board the MS Madeleine, along these scenic waterways.
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After meeting at our St Pancras Departure Office, board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to Strasbourg - the capital of the historical region of Alsace. This area is one of France's best-kept secrets, by-passed by sun-seekers who race to the Côte d'Azur. But to the delight of gourmets across the country other than Paris, there are more Michelin-starred restaurants in Alsace than anywhere else in France. The region is famous for its cuisine and the world-renowned wines from vineyards along the 'Route des Vins', making it a delightful holiday destination. We transfer by to our hotel barge, the Madeleine, home for the next seven days. We then get the chance to take a separate panoramic boat-ride through the city at night (subject to availability).
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4.6 / 5 · 28 reviews
Mr richard garrard
Submitted 15 Sep 2022
Actual cruising was brilliant - excellent food, first class & personal service. Very relaxing pace, interesting towns & countryside plus the amazing inclined plane. Highly recommended. Journey from Paris to Strasbourg & return left a lot to be desired. One coach did not turn up, waited for almost an hour in the wrong place for another coach & had reserved tickets on a rail coach that did not run! Took almost 7 hours to get from Paris North to our boat, most of the time hanging around waiting.
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Peter Oxley
Submitted 15 Sep 2022
Excellent in all respects--boat/food/staff
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M Jewitt
Submitted 23 Aug 2022
Only complaint, we were not allocated the cabin we had booked.
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bernadette
Submitted 19 Aug 2022
The barge facilitie and food were excellent. all the staff were great, all very helpful
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Susan Mason
Submitted 26 Jul 2022
We enjoyed the holiday, although we did find the cabin rather exceptionally small. The crew were very good and nothing was too much trouble for them. Very relaxing holiday apart from the very early start for the return journey. Yasmin O,Hara our escort to the the barge was excellent.
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Colin
Submitted 12 Jul 2022
One of the best in all departments: Crew, trips out and guides, food, staff, barge, fellow travellers. Need to mention a noisy pump/generator that after early mornings of initial traveling, led to several uncomfortable nights.
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