2021 Tour code: CAR21
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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4.5 / 5 · 8 reviews
Mr A Gander
Submitted 21 Sep 2019
An excellent holiday in terms of restfullness, good food and wine, plus some very interesting visits.
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Mrs S Ganley
Submitted 20 Oct 2018
The Madelaine barge was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. The itinerary was also really good with beautiful scenery and interesting places to visit.
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Mr H Smith
Submitted 30 Sep 2018
The food was below the standard of other river cruise operators, eg Viking. The 5 hour wait at Gare du Nord between arrival and departure to St Pancras (for which we have received £40 compensation)
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Mrs P Brown
Submitted 14 Jul 2018
First class Barge Cruise! Not sure what to expect, but comfortable cabins, excellent food and service, good company- only 22 like-minded fellow travellers, and interesting visits. Who could ask for more to celebrate a'mature' birthday!
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Mr D Lindsley
Submitted 30 Jun 2018
The whole experience was most enjoyable, the staff were efficient and polite and the food and drink first class.
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Mrs E Barrett
Submitted 30 Jun 2018
The holiday was very good and we enjoyed it; the boat was comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful.I'm not sure why we went to a Marshmallow factory instead of the scheduled visit to Lutzelbourg Castle, no explanation was offered,and Haut-Barr castle was disappointing as there isn't very much castle to be guided round. However, in spite of the mist the views were fairly spectacular. The food was generally quite good, but I would suggest that the Sauerkraut should not be repeated for British visitors! The real reason for my 4* rating was the 4 hour wait, mostly in Strasbourg railway station - dark, noisy and uncomfortable - on the day of our return. I know the crew had to get the boat ready for the next cruise but surely something could have been organised for us to fill the morning - even some free time to look round Strasbourg if there were no earlier trains to Paris.
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