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Destinations – Alsace-Lorraine


Welcome to Connoisseur's most extensive cruising area. In cruising terms, France has it all - historic canals, impressive engineering, fine food and of course, fine wines. A holiday on the waterways is one of the best ways of making the most of all that France has to offer!

Alsace-Lorraine

Alsace Lorraine

Alsace Lorraine

Famous for it's delicious quiche, the Lorraine region of North Eastern France is renowned for its unspoiled countryside , spas, elegant cities and beautiful network of graceful rivers and canals. Our base at Toul opens up wonderful cruising routes in all directions.

From Toul, with its awe-inspiring fortifications and canal which passes alongside the moat, travel the meandering River Moselle to the historic and elegant town of Nancy passing the impressive chateau at Liverdun.

This lively and friendly city is the birthplace of French Art Nouveau and a centre of modern European culture.

Suggested Cruises in Alsace-Lorraine

Week Breaks
  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    78
    Distance:
    172 km
    Toul - Epinal - Toul
    Cruise the Canal de l'Est through spectacular scenery to Epinal, the capital of the Vosges region.

  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    54
    Distance:
    224 km
    Toul - Hesse - Toul
    The best cruise in the region through Lorraine into Alsace along the beautiful Canal de la Marne au Rhin.

  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    One Way
    Locks:
    35
    Distance:
    146 km
    Toul - Lutzelbourg - Hesse
    A spectacular cruise on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin encompassing the Arzviller boat lift for first class cruising experience!

  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    20
    Distance:
    172 km
    Toul - Metz - Nancy - Toul
    A beautiful cruise on the meandering River Moselle to the historic towns of Nancy and Metz - perfect for sightseeing and shopping.

  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    62
    Distance:
    176 km
    Toul - Verdun - Toul
    The second best cruise in the region. Visit the World War I memorials at Verdun and enjoy spectacular and peaceful scenic cruising.

Longer Breaks
  • Duration:
    14 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    98
    Distance:
    368 km
    Toul - Sedan - Toul
    Cruise the Canal de la Meuse to Sedanm a delightful town on the banks of the River Meuse and home to a magnificent medieval castle.
  • Duration:
    14 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    126
    Distance:
    380 km
    Toul - Strasbourg - Toul
    This exciting canal cruise takes in the spectacular boat lift at Arzviller and the lively and historic city of Strasbourg.

Bases in this Region


Hesse
Base Manager Alain Blanck welcomes you to Hesse. A pretty and quiet village, Hesse has a charm and character that has been preserved over many years. Apart from a well-organised port the village also has the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey from the 11th century, whose church is now the village church.

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