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More about Alsace Lorraine

Discover splendid scenery, pretty medieval villages and a truly multicultural atmosphere as you cruise the waterways of Alsace Lorraine in north eastern France, Luxembourg and Germany. Framed by the pine trees of the Black Forest and the blue-tinted Vosges mountains, this culturally unique region has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers superb cruising to suit all tastes.

Follow the network of graceful rivers and canals to the delightful cities of Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy and Saarbrücken. Alongside magnifi cent Baroque buildings you’ll see storks’ nests perched high on the chimney tops, timberframed houses with window boxes of bright red geraniums and awe-inspiring cathedrals with stone carvings as delicate as lace. Swim in clear waters, hike in the beautiful countryside or cycle the superb paths alongside the canals, there’s plenty for everyone to do. Friendly ‘winstubs’ or brasseries provide perfect places to stop for refreshment or treat yourself to some fi ne dining – there are more Michelin starred restaurants here than anywhere else in France.

"Experiencing the Arzviller boat lift was the highlight of our holiday ~ totally amazing!"

Read what the papers said about Alsace

Boating enthusiast Gerry Mulvaney chose to cruise in luxury and captain a Calypso through the graceful region of Alsace. He discovered the delights of Alsatian cuisine, the incredible Arzviller Boat Lift and wishes the locks in the UK were all as easygoing as he found them in France.

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Learn more about Alsace-Lorraine by buying an EDB French Crusing Guide - they're ideal to take with you - full of maps and boating information to help you really get the most from your vist to France.