France

French Canal Voyage by Barge: Discover Alsace-Lorraine

Program No. 21158RJ
Immerse yourself in culture as you sail the Marne-Rhine Canal on a modern river barge, discovering grand Châteaux, picturesque vineyards, cathedrals and world-class cuisine.

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At a Glance

The region of Grand-Est, formerly Alsace- Lorraine, borders Germany and the proximity shows in its culture. But this area is also deeply, proudly French. Beginning and ending in medieval Strasbourg, this voyage on the Marne-Rhine Canal introduces you to Alsace-Lorraine’s spectacular landscapes, magnificent castles and unique customs and cuisine.
Activity Level
Varies by date
Walking up to two miles per day; uneven terrain and cobblestones common. Embark and disembark the ship via ramp. Please note on day three there will be walking up to three miles in the morning in Strasbourg in addition to the afternoon activities.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Navigate the Marne-Rhine Canal’s tunnels and watch as your ship is lifted 144 feet by the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane.
  • Learn about the arts of wine and beer making in Alsace.
  • Explore medieval Strasbourg including its famed Romanesque and high Gothic cathedral and the Palais Rohan.
Featured Expert
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Alexandra Chambon
Alexandra Chambon has been working in the river/canal cruise field since the early 2000s. She likes to share her passion and enthusiasm about her homeland of France and its culture, traditions, history, art and architecture, and she strives to make it come alive for the participants. Outside of being a Group Leader, Alexandra is a foodie and wine connoisseur, and she enjoys playing sports. She loves having convivial moments with a good glass of wine and music.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Alexandra Chambon has been working in the river/canal cruise field since the early 2000s. She likes to share her passion and enthusiasm about her homeland of France and its culture, traditions, history, art and architecture, and she strives to make it come alive for the participants. Outside of being a Group Leader, Alexandra is a foodie and wine connoisseur, and she enjoys playing sports. She loves having convivial moments with a good glass of wine and music.
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Meals
23 Meals
9 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
8 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
  • Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
  • May 04, 2024 - May 14, 2024
  • May 18, 2024 - May 28, 2024
  • Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
  • Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
  • Sep 07, 2024 - Sep 17, 2024
  • Sep 21, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024
  • Oct 05, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
  • Oct 19, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024
  • Apr 06, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025
  • Apr 20, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
  • May 04, 2025 - May 14, 2025
  • May 18, 2025 - May 28, 2025
  • Jun 01, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025
  • Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025
  • Jun 29, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025
  • Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
  • Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 01, 2025
  • Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
  • Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
5 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.
3 nights
Strasbourg
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of the “Petite France”, close to Notre Dame Cathedral, and Place Kléber. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional décor with a sleek design, marrying the raw wood and the ergonomics of a modernist furniture.
6 nights
Strasbourg
CroisiEurope’s MS Madeleine glides along the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The three-deck barge can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin features a large window, en suite bathroom, independent air conditioning, a safe and TV. Offering panoramic views in a casual but elegant atmosphere, relax on the sun deck, lounge-bar, main restaurant and hot tub. Complimentary bicycles are on board.





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