La Nouvelle Etoile
Alsace Lorraine Cruise
The La Nouville Etoile slowly plies along picturesque inland waterways of Holland, France and Belgium lined with magnificent foliage and speckled with charming towns.
The La Nouville Etoile includes a large sundeck with jacuzzi, a main deck with a panoramic lounge, a bar area with piano, a dining room, a fitness room and an elevator. There are 4 oversized suites (over 200 square feet), featuring flat screen monitors with internet connection, satellite television and video, double sink bathrooms with large showers.
Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout - from the selection of the linens, to the fresh fruit and flowers in each suite. The warm, elegant teak interiors, subtle color schemes and pleasant furnishings invite you to relax and enjoy.
Nancy to Strasbourg
Sunday, Day 1 Nancy
Guests are met in Strasbourg** and transferred to La Nouvelle which will be moored in Nancy. After a champagne welcome we set off for a short cruise to Laneuville. Tonight, enjoy your first of many gourmet meals on board.
Monday, Day 2 Nancy to Lagarde
We cruise during breakfast this morning, then a short drive to Nancy for a walking tour of the city beginning at the elegant Place Stanislas. Flanked by handsome Baroque palaces and enclosed by ornate gold and wrought iron entry gates, the square is considered one of the grandest in all of France. The Art Nouveau movement originated in Nancy and we have the opportunity to visit the Musee de l’Ecole De Nancy to see its fine collection. Return to the barge for a leisurely afternoon cruise to Lagarde. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 Lagarde to Xouaxange
Enjoy breakfast on board. After a morning cruise past tidy farms and pasturelands we reach Richecourt, our last lock “climbing up”. The lock of Richecourt replaces 6 old locks and has an elevation of 15 meters. After passing this lock, we then cruise on to Xouaxange. After lunch, drive to one of the local Cristalleries where fine crystal is still blown by hand. Then continue to Sarrebourg to have a look at the famous Chagal stained glass windows. Dinner on board.
Wednesday, Day 4 Xouaxange to Lutzelbourg
After breakfast we continue along the canal we have been gradually climbing, to reach the crest of the Vosges Mountains. After navigating two tunnels carved into the mountaintop, we will encounter the Arzviller boat elevator. This unique lock allows a barge to glide effortlessly up or down the mountainside using a sophisticated system of weights and balances. We continue the cruise through the Zorn Valley where the surrounding hilltops are dotted with ruins of feudal castles. Our overnight mooring will be in Lutzelbourg. Dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 5 Lutzelbourg to Saverne
We wind through the heart of Saverne, past the regal 18th century Bishop’s Palace in the heart of the Alsatian countryside. From Saverne, we take an afternoon drive along the Route du Vin d’ Alsace to the old fortified town of Obernai where we visit the market square and 14th C ramparts that surround the city. Enroute, we stop at a vineyard to taste some of the best Alsatian wines. Dinner on board.
Friday, Day 6 Saverne to Strasbourg
Today we end our cruise in Hochfelden just on the outskirts of Strasbourg. Our afternoon tour of Strasbourg includes the folk museum and the 11th century gothic cathedral, leaving enough time to stroll around to explore the fine selection of shops. Captains farewell dinner onboard.
Saturday, Day 7 Strasbourg
After breakfast, disembark La Nouvelle Etoile and transfer to your drop-off point in Strasbourg.
Note : The route is run in reverse on alternate weeks and excursion days and mooring places may change
LA NOUVELLE ETOILE
Year 2024 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMODATION |
REGULAR |
Charter 8 passengers |
$72,000 |
Suite per person |
$9,554 |
Single supplement |
$4,777 |
DEPARTURE DATES |
RATE |
|
| Jul 21, 28; Aug 4 | Reg | France - Alsace & Lorraine |
Year 2025 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMODATION |
REGULAR |
Charter 8 passengers |
$75,000 |
Suite per person |
$9,750 |
Single supplement |
$4,900 |
DEPARTURE DATES |
RATE |
|
| Jul 20, 27; Aug 3, 10 | Reg | France - Alsace & Lorraine |
