Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Barge Holiday in France: The Picturesque Region of Alsace-Lorraine

Anyone that is pondering the idea of going on a barge holiday in France should certainly consider cruising through the picturesque Alsace-Lorraine region. It is filled with historic castles and is renowned for its Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Do keep in mind no matter where you decide to cruise on your barge holiday it is always vital to find the proper vessel, which will enable you to feel relaxed and comfortable.



Alscae-Lorraine
Should you decide to cruise through Alsace-Lorraine on your barge holiday in France you are certainly going to be delighted with what you will see.

Many cruises begin in the historic town of Saverne. Beautiful sights within the city include the 15th century former castle (Chateau Vieux) and the adjacent 15th century Roman Catholic Church. Saverne’s most famous building is the Rohan Castle, which was once home to the bishops of Strasbourg and is now a museum.

Another tour highlight includes stopping to see the world famous Strasbourg Cathedral. Standing at 466 feet (142 metres) it is the highest still-standing structure built during the Middle Ages. It is visible far across the plains of Alsace and can be seen from as far off as the Vosges Mountains or the Black Forest on the other side of the Rhine. The cathedral is one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in Europe, and is very popular on walking holidays as well as barge holidays.

Other stops along the tour include visiting the Rene Lalique Collection as well as taking the time to see the Arzviller boat elevator.

Selecting a vessel

Finding a vessel that meets all of your desires is crucial when going on a barge holiday. In France, there are so many tremendous vessels, however one of the most raved about is the La Nouvelle Etoile.

It is ultra plush and modern and is designed for eight people. Inside the cabin there is a teak-lined dining area, a bar, piano and a saloon. The sun deck is fully equipped with loungers and a hot tub.

There are four rooms on board and each one has its own en-suite bathroom. Additional facilities include an exercise room and eight bikes.

Delectable Dining

While on a barge holiday in France you should expect nothing less than excellent wine and cuisine.

The wine cellar of the La Nouvelle Etoile includes St Emillion Grand Cru, Chablis Premier Cru Pouilly Fuisse, Chassagne-Montrachet and Riesling Grand Cru.

Every afternoon a wonderful cheese platter with Munster, Brie, Fourme d’Ambert and Chaource will be served to whet your appetite.

Then, the world-class chefs aboard the vessel will prepare mouth-watering dishes such as duck breast with a passion fruit glace, medallions of veal with a girolles and truffle sauce and crepes suzette with homemade vanilla sauce.


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