The arzviller experience
Topic | Sciences and discovery |
Departure | BOOFZHEIM (67) |
Details | Cruising on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin and Canal du Rhône au Rhin, take your boat up the Arzviller boat lift and experience one of the greatest marvels of modern canal engineering. Spend time in the cosmopolitan city of Strasbourg, admire Europe’s biggest stained glass window in Sarrebourg and enjoy fantastic view of Alsace from the Château du Haut Barr in Saverne. Let down your hair and have fun at the Europa fun park in Rust, just over the border in Germany. For more information, visit http://www.leboat.net or send an email to info@leboat.fr Tel: 04 68 94 42 80 |
Stop in Plobsheim
The village of Plobsheim date 778 and the reign of Charlemagne ii was called "Bladbolsheim" which means Land of charming sovereign. Nearby, the artificial pond clearing the Ill form a superb stretch of water which allows the practice of all non-motorized watersports.
What to see / visit in Plobsheim:
- Castle of Zorn
- Chapel of Notre-Dame du Chêne
- Protestant Church
- Church of Saint-Pierre, Saint-Paul
- Güntzerschloss
- Kempferhof castle built by John Dartein in 1865
- Pierre du triple ban
- The Thumenau
Accommodation nearby
Hôtel les Alizés
- Lipsheim
- 03 88 59 02 00
Mister Bed
- Ostwald
- 03 88 66 77 74
Camping Caravaning du Ried
- Boofzheim
- 03 88 74 68 27
Camping - Ferme Tuileries
- Rhinau
- 03 88 74 60 45
Stop in Strasbourg
So much to see in this great city, its streets bright with flowers! It is here where you'll find the European Parliament, whose impressive buildings can be seen from the canal. Strasbourg is also famous for its gastronomy: foie gras, Alsace wines, chocolates, brandy and much more!
What to see / visit in Strasbourg:
- Historic center
- Grande Ile or ellipse island World Heritage by UNESCO in 1988
- Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
- Reformed church Saint-Paul
- Palace of Cardinal de Rohan
- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Alsatian Museum
- European Parliament
Accommodation nearby
East Hotel
- Hoenheim
- 03 88 81 02 10
Mister Bed
- Ostwald
- 03 88 66 77 74
Hôtel les Alizés
- Lipsheim
- 03 88 59 02 00
Le Verger de Bischwiller
- Bischwiller
- 03 88 63 02 02
Stop in Hochfelden
Hochfelden lies between the mountains of the Vosges and the Alsace plain. This city is famous for its brewery. It is a tradition since the year 840 local brewer and owner, Meteor, has a museum and a brewery. You can take a guided tour by train.
What to see / visit in Hochfelden:
- The Chapel of St. Wendelin
- The Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
- The Synagogue
- Cemetery of 1859
- The Protestant church built in 1895
- The Market Place
- The Meteor Brewery
Accommodation nearby
Hostellerie de l'Etoile
- Wasselonne
- 03 88 87 03 02
Le Verger de Bischwiller
- Bischwiller
- 03 88 63 02 02
East Hotel
- Hoenheim
- 03 88 81 02 10
Mister Bed
- Ostwald
- 03 88 66 77 74
Stop in Saverne
Severn a charming little town, having the characteristics of the region: sloping roofs and full of geraniums in the windows. There are some beautiful old half-timbered traditional houses in the city, particularly in the high street. In addition, the city has many monuments, castles and exhibitions as well as a botanical garden.
What to see / visit in Saverne:
- The church and convent of Recollects
- Protestant church
- The Synagogue
- Castle Museum of Rohan
- The Château des Rohan
- The Chappe Tower of the telegraph
- The castle of Haut-Barr
- Castle of Greifenstein
- The Maison Katz
- The Square of the Unicorn
- The tower Cagliostro
- Oppidum or "fossé des Pandours"
- Relais de poste
- The mill
- The Rose Garden has over 550 varieties
Accommodation nearby
Hostellerie de l'Etoile
- Wasselonne
- 03 88 87 03 02
Restaurant La Petite Auberge
- Rosheim
- 03 88 50 40 60
Hostellerie du Prieuré
- Saint-quirin
- 03 87 08 66 52
Stop in Lutzelbourg
Located at the foot of the Plateau Lorrain, in the pleasant valley of the Zorn, on the borders of Alsace and Lorraine, Lutzelbourg is topped by the ruins of a castle from the 11th and 12th centuries that overlooks the valley and gave its name to the town.
The Zorn, famous for its water quality and its famous trout, attracts many fishermen. The hiking trails through the forest, beautifully maintained by the association of Vosges Club are travelled by many tourists who love the peace and true nature.
On the banks of the canal, a bike path over 50 km will connect the inclined Arvilliers canal to Strasbourg Cathedral without dismounting.
What to see / visit in Lutzelbourg:
- Remains of ancient farms
- Traces of a Roman tower
- Castle Greifenstein
- Castle Lutzelbourg
- Church of Saint-Michel
Accommodation nearby
Hostellerie de l'Etoile
- Wasselonne
- 03 88 87 03 02
Hostellerie du Prieuré
- Saint-quirin
- 03 87 08 66 52
Center Parcs Les Trois Forêts
- Hattigny
- 04 90 25 82 64
Restaurant La Petite Auberge
- Rosheim
- 03 88 50 40 60
Stop in Niderviller
The plant Niderviller was founded in 1735. She was particularly renowned in Europe for porcelain and coins "majolica" in the 2nd half of the eighteenth century. Local motifs often depict floral decorations. From 1930 to 1960 the factory produced very attractive plates shells Art Deco style.
What to see / visit in Niderviller:
- Château des Carrières
- Ruins of a Roman villa
- The old buildings of the porcelaine industry
- The old mill
- Church of Sainte-Croix
Accommodation nearby
Hostellerie du Prieuré
- Saint-quirin
- 03 87 08 66 52
Center Parcs Les Trois Forêts
- Hattigny
- 04 90 25 82 64
Hostellerie de l'Etoile
- Wasselonne
- 03 88 87 03 02
Hôtel-Résidence La Rubanerie
- Schirmeck
- 03 88 97 01 95
Stop in Hesse
Visit the typical Lorraine village called Lagarde. It's part of the regional park of Lorraine. Here you will find a pretty harbor flourished "Navig France". The Canal de la Marne au Rhin, the river Sanon, the Ruisseau de la Laixiere are the main rivers that cross the village.
What to see / visit in Lagarde:
- Traces of a fourteenth century castle, rebuilt eighteenth century
- Traces of the Martincourt Castle, built in 1602 for Claude Martin Castellan of Lagarde by the Bishop of Metz, destroyed during World War II
- German military cemetery
- French military cemetery
- The pretty harbor "Navig France"
- The church of St Jean Baptiste. The windows date from 1921
Accommodation nearby
Center Parcs Les Trois Forêts
- Hattigny
- 04 90 25 82 64
Hostellerie du Prieuré
- Saint-quirin
- 03 87 08 66 52
Hôtel-Résidence La Rubanerie
- Schirmeck
- 03 88 97 01 95
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