Departing from our base in Lutzelbourg, cruise towards Strasbourg to explore Alsatian culture or use the Arzviller boat lift to get to the stunning city of Nancy.
Alsace boat hire in a few words…
Arriving at the Lutzelbourg base, you will see its fortress and its renowned cut-glass and crystal factories. On all itineraries, you will see houses with flower-covered, corbelled balconies, beautiful churches with onion-shaped steeples, forged-steel gates and railings as you go along. Wherever you stop, you will find food specialties: sauerkraut and cooked meats as well as mouth-watering pastries made with red fruits, plums and damsons. Cruising westward you will pass through the boat lift at Saint-Louis Arzviller. This impressive feat of engineering looks rather like a bathtub full of water sloping upwards. It does the work of 17 locks. Going westwards you reach Sarreguemines by following the Canal des Houillères de la Sarre (Sarre Coalmines Canal) in a wooded setting. Still going westwards, you can also get to Nancy, the natural home of Art Nouveau with its famous glassworks and the Place Stanislas, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The
highlights of Lutzelbourg
- The boat-lift is unique piece of art in waterways engineering
- You can reach the prosperous cities of Strasbourg and Nancy in a week
our routes departing from Lutzelbourg
The routes shown are only suggestions; don’t forget that you can stop wherever you like on your cruise.
Hard iron and good food
Waterway
SaarItinerary
Lutzelbourg...Lutzelbourg
The boat lift at St Louis Arzviller allows boats to climb 44.55 metres of height difference in 20 minutes. It’s the only engineering of its kind in Europe and sits in an outstanding setting. Worth a detour on your cruise.
Xouaxange is a small village full of charm located in the Moselle department and the Grand-Est region. The Canal de la Marne au Rhin, the stream of Gondrexange and the stream of the Etang du Bois de Rinting cross the commune.
Situated between the Lorraine Regional Nature Park and the Vosges Regional Nature Park, Mittersheim is a small village with many charms, surrounded by stretches of water and green forests.
As its name suggests, Sarralbe developed at the confluence of the valleys of the Sarre and the Albe. Its 693-hectare forest and amazing forest house make it a great place to moor your Pénichette among the greenery.
The town became world-famous for its pottery industry. Although this ended in 2007, you can visit its museum to find out eveything you wanted to know about earthenware. The town also has a wealth of historic heritage.
This German town is the main economic, university and cultural centre of the Saarland. Stop here on your cruise to show your children the Saarland’s oldest zoo (1,000 animals) or enjoy a cultural break at the theatre or cinema.
Technical masterpieces and Art Nouveau
Waterway
Canal de la Marne au RhinItinerary
Lutzelbourg...Lutzelbourg
The boat lift at St Louis Arzviller allows boats to climb 44.55 metres of height difference in 20 minutes. It’s the only engineering of its kind in Europe and sits in an outstanding setting. Worth a detour on your cruise.
The local culture & heritage of the commune are worth a visit: the remains of the castle built on a feudal mound, religious buildings such as the church of Saint-Basle and the chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâces.
This magnificent town is especially famous for its Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the middle of the square is a statue of Stanisłas Leszczynski, with rococo style fountains. All across the town are superb palaces and churches. All boating holidays in the region should include a stop here.
Excitement and relaxation
Waterway
Canal de la Marne au RhinItinerary
Lutzelbourg...Lutzelbourg
The boat lift at St Louis Arzviller allows boats to climb 44.55 metres of height difference in 20 minutes. It’s the only engineering of its kind in Europe and sits in an outstanding setting. Worth a detour on your cruise.
Xouaxange is a small village full of charm located in the Moselle department and the Grand-Est region. The Canal de la Marne au Rhin, the stream of Gondrexange and the stream of the Etang du Bois de Rinting cross the commune.
The Gondrexange Lake has a surface area of nearly 700 hectares and is a magnet for anglers: it's renowned for pike, pikeperch and perch. You can also enjoy the beach and swimming from your self-drive boat.
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our boats available
Departing from our Lutzelbourg base, we can offer the range of canal boats shown below. To see the full range of cruises available, please see our self-drive boat pages or contact our team who can help you to choose.
Pénichettes Classic®
The traditional Pénichette®, very easy to pilot and perfect for couples and families.
From 2 to 7 people.
Pénichettes Terrasse®
A spacious and well-lit boat, characterised by its lovely protected terrace at the rear.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Panoramic® (ex Flying Bridge)
One of the latest range of Pénichettes®, offering considerable comfort thanks to their double inside and outside helm positions.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Evolution®
Based on the strengths of the existing family of Penichettes®, this new generation of boats offers a completely new cruising experience.
Linssen
Choose one of the finest yachts with the Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9 boat! Elegance, high-quality furnishings and comfortable sailing are the hallmarks of these renowned boats.
From 2 to 6 people.
Europa
Cosy, elegant and designed as small yachts, the Europa boats offer decidedly modern comfort and aesthetics.
From 2 to 6 people.
Your departure
base Lutzelbourg
LOCABOAT HOLIDAYS
Le Port Amont – 7 rue de la Zorn
57820 – Lutzelbourg
FRANCE
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