Besançon -- Mulhouse
July 24
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Our
cruise
begins
in
Besançon
and
ends
in
Mulhouse.
During
this
special
week
you
will
visit
the
world
heritage
city
of
Besançon,
visit
a
museum
dedicated
to
impressionist
painter
Gourbet,
visit
a
chateau,
stop
by
the
Peugeot
Museum
followed
by a
visit
to
the
assembly
line
to
see
modern
auto
production,
do a
wine
tasting,
visit
the
largest
auto
museum
in
the
world
stop
by a
unique
steam
train
museum.
You
will
have
plenty
of
time
to
explore
the
tow
path
charms
as
this
cruise
is
90%
canal. |
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$1500 per person dbl --- Single
Supplement $1400
Approximately a 50% discount
Normal price $2990 pp dbl
Repositioning Cruise to
bring Lorraine from Burgundy to Alsace
July 24, 2010
The
best way to see France is at 4 MPH |
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The Lorraine's Forward Deck is a
favorite place for travelers as we
cruise through France.
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It is a
tight fit into the locks. 4 inches
each side |
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Lorraine's cabins are parallel
twins, with large picture
windows. The cabins are cozy and
well appointed. Each of coarse has
private toilet and shower. |
Our staff strives to make this the
best week of your year. |
Good
food, fine wines, and new friends. |
The open
airy look is found throughout
Lorraine |
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Lorraine
FEATURES
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Cabins :
11 twins
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22
Passengers
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7 Crew
members
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Sundeck
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Stereo,CD
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Air
conditioning
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Central
Heating
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Bicycles
on board
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Registry:
France
Year Built: 1926
Converted: 1985
Renovated: 1998
Size: 128 ft. x
17 ft.
Passengers: 22
Crew: 7
Handicap access:
No
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Besançon
-- Mulhouse
July 24, 2010
Saturday
Besançon
Meet at Dijon Railway Station at 2:45 P.M.
Sat. (Suggested train is Lyria TGV leaving
Paris 12:58 p.m. arriving Dijon at 2:37
p.m. Train Schedules may change for July.)
Coach Transfer to Lorraine moored in
the town of Besançon. Welcome cocktail on
board and orientation of the boat. At 7
p.m. you will experience your first Gourmet
dinner on board.
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Sunday
Besançon -- Baume Les Dames
After
breakfast we will visit Besançon which is a
World Heritage City. Recently UNESCO added
the citadel which was built by the famous
military architect Vauban, the ancient city
walls, and Fort Griffon. to its list of
World Heritage Sites. You will have a
guided walking tour of all these places plus
spend a delightful time in Old Town with
buildings dating from the middle ages.
During this tour you will see the
extraordinary astronomical clock.
This afternoon we cruise to Baume les dames
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Monday
Baume Les Dames -- L'Isle sur le Doubs
This morning we will begin with a morning
visit to Ornans , jewel of the Loue valley
with it’s, ancient houses , 16th.c church,
and a museum dedicated to the Impressionist
painter Gustav Corbet. You will see a lot
of works and paraphernalia from this famous
painter. This afeternoon we will cruise to
the charmlng riverside town of l'isle sur le
doubs, a
charming riverside town. This marks the end
of the river navigation. From now on it's
canal navigation giving us ample
opportunities to cycle and walk on the
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Tuesday
L'Isle sur le Doubs -- Montbeliard
This morning we cruise to Montbeliard ,with
its lovely old town center and 17c chateau.
We will also visit the Peugeot museum with a
collection of their cars since 1889, and
later visit the factory to see the assembly
line and how modern cars are built.
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Wednesday
Montbeliard -- Dannemarie
We cruise through the summit level of the
canal at Montreux-chateau and cruise down a
narrow valley to Dannemarie
-16 locks!-
to Dannemarie ,a very rural Alsatian
community ;this afternoon we visit Thann ,a
picturesque old town with the exceptionnal
church St Thiébaut and its 14thc. portal , a
unique example of the flamboyant gothic
style . We will also have the opportunity to
do some wine tasting since we are now in the
area of alsatian Riesling.
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Thursday
Dannemarie -- Mulhouse
We continue cruising to Mulhouse, and its
fantastic choice of museums. We will visit
the Steam Train museum and the national car
museum with its 464 cars of 98 different
brands dating from the turn of the 20th
Century.
Of course it is Thursday, our last day of
cruising. Tonight is our Gala farewell
dinner..
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Friday
After Breakfast you will be transported to
the Mulhouse Train Station to arrive there
before 10 a.m.
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Price for
this cruise is $1500 per person double.
Single Supplement is $1400.
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