7-day Lorraine Tour
GUIDED TOUR BY SHIP AND BIKE FROM AND TO AMSTERDAM
Daily program Wasserbillig - Toul (The program is subject to change without notice)
Saturday: (cycling distance appr. 15 km)
The crew of La Belle Fleur welcomes you on board around 15h, in the border village of Wasserbillig. From here you will start a short bike trip along the river Sauer, which is a small border river that flows closely past the mooring place of the ship. On this trip, you will pass along several nice and cosy villages.
Sunday: (cycling distance appr. 35 km)
After breakfast, you will cycle to the pearl of the river Moselle "Remich". On the way you can visit the small village of Ehnen with its wine museum. After a walk through the old streets and narrows alleys, you can continue your bike tour to the old roman villa in Nennig, where you can be amazed by the beautiful and well-kept tiles.
Monday: (cycling distance appr. 40 km)
Today you will ride into France, and with that the scenery will change too. The narrow Moselle valley becomes flatter and wider. This gives you the opportunity to make a deeper acquaintance with the country. But before we leave Luxemburg we visit the small but famous village of Schengen. There were once one of the most important treaty's was signed, is now a European museum. But a visit to the Maginot-line is certainly also a part of the program today. The underground defence system stretches across the whole area, which was meant to protect France, and at the same time make all facilities available for pure survival. In other words, you'll be looking at a masterpiece of wartime architecture. When it is coffee time, La Belle Fleur expects you in Thionville; a city that was rich in metal industry, but today it is primarily a city of beautiful buildings, left behind by the many conquests, such as the Romans, the Luxembourgers and the Spaniards.
Tuesday: (cycling distance appr. 35 km)
The trip today takes you along the Moselle, where you can enjoy all that made this region so great. You ride past old steel factories and pumping-stations, across shady bike paths to the very well-known city of Metz. In short, today is dedicated to industrial heritage, nature, and for the perfect finish; examples of great cultural achievements. Upon arrival in Metz, you can also participate in a guided walk through the city, not just to admire the Centre Pompidou, but also the Cathedral and so much more. Or perhaps you would rather enjoy the ambiance at the many squares and terraces the city is proud of.
Wednesday: (cycling distance appr. 55 km or 25 km)
Now it's time for a somewhat more adventurous trip; the old towpaths of the Moselle take you to the picturesque Pont-à-Mousson. Or you can stay on board of La Belle Fleur After a visit to this city, which has a typical character because it is situated on both banks of the Moselle, you'll bike through an old canaled part of the Moselle. As you ride through, you will be amazed by the beauty of the area, as you eventually arrive at one of those typical quiet little French villages of Frouard. This village seems to have gone to sleep under the vicinity of Metz and Nancy, and perhaps that's how it got it's quite nature.
Thursday: (cycling distance appr 30km)
Today the cycle path leads you along the connecting channel between the Moselle and the Meurthe to Nancy. After a visit to this metropolitan city, the tour continues to the old fortress-city of Liverdun. There, the La Belle Fleur will await you at an idyllic spot.
Friday: (cycling distance appr 17km)
From Liverdun we cycle in the direction of Toul. A small, charming fortress-city with a rich history situated at the Moselle's riverside. After a cup of coffee in the afternoon, the team of the La Belle Fleur says goodbye.
Daily program Toul - Wasserbillig (The program is subject to change without notice)
Saturday:
The crew of La Belle Fleur gladly welcomes you on board around 15h, in the charming French fortified town of Toul. After coffee, you have the opportunity to visit this town using a guide. Toul, a town that used to be the diocese of the bishop of Toul in times gone by, will display it's pretty churches, its old house of government officials, but also its little alleys and nice terraces.
Sunday: (cycling distance appr. 17 km)
Today you follow the bending river the Moselle, through the valley. You will a view of the small locks and old river branches. In Liverdun, the ship will await you under the watchful eye of the cities castle.
Monday: (cycling distance appr. 30 km)
Today you mainly cycle along the connecting channel between the Moselle and the Meurthe to Nancy. After you payed the city a visit the tour continues to the quiet, characteristic French village Frouard.
Tuesday: (cycling distance appr. 55 km or 25 km)
The trip that is set in the program for today, begins with a ride along an old part of the canalised Moselle, till we arrive in Pont-à-Mousson. This city, which is situated on both banks of the river Moselle, has a very outstanding character due to its unique location. After this you can choose to continue the tour by bike or on board of La Belle Fleur. When you bike further to Metz, the adventure picks up, as passing the old towpaths of the Moselle. When you have arrived in Metz, you can participate in a guided walk through the town, to admire the Centre Pompidou, the great well-known cathedral and so much more.
But it's certainly also worthwhile doing some shopping in this great city, with so many big shopping centres to choose from.
Wednesday: (cycling distance appr. 35 km)
Today, you will bicycle along the Moselle and enjoy everything that has made this region so historically great. You ride past old steel factories and pumping-stations. When it is coffee time, La Belle Fleur awaits you in Thionville; a city once made rich by the metal industry, but today only displays many beautiful buildings, left behind by the many conquests, such as the Romans, the Luxembourgers, and the Spaniards.
Thursday: (cycling distance appr. 40 km)
Now it's time to take a trip to the France-Luxembourg border, where we visit the famous village of Schengen. But before we get there we ride through the forest of Cattenom, where you can see the bunkers and underground army facilities of the Maginot line.
Later in the day we make a stop in the small town of Sierck-les-Bains where you can visit the medieval castle and dream along looking at the land from the top of the castle. Later you ride into Schengen, this was once just a small sleepy village, before it was awakened by the event that made it world-famous; the Schengen agreement. To end the bike tour of today we bike to Nennig where you can visit an old Roman villa with beautiful kept mosaics. After a visit to the villa you cross the bridge over the river Moselle in Nennig and you arrive near the ship in Remich "the pearl of the river Moselle".
Friday: (cycling distance appr. 35 km)
This day is reserved for a trip through the many beautiful vineyards of Luxembourg. On your way to Wasserbillig you can visit the wine museum in the small town of Ehnen. It is also very nice to take some time and enjoy a walk in this town, discover the small old streets and narrows alleys. To conclude the trip for today, we ride further to the village of Wasserbillig. Being the final destination of your journey, this little border town offers you the possibility of doing some last-minute shopping in Luxembourg.
After coffee the crew of la Belle Fleur says you goodbye.
Bicycle:
After arrival on board you will be allocated a bike suitable to your height. This hybrid bike, is at your disposal during your trip until Friday at 3 PM. Your bike has 8 speeds, hand brakes, pannier bags and a lock. Also helmets will be at your disposal. Before you make your first tour, the guide will give you instructions about the bike. We draw your attention to the fact that you will be held responsible for damage to or theft of the bike, as long as the bike is not on board. (it's a bike with a value of more than EUR 800,-). Never leave it unattended. Always lock it and fasten it to a fixed object. Because it is very difficult to take your bike with the train in France (from Toul to Wasserbillig or the other way around) we do not allow our guests to bring their own bike.
Ship: La Bellle Fleur - Category Standard Plus
The La Belle Fleur was built in 1929 as a freighter of type 'luxury motor', under the name Anjoma. In 1993 the ship was converted into a passenger ship. At that time, they also renamed and given the name Sylvia. Meanwhile the ship is internally renovated, rebuilt and it got a new name.
Capacity: max. 19 people
Cabins: The "La Belle Fleur" has 9 double cabins. All cabins with private bathroom and central heating. Split-level beds.
Day Stay: La Belle Fleur is internally renovated and rebuilt during winter 2011/2012. Ita great ship to relax after a bike ride.
Electricity: 220 V
La Belle Fleur complies with the strict safety regulations laid down by the Dutch Shipping Inspection Authorities. On board you find a cosy dining room, a sun deck to relax after your tour.
All our cabins are provided with hot and cold water, private shower and toilet, 220 voltage and central heating. There is limited storage space in the cabin. We recommend 1 suitcase per person. You can slide the suitcase under the bed.
Do not expect a cruise ship with its passive luxury. The Bike and Boat Holidays are for people who really enjoy the physical activity of cycling and who value sociability more than wholesale luxury.
Departure dates:
Wasserbillig - Toul
14 May 2016
11 June 2016
25 June 2016
9 July 2016
23 July 2016
6 August 2016
20 August 2016
3 September 2016
17 September 2016
1 October 2016
15 October 2016
Toul - Wasserbillig
21 May 2016
18 June 2016
2 July 2016
16 July 2016
30 July 2016
13 August 2016
27 August 2016
10 September 2016
24 September 2016
8 October 2016
Travel information:
If you fly to Luxemburg airport you can use our shuttle bus from and too the ship. If you come by car, you can park your car at a guarded parking place " Tiefgarage A" near the airport (EUR 60,-*) and come to the ship with our shuttle bus (EUR 55,- per person) To enjoy the shuttle bus you have to book the bus with your reservation. The shuttle bus will be waiting for you by Tiefgarage A at the airport of Luxemburg.
Adress of the parking place:
Tiefgarage A
Rue de Trèves
L-1110 Nierderanven
Luxemburg
Mooring place Wasserbillig:
Rue de la Moselle
Wasserbillig
Luxemburg
Mooring place Toul:
Rue Porte Moselle
Toul
France
Characteristics:
Benefits:
- Journey and accommodation on board 7 days/ 6 nights (Saturday -Friday)
- 6 x Breakfast, 6 x lunch packet, 6 x dinner on board
- Use of bed sheets, towels (daily towel change possible)
- Tour guide who bikes along, guided city tours.
- Coffee and tea on board in the afternoon
- Port and lock fees
Start date: on request
End date:
Duration:
Price:
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Startdate
Middate
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Additional costs:
- Transfer on Saturday and Friday from and to the ship
- Bicycle rent: normal bike EUR65,- and E-bike EUR150,- for the week
- Drinks on board
- Bike insurance EUR10,- (to be paid on board)
- Single use cabin EUR 250,-
- Excursions
- Parking space in the near of the airport Stadt Luxemburg (EUR 60,-), shuttle bus from and to the ship (EUR 55,- per person)
- Special diets and vegetarians have to give notice of this with booking. An extra fee of EUR 50,00 can be asked for diets.
Discount:
- Family's with young children (younger than 12 years old on day of departure) we offer a three-person cabinwith a discount of EUR 150,00 for the child.