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Avalon Artistry II
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France
We sailed from Breisach, Germany over night, arriving in Strasbourg around 3 AM. When we awoke, we were greeted by a beautiful sunrise.
Situated on the border of France and Germany, this city blends the cultures of both countries in a delightful way. As capital of the Alsace region and seat of the Council of Europe and European Parliament, it is, without a doubt, an important city that manages to retain its historic charm.
Due to the early tour, which departed at 8 AM, buffet breakfast was a little earlier.
Canal Boat Tour
Unlike the day before where we had to be transported by motor coach to the starting point of our tour, we didn't have far to go this day.The canal boat pulled up a short distance from our ship and we all walked there to board it. The canal boat tour was followed by a guided walking tour and some free time.
Walking Tour
We visited the monumental red-sandstone Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre-Dame with its ancient
murals, stained-glass windows, and fascinating astronomical clock. It is known as one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in Europe.
Another highlight of the tour was the magical LA PETITE FRANCE district, home to half-timbered
houses, quaint shops, inviting bistros, and a waterfront promenade.
When we returned, we found the captain and one of the crew members in a small boat working on the ship's hull. They were always keeping things "ship shape" for us.
Inside the vessel, we'd sanitize our hands and were handed a wet towel, to refresh from the tour, along with a glass of fruit drink. These were always waiting for us upon arrival.
After lunch we'd depart for our optional tour to the Maginot Line (which we will cover in another post).
Additional photos can be found on our Rhine & Moselle Shutterfly page: Click on the image to the left for more Blog posts about this trip.
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