Engineering Wonders and Art Nouveau

The passage through the Arzviller inclined plane is one of the highlights of a river cruise on the Marne-Rhine Canal. Unique in Europe, this boat lift carries your péniche up or down a 45-meter slope,an unforgettable sensation. To learn more about this remarkable engineering feat, visit the engine room and the barge-museum. Also in Arzviller: the “Fusion Libre” glassworks, where you can try glassblowing, and the inclined plane’s alpine toboggan run,over 500 meters of downhill fun for the whole family, located at the foot of the site.

In Nancy, boaters are well looked after: the Saint-Georges marina is located right in the city center. Once docked, it’s just a five-minute walk to the majestic Place Stanislas, with its gilded wrought iron gates, fountains, and elegant pavilions. As you stroll through the city, admire its Art Nouveau architecture and visit the Renaissance-style Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine, now home to the Lorraine Museum. Nearby, enjoy a round of mini-golf in the pleasant Pépinière Park , or explore the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art for a cultural experience.