Nature and Historical Heritage

This charming Lorraine village is overlooked by a fortress built by the abbots of Marmoutier in the 10th century, offering a superb view over the lush valley, the marina, and the canal. Glass lovers can also visit the Wurm Crystal workshop and boutique, where the craft of crystal cutting has been passed down for three generations in the purest traditional style.

Cruising the Marne-Rhine Canal, the Arzviller inclined plane is a highlight. This unique boat lift raises or lowers your boat by 45 meters , a remarkable experience! Learn more with a visit to the engine room and the barge museum. Also worth visiting: the “Fusion Libre” crystal workshop and the 500-meter summer toboggan run at the foot of the lift , great fun for families.

As you navigate toward Tannenheim, you’ll pass through a 475-meter tunnel,right after the impressive 2,306-meter Arzviller tunnel. From the Tannenheim marina, you can reach the charming village of Niderviller, renowned for its historic faience and porcelain workshop, still in operation today. While moored here, you can also take a trip to Sarrebourg (6 km away), known for its archaeological ceramics and stained glass windows by Marc Chagall.

Located between two regional nature parks (Lorraine and Northern Vosges), Mittersheim offers vast expanses of water and lush forests. Its many ponds,originally created in the Middle Ages for fish farming,now supply the Saar Coal Canal. The most iconic: the lakes of Mittersheim and Stock, the largest navigable lake in Lorraine. Expect beaches, swimming, water sports, cycle paths... perfect for both sunbathers and sports enthusiasts during your river cruise.