Xouaxange France
72
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At departure or passage at this port
CroisiEurope (72 Cruises)
MS Jeanine
29 Cruises
| 31 March | 7 days | One-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | |
| 31 March | 6 days | One-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle |
| 26 May | 6 days | One-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | |
| 26 May | 7 days | One-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle |
MS Madeleine
43 Cruises
| 25 March | 6 days | One-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | |
| 25 March | 7 days | One-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle |
Frequently Asked Questions
On the Marne-Rhine canal in the Moselle, in the area known as the land of ponds, between Lagarde and Lutzelbourg. The name sounds roughly like shwa-SHANZH. It defeats most passengers on the first try.
A steeple among the trees, reflections of water everywhere, forests closing the horizon. It is a tiny village with no monument to visit. The value of the call lies outdoors: the towpath, the ponds, and excursions to Sarrebourg.
A network of ponds created in the Middle Ages, many dug by monks for fish farming. Around Xouaxange, still water alternates with meadows and woods, drawing herons, grebes and dragonflies. Morning mist clings to the reed beds until the sun burns it off.
Walk or cycle the towpath, watch lock operations and greet passing boaters, or ride out to Sarrebourg for the Chagall window. This is a stop for breathing, not for ticking off sights.
An immense stained-glass work titled La Paix, designed by Marc Chagall, glowing in the Cordeliers chapel a few kilometres from the landing. Its deep blues, peopled with floating figures and bouquets, fill the building with an unreal light. It is the cultural high point of the area and excursions include it frequently.
The museum next to the chapel, with archaeological collections and a section devoted to Chagall, then the shopping streets of this unpretentious Moselle sub-prefecture. Allow a half-day including travel.
A boat lift opened in 1969, further along the canal toward Alsace. It hauls vessels up a 44.5-metre slope in a matter of minutes, replacing a former flight of 17 locks. Watching your boat enter a vast water-filled caisson that then slides along the hillside is an unusual piece of navigation.
No, it depends on the itinerary and the direction of travel. Check with your cruise line whether your route uses it, and whether the structure is operating on your travel dates: it is a technical installation that goes through maintenance periods.
Yes, in a quiet way. Lock operations hold attention, birds are easy to watch and the towpath is safe for cycling. The inclined plane, when it is on the programme, is the real showstopper of the day for younger passengers.
Yes. The currency is the euro, but the village has almost no shops and there is no ATM on site. Bring enough for a drink or a souvenir in Sarrebourg, where cards are accepted normally.
