Lilas

Cruising the Canal de la Marne au Rhin through the heart of the Alsace region, Belmond Lilas passes forests abundant with pine trees and small ruin castles on isolated hilltops between Arzviller and Strasbourg. Along the canal, guests can visit small villages and towns including Lutzelbourg and Saverne before exploring Strasbourg, the culinary capital of the Alsace region and highlight of the cruise.

To reinforce the extraordinary experience of connecting with nature, the new barges are inspired by Biophilia, a design approach that brings the outside world into the interior space. Each barge is individually designed to reflect the tones of the flowers and landscapes they represent.

Commenting on the design, Inge Moore, Interior Designer from The Gallery HBA, London says, ‘I want to create spaces where guests can really unwind and reconnect with what is important in their lives. I believe in order to do this, we need to look back towards nature – an antidote to our busy everyday lives. The aim of the design is to kindle a strong connection with the living, breathing world – a design which embraces a love for life and all pure living forms’.

–        Vehicle transfer or train transfer from Paris to the river cruiser (if applicable).

–        Private hire transfers are also available from Lyon and Geneva

–        Table d’hôte meals – Each week’s menu includes regional specialities and seasonal delicacies unique to              the particular area of the country in which you are cruising

–        Complimentary beverages

–        All excursions stated in the itinerary, fully escorted by the experienced on-board guide

Not included:

–        Airfare to and from France

–        Cancellation insurance and crew gratuity (suggested minimum amount is 5% of the cruise price

Cabin

• Grand luxe (5*)
• 4 king/twin suites
• Air-conditioned
• Centrally heated

Public area

• CD player, CDs, DVDs, books, games, and
• iPod dock
• Wi-Fi 

Deck

• 39 meters Long
• Sundeck with Spa pool
• Bicycles
• Air-conditioned minibus

• 39 metres long

Belmond Afloat in France is now offering 3 night cruises on board the 4 cabin barges Amaryllis, Hirondelle,  Pivoine and Lilas. 

These new 3 night journeys are based on existing routes with a change over in the middle of the week, and will therefore depart on set Sunday’s and wednesday’s throughout our 2018 season.

As all 3 night journeys are available for charter only, there are no open sailing cabins available. 

The departure date of Lilas is 1 July Strasbourg to Saverne & 4 july Saverne to Arzviller.

Rates 2019