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Highlights of this river cruise between Toul and Languimberg on the Marne to West Rhine Canal

From Languimberg, there are various directions you can take. You can head towards Strasbourg to explore one of Europe's most impressive waterways, head for Sarreguemines to explore the Saar Canal or head for Nancy for a cruise through the heart of Alsace. This is the path that we propose to take you on.

Let's go and discover 141 km of waterways ! Languimberg, also known as the port of Houillon, is an ideal starting point in this navigation area.

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Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

Etang de Gondrexange: this natural area is one of the jewels of the region. Created in the Middle Ages by fish-farming monks, the 700-hectare lake has retained its wild charm and rich wildlife and offers a myriad of water sports activities.

Etang de Gondrexange: this natural area is one of the jewels of the region. Created in the Middle Ages by fish-farming monks, the 700-hectare lake has retained its wild charm and rich wildlife and offers a myriad of water sports activities.

Réchicourt Lock, the highest in France: The construction of the Grande Écluse, in the 1960s, made it possible to replace 6 locks. An impressive structure due to its height (15.70 m), it offers a magnificent view of the ponds.

Réchicourt Lock, the highest in France: The construction of the Grande Écluse, in the 1960s, made it possible to replace 6 locks. An impressive structure due to its height (15.70 m), it offers a magnificent view of the ponds.

Lagarde, a bucolic stopover: Located in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, this village has a Memorial for history buffs and a pleasant marina with many activities available, including beautiful walks and bike rides.

Lagarde, a bucolic stopover: Located in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, this village has a Memorial for history buffs and a pleasant marina with many activities available, including beautiful walks and bike rides.

Rent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Marne to West Rhine Canal

Very popular with boaters, this canal links Toul to Strasbourg, crossing the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, the Vosges and the Alsace plain. Discover remarkable works such as the large lock at Réchicourt and the inclined slope at Arzviller, one of the most popular work in France. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and explore picturesque villages such as Lagarde or Saint Nicolas de Port. Most of the locks are automatic and operate without the assistance of lock keepers. You can start your cruise in Languimberg. Before departure, you will receive a short 1-hour training session about navigation rules and maneuvers.

Cruise between nature and historical heritage
The iconic sites of Lorraine
Spectacular works of art, unique in Europe

1 possible starting point

Languimberg

The locks are automatic on the Marne-Rhine Canal and the Rhone-Rhine Canal. They are closed on some bank holidays. Locks are manual on the Canal de la Sarre.

Navigation on this region’s waterways is quite easy and perfectly suitable for a first canal cruise experience.

You can moor wherever you want along the canals, even in the heart of the countryside.

The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Nancy - our suggested cruises

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Hesse / Nancy / Hesse

154 kms - 38 locks - 28 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Nancy / Lutzelbourg

190 kms - 44 locks - 34 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
Languimberg

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Waltenheim / Lagarde / Languimberg

99 kms - 35 locks - 20 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Languimberg / Nancy / Languimberg

132 kms - 38 locks - 25 h of navigation

Range Comfort 4 2

Estivale Sixto +

Estivale Sixto +

-35%

€3,358 €2,183

From €273 / pers

Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/17/26

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Comfort 2 0

Estivale Duo

-35%

€1,735 €1,128

From €282 / pers

Week of the 4/4/26 to 4/11/26

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 1
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Comfort 8 0

Estivale Octo

-35%

€3,424 €2,226

From €223 / pers

Week of the 4/4/26 to 4/11/26

Max. people : 10
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Premium 4 0

Estivale Quattro Fly C

Estivale Quattro Fly C

-35%

€3,417 €2,221

From €370 / pers

Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/17/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Standard 2 0

Sedan Primo

-35%

€1,182 €768

From €192 / pers

Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/13/26

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 1
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Comfort 4 0

Estivale Quattro B+

Estivale Quattro B+

-35%

€2,523 €1,640

From €273 / pers

Week of the 4/4/26 to 4/11/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Premium 6 0

Estivale Sixto Fly C

Estivale Sixto Fly C

-35%

€4,110 €2,672

From €334 / pers

Week of the 4/4/26 to 4/11/26

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Premium 8 0

Estivale Octo Fly C

Estivale Octo Fly C

-35%

€4,533 €2,946

From €295 / pers

Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/10/26

Max. people : 10
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

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Range Premium 8 0

Estivale Octo Fly C

Estivale Octo Fly C

-35%

€4,627 €3,008

From €301 / pers

Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/17/26

Max. people : 10
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

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Range Standard 8 0

Confort 1350 B

-35%

€3,016 €1,960

From €196 / pers

Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/13/26

Max. people : 10
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

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Range Comfort 2 2

Estivale Quattro S

Estivale Quattro S

-35%

€2,523 €1,640

From €273 / pers

Week of the 4/4/26 to 4/11/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Standard 4 2

Sedan 1000

-35%

€1,655 €1,076

From €134 / pers

Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/17/26

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Standard 4 4

Sedan 1160 N

-35%

€2,015 €1,310

From €131 / pers

Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/13/26

Max. people : 10
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Comfort Plus 2 2

Estivale Sixto Prest C

Estivale Sixto Prest C

-35%

€3,317 €2,156

From €359 / pers

Week of the 4/4/26 to 4/11/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Standard 8 0

Confort 1350 B

-35%

€2,954 €1,920

From €192 / pers

Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/10/26

Max. people : 10
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

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Range Standard 2 0

Sedan Primo

-35%

€1,158 €753

From €188 / pers

Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/10/26

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 1
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Premium 4 0

Quattro Fly C Green

Quattro Fly C Green

-35%

€3,417 €2,221

From €370 / pers

Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/13/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Standard 4 0

Confort 900 DP

-35%

€1,759 €1,143

From €163 / pers

Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/13/26

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Customer testimonials

Average :

4.8/5 (based on 7 opinion)

Excellent

6

Very Good

1

Medium

0

Mediocre

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Horrible

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Adrian H.

Cruise carried out on Aug 3, 2025, CrusaderCruise : Hesse round trip
"It was a wonderful journey."

Isabelle D.

Cruise carried out on Jun 3, 2023, Penichette 1120 RCruise : Lutzelbourg round trip
"It was brilliant!"

Michèle C.

Cruise carried out on May 27, 2023, Tarpon 49 QPCruise : Languimberg round trip
"It's a very pleasant, peaceful region. The people are very welcoming and all the tourism staff are keen to impress their visitors. There's a great sense of solidarity between the boats and the lock-keepers."

Pierre C.

Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2019, ClipperCruise : Hesse round trip
"auto-translation :''Pleasant exotic''"

Karen C.

Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Languimberg round trip
"We had a wonderful time"

Pierre G.

Cruise carried out on May 27, 2017, Peniche FCruise : between Waltenheim/Zorn and Languimberg
"auto-translation :''Pleasant landscapes, Arzviller lock very impressive, Saverne is a stop not to be missed''"

Denis C.

Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Languimberg round trip
"auto-translation :''Cruising in Alsace pleasant and relaxing.''"

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Gondrexange

Gondrexange

Known for its pond, this green space is one of the jewels of the region. Created in the Middle Ages by fish-farming monks, the nearly 700-hectare lake has retained its wild charm and rich wildlife and offers a myriad of water sports activities.

Réchicourt-le-Château

Beyond the remains of a 12th century castle, discover the remarkable Réchicourt Lock, the highest in France. It was built in the 1960s to replace 6 locks. This impressive structure due to its height (15.70 m) offers a magnificent view over the ponds.

Lagarde

Lagarde

Located in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, this village hosts a Memorial for history buffs and a pleasant marina with many activities available, including beautiful walks and bike rides. An ideal bucolic stopover.

Saint-Nicolas de Port

Recognisable thanks to the two high towers of its Basilica, Saint Nicolas de Port is also home to an old brewery, classified as a Historic Monument, which is now a museum dedicated to the history of beer making. For movie fans and curious onlookers, Saint-Nicolas-de-Port also hosts one of the largest museums dedicated to the Cinema in France.

Nancy

Nancy

Nicknamed the city of the "Golden Gates", it is world-famous for its architectural complex, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Place Saint-Stanislas was voted the French people's favourite monument in 2021. Take a seat at a Café and admire it!

Local market on Saturday morning

The price of your charter includes

The rental of the boat
Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
Boat insurance
Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
The navigation toll
A 13 kg gas bottle

* Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

The price of your rental does not include

Cancellation insurance
Navigation guide
One way supplement
Deposit redemption insurance
The cleaning package
Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

** Included on some boats