Our base in Hesse

About Hesse

Hesse puts you in prime position to explore your choice of this region’s top highlights. Westward you can cruise through the deepest lock in France and on to Nancy (14hrs from Hesse), city of Art Nouveau and grand Baroque art and architecture. Or you can choose to branch northwards, shortly after Hesse, towards cosmopolitan Saarbücken in Germany. Finally, eastward will take you up the region’s iconic boat lift at Arzviller (2hrs from Hesse) and on to Strasbourg (a further 14.5hrs on).

What you get on the base

Facilities

• Toilets and showers
• Wifi
• Luggage storage: You may leave your luggage with our reception team on check-in and check-out days – but this is subject to availability, must be collected before the base closes and and is left at your own risk.

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Vacation Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Travel to Hesse

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By train

Closest train station(s):

• Sarrebourg: 5km

By Road

Be prepared: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Car rental :

Car rental is available at Europcar in Sarrebourg (10 min from the base) or at Strasbourg airport. 

Parking

• Enclosed gated parking or garage onsite (fees apply).

By Air

Closest airport(s):

• Strasbourg: 74km (E25)

Arrival at Hesse

For more details about:

• when to arrive at our bases
• what to expect when you arrive 
• how to prepare for check-in
• what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.

Le Boat base

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