The trip is rated as Level 2: Calm and relaxed cycling with short climbs up to 100 meters in altitude. Distances with over 50 kilometers per day. Approximately 5 hour daily bike rides. Good physical condition is important.

Day 1: Paris – Bougival
Embarkation at 14:00 in the center of Paris. The Crwe will be waiting for you on board for a tour of the city center. You will get to know your fellow travelers over a welcome drink, and during dinner you will enjoy a leisurely cruise to the Parisian suburb of Bougival. A short walk after dinner is on the program here.

Day 2: Bougival – Auvers-sur-Oise, approx. 42-46 km
After breakfast, you cycle along the Seine to Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Enjoy the view of western Paris from the Grande Terrasse. Continue to Conflans. After a short stop at the bridge of Pontoise, cycle along the picturesque Chemin des Monts to the small church of Auvers, famous for Van Gogh’s paintings. Take a walk to visit the artist’s grave in the Auvers cemetery.

Day 3: Auvers-sur-Oise – Beaumont – Creil – Pont-Sainte-Maxence, approx. 43 km
After a breakfast ride to Beaumont, get on your bike and follow the course of the Oise. On the way, you will pass Royaumont Abbey, one of the best-preserved monasteries from the 13th century. You reach the enchanting village of Chantilly at lunchtime. The stables of the castle are home to the horse museum, where shows are held daily. Once you arrive in Creil, the boat will be waiting to take you to Pont-Sainte-Maxence.

Day 4: Pont-Sainte-Maxence – Compiegne, approx. 44-54 km
On today’s tour, you will pass the abbey of Moncel, which was founded by King Philip the Fair in 1309. You also cross the "Forêt deihr deCompiègne" forest. This was a popular hunting ground for French kings. On the longer tour, you will also visit the town of Pierrefond with its imposing castle. Your destination for the day, Compiègne, will enchant you with its architectural wealth and the park of the Château de Compiègne.

Day 5: Compiegne – Pont l’Eveque, approx. 42-51 km
First you cycle to l’Armistice de la Clairière, an important town during the First World War. Then continue via Tracy and the abbey of Our-champs with its picturesque ruins through hilly woodland to Noyon with its imposing cathedral. For a longer cycle tour, you can cycle to Blérancourt, where there is a charming 17th century town hall and a small palace with a flower garden.

Day 6: Pont l’Eveque – Haudival – Peronne, approx. 47-56 km
Today you travel along the Canal du Nord, which was completed in 1966 to replace the old Canal de St. Quentin. During breakfast, the boat will take you to Haudival. Today’s cycle tour takes you via the Art Deco town of Ham and further along the Somme with its picturesque villages to Peronne. Peronne impresses with its cozy market square, the church, a fort and the Musee de Grande Guerre.

Day 7: Péronne, rest day
Today the ship stays in Peronne. You have time to visit the museum, take a stroll through the town or go on a shopping tour. Dinner in a restaurant of your choice. (not included, restaurant recommendations available on board)

Day 8: Peronne – Ytres – Moevres, approx. 40-52 km
The first part of your cycle tour takes you through the Somme river valley and on to Ruyaulcourt. The Canal du Nord has two tunnels through which the boat has to pass. Once everyone is on board, the boat sails through the tunnel, above which is the watershed between the Scheldt and Somme rivers. The ship then sails back downhill towards Arleux. Your berth is on the outskirts of Moeuvres.

Day 9: Moeuvres – Cambrai – Arleux – Pont Malin, approx. 35-50 km
Today you visit Cambrai, a lively provincial town with listed buildings and a beautiful park. You then cycle along the Chantraine moorland to rural Arleux.

Day 10: Pont Malin – Denain – Doornik, approx. 47-51 km
Today the boat sails for a few hours along the Canal du Grand Gabarit, passing through the former industrial region of northern France. Old coal mines and steelworks line the canal. The cycle tour begins in Denain. You cycle through open fields and small mining towns to the Belgian border. In Belgium you cross the so-called "white country". Today’s destination is Doornik (French: Tournai), one of the oldest towns in Belgium.

Day 11: Doornik – Oudenaarde, approx. 41-43 km
The ship sails downstream across the Scheldt and you reach the Flanders region. Flemish is spoken from here on. Today’s destination is Oudenaarde. In earlier times, this small town was located on the border between the French and German empires and was therefore repeatedly the scene of war. The figure of the most famous guard, "Hanske de Krijger", stands on the dome of the magnificent town hall. Oudenaarde has also made a name for itself as a carpet weaving town.

Day 12: Oudenaarde – Ghent, approx. 45 km
Today you will pass the ruins of the old Ename Abbey, which lies directly on the Scheldt. You continue along the river towards Ghent, your destination for today. Ghent is a lively university city with a rich history. The Lakenhal, the cathedral and the town hall bear witness to its trading and textile history. In the cathedral you can see some masterpieces by medieval artists. You can take part in a tour of the city center or visit the old Gravensteen Castle.

Day 13: Ghent – Aalterburg – Bruges, approx. 34-44 km
During breakfast, the ship will take you to Aalter. There you cycle past trees and fields, small villages and castles to the country estate of Hertsberge, where you can visit an interesting agricultural museum. Early arrival in Bruges, probably the most picturesque city in Flanders, which was one of the most important European banking and art centers from the 14th to the 16th century.

Day 14: Bruges round trip, approx. 22-38 km
Today the ship stays in Bruges. The tour guide offers a shorter or longer cycle tour through the beautiful surroundings of the city. You can also spend the day in Bruges to see the city, visit a museum, go shopping or enjoy a delicious beer in one of the street cafés.

Day 15: Bruges
After breakfast: end of the trip and disembarkation by 9.30 am in Bruges.

Day 1: Bruges
Arrival and embarkation in Bruges at 2.00 pm. After a welcome with the crew, the bikes are distributed followed by a short test ride. After dinner, the tour guide offers a city tour through the old town. This city is also known as the "Pearl of Flanders" and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the region.

Day 2: Bruges – Aalterbrug – Ghent, approx. 34-44 km
Your first cycle tour starts after breakfast. Halfway between Bruges and Ghent, the boat will be waiting for you. Once everyone is on board, the journey continues across the canal to Ghent. Ghent is a lively university city with a rich history. The Lakenhal, the cathedral and the town hall bear witness to its trading and textile history. In the cathedral you can see some masterpieces by medieval artists.

Day 3: Ghent – Oudenaarde, approx. 46-53 km
In the morning you cycle to Ghent, where you can take a nice tour through the historic center on a small canal boat. Later in the morning you continue towards Oudenaarde. This small town used to lie on the border between the French and German empires and was therefore often the scene of military conflicts. To this day, "Hanske the Warrior" watches over the town from atop the magnificent town hall. Built in the Brabant Gothic style, the sandstone building is one of the most beautiful town halls in Flanders. Oudenaarde is also known as the city of carpet weavers.

Day 4: Oudenaarde – Doornik (Tournai), approx. 42 km
Before you leave Oudenaarde, there is a guided tour of the town hall. You then follow the Scheldt upstream, cross the language border and reach the Walloon part of Belgium. Today’s destination is Tournai, one of the oldest cities in Belgium. Highlights worth seeing include the Notre Dame church (from the 12th and 13th centuries) and the Belfry Tower, which was built around 1200.

Day 5: Doornik (Tournai) – Bleharies – Arleux, approx. 41-53 km
During breakfast, the boat sails towards the Belgian-French border through the so-called "white country", where limestone has been mined since Roman times. Our cycle tour begins near the border town of Bleharies. The route leads across extensive fields and through small mining towns to Lewarde. There you can visit the mining museum. Today you will spend the night in Arleux.

Day 6: Arleux – Ruyaulcourt, approx. 36-51 km
The ship leaves the large canal today to continue on the Canal du Nord, which replaced the old Canal de St. Quentin. The cycle tour takes you to the town of Cambrai, a former Roman provincial capital and also an important place of pilgrimage. The impressively restored town fortress, which was built under Charles V, is well worth seeing. Later you cycle through the marshland of Chantraine to rural Ruyaulcourt.

Day 7: Ruyaulcourt – Péronne, approx. 39-52 km
The Canal du Nord has two tunnels through which the boat has to pass. The tunnel at Ruyalcourt is the longer of the two at 4350 m in length. The watershed between the Escaut (Scheldt) and Somme rivers is located above this tunnel. From there, the boat sails downhill towards Péronne. We continue our tour by bike through the Somme valley and ride through the sparsely populated, extensive hilly landscape. We then continue on to Péronne. The road between Bapaume and Péronne formed the battle front in the Somme region at the end of the First World War. The cycle tour ends in Péronne.

Day 8: Péronne, rest day
Today the boat stays in Péronne. It is just outside this charming little town with its picturesque market square, church, castle ruins and the impressive Grand Guerre Museum. There is no dinner on board today. You can eat out in one of the many restaurants in the town.

Day 9: Péronne – Épénancourt – Noyon – Pont l’Évêque, approx. 39-48 km
During breakfast, the boat will take you to the small village of Épénancourt. There we get on our bikes and set off on a long tour. The route runs through the slightly hilly, extensive countryside, picturesque villages and along the Somme to the Art Nouveau town of Ham. Today’s final destination is Noyon with its imposing cathedral.

Day 10: Pont l’Évêque – Compiègne, approx. 36-45 km
From Pont l’Évêque you continue to Compiègne on the Oise. Compiègne owes its architectural wealth to its proximity to Paris and the extensive forests in which the French kings liked to linger. The Château de Compiègne with its magnificent gardens is well worth a visit. The cycle tour leads through the forest of Ourscamp and across the River Aisne to Clairière de l’Armistice. It was here that the French and German generals signed the treaty that sealed the end of the First World War. We can visit a small but interesting museum there.

Day 11: Compiègne – Pont-Sainte-Maxence, approx. 45-55 km
Today you cycle through the forest south of Compiègne and follow the Oise further downstream towards Creil. The longer route includes a detour to the small town of Pierrefonds, where you have a wonderful view of the fairytale castle of the same name. Shortly before Pont Ste. Maxence, you will pass the abbey of Moncel, which was founded by King Philip the Fair in 1309.

Day 12: Pont-Sainte-Maxence – Creil – Beaumont – Auvers sur Oise, approx. 42-57 km
You leave the bustling town of Creil by bike and cycle to the enchanting Chantilly with its famous castle, which is also known for its racecourse and royal stables. After this visit, you continue the tour through a beautiful wooded area and reach Royaumont Abbey a little further on. The shorter tour takes you back to the boat at Beaumont. On the longer tour, we cross the River Oise in the direction of Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. His grave is also located here, which you can visit in the evening.

Day 13: Auvers sur Oise – Paris (Bougival/Rueil), approx. 42-46 km
After your late arrival in Auvers yesterday, you now have some time to follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh in Auvers. Then we approach the capital of light by bike and with many impressionistic impressions in our luggage. Lunch in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, where the Oise and Seine flow together. At midday we continue to St.Germain-en-Laye. to the palace, where we have a beautiful view over Paris. You continue by bike along the river to Bougival.

Day 14: Paris (Bougival/Rueil) – Paris
Today we finally cycle upstream along the Seine to Paris. It won’t be long now, but there are still some big bends in the Seine. The boat is moored in the center of the city. You can spend the rest of the day as you wish.

Day 15: Paris
End of your trip. Disembarkation after breakfast, by 09.30 am.

Due to varying wind and weather conditions, as well as organizational necessities, we reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary.

Please keep in mind that the ship is both your hotel and a machine that needs to be maintained and operated - both during the day and at night. Operational noise is therefore unavoidable.