By bike and boat from Maastricht to Paris

Welcome to your journey by bike and ship from Maastricht to Paris! After embarking on the MS Miró at around 12:00, you are already on your way. Almost imperceptibly, you will cross the Dutch-Belgian border with the ship and reach Liège. After an evening dinner, you will have the opportunity to get to know the city better on a guided tour.

Your first cycling leg is coming up! During breakfast the boat will take you to Neuville. On the bike, you will first go to Huy. Visit the citadel there, which once served as a prison and now houses the Museum of the Resistance and Concentration Camps . Below the citadel, the collegiate church of Notre-Dame is also worth a visit. With Namur you will reach your destination for the day. From the ship's mooring you have a beautiful view of the citadel opposite, one of the largest fortifications in Europe, which you can hike during a walk after dinner. Or how about a little tour through the charming alleys of the more than 1300-year-old city?

In the morning, the MS Miró will take you to tranquil Floreffe. The abbey there from the 12th century will inspire you. On the extensive grounds, you'll find buildings in a variety of architectural styles - from the Middle Ages to Classicism. Enjoy a hearty meal of locally produced cheese and try the monastery's own beer before you set off on your bike to Roselies. There, or nearby, you'll board the ship again. The ship sails in the direction of Charleroi. You will spend the night in Grosselies. Since the 3rd and 4th day depends on the conditions on the rivers, the course may vary for both days.

At breakfast time, the MS Miró will first take you to the ship lift at Strépy-Thieu. It is one of the largest ship lifts in the world and overcomes a height of over 70 meters. Visit the impressive structure before cycling to the Canal Historique du Centre. The boat lifts there are true masterpieces of Belgian civil engineering. With the town of Mons, you reach your destination for the day. Visit the sublime collegiate church of Sainte-Waudru and enjoy a beautiful view of the city from Le Beffroi, the landmark of Mons.

Through idyllic landscapes and beautiful villages you cycle today on your tour by bike and ship from Maastricht to Paris along the Canal du Centre, which was opened over 100 years ago. Along the way, you have the option of reboarding the ship at each lock to shorten the cycling leg. Once in Antoing, you can take a walk through the beautiful town or directly along the river Scheldt.

Today's stage of your tour by bike and boat from Maastricht to Paris takes you from Belgium to France. You cycle through picturesque villages, beautiful landscapes and forested areas. With Valenciennes you will reach your destination today. In the afternoon, tea and coffee awaits you on the MS Miró. Afterwards, a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which shows works by French and Flemish painters, among others, is rewarding.

Explore the ornate streets of Valenciennes once again and visit the market before getting back on your bike. Your tour by bike and boat from Maastricht to Paris takes you to Bouchain. The first documented mention of the small town on the Scheldt Canal took place around the year 900. Since then, Bouchain looks back on an eventful history, which is reflected in numerous buildings.

Today you will get to know the historic landscape of Picardy. You will first cycle to Ruyaulcourt. There you board the boat that will take you through the Souterrain de Ruyaulcourt . The 4,350-meter tunnel runs underground on the Canal du Nord. On the canal, cruise relaxed in a convoy of ships - commercial shipping determines the speed. Stretch your legs in the old town of Noyon before a delicious regional dinner awaits you on the ship.

After breakfast, you will once again have ample time to explore Noyon. Especially the cathedral will catch your eye. Held in the Gothic style, it was built in the 12th century and is one of the oldest church buildings in France. You will then cycle briskly to Pierrefonds. The castle there has already been used several times as a film set and will also inspire you - simply fabulous. Via Saint-Jean-aux-Bois you will reach Compiègne. The impressive castle once served as the residence of the French kings. Explore the extensive castle park and the extremely worth seeing old town.

Your tour by bike and boat from Maastricht to Paris takes you today along the Oise to Creil. Through small towns and a charming landscape you will cycle to the cozy small town, where the influence of Paris, which is no longer far away, is already noticeable. Stroll through the streets of the town, which is located on both sides of the river, or treat yourself to a sparkling wine on the quarterdeck after your time on the bike.

By bike we first go to Chantilly. The castle there is an absolute eye-catcher - from the outside and from the inside! In addition to numerous rooms to visit, it houses the Musée Condé, which has an outstanding art collection. Onward. Passing the equally worth seeing abbey in Royaumont, the boat goes to the pretty little town of Beaumont-sur-Oise. From there, the ship sails to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. The place is a center of the French inland navigation, which is particularly reflected in the sights: the museum of river navigation and a church on a boat.

On your tour by bike and boat from Maastricht, you're off to Paris today! Whether you get on your bike today is entirely up to you. Now on the Seine on the way, you can let the skyline of the approaching capital of France work on you from the ship quite relaxed. In Paris, the MS Miró will take you on a tour of the Seine and through the city's ancient tunnels. From the ship's berth at Porte de la Villette, you will have the opportunity to explore Paris during a city stroll.

Eifel Tower, Champs-Élysées, the Louvre, Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre - Paris will inspire you! Whether you want to explore the city together with your guide or on your own is up to you. Stroll through the quarters of the city, observe the hustle and bustle of the streets and squares from a café and relax and enjoy the savoir-vivre. In the evening, dinner awaits you with the captain and the ship's crew.

After breakfast your journey by bike and ship from Maastricht to Paris already ends. After disembarkation you will start your individual departure.