Bordering Germany and Switzerland, France’s northeastern region of Alsace is a place of wonder and beauty. Alsace is a region known for its fairytale villages, rolling vineyards, rich history, and unique blend of French and German culture. Alsace is lucky enough to have five of the prettiest villages in France such as Mittelbergheim, Riquewihr, Hunawihr, Eguisheim, and Hunspach.
-Alsace Wine Route: Explore the famous Alsace Wine Route, where you’ll find charming villages like Riquewihr, Eguisheim, and Colmar, each known for their beautiful vineyards and historic wine cellars.
-Fairytale Villages: Wander through picturesque Alsatian villages, with their half-timbered houses, colorful facades, and medieval charm. Colmar, often called “The Venice of the North,” is famous for its canals, quaint streets, and vibrant architecture.
-Strasbourg Cathedral: Visit the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral; a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Strasbourg is a dynamic city with Old World charm. Gourmet restaurants, art galleries, and museums line the historic center, with the Grande Île (Grand Island) classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site–the stunning Cathedral of Notre-Dame the gem in its cultural crown.
-Ribeauvillé: It is a town surrounded by a patchwork of vineyards, dotted with several defensive towers and intricate fountains sculpted out of pink sandstone.Three fortresses (Girsberg, Haut-Ribeaupierre, and Saint-Ulrich) overlook Ribeauville. Every September, the town will host Alsace’s oldest festival, the Pfifferdaj, or Fiddlers’ Festival. This medieval-themed celebration is replete with parades, costumed revelers, and brass-band performances.
-Beautiful Nature: Alsace is also home to lush green landscapes, including the Vosges Mountains and the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park, perfect for hiking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of the region.
-Alsatian Cuisine: Delight your taste buds with traditional Alsatian dishes like choucroute (sauerkraut with sausages), tarte flambée (a thin crust pizza-like dish), and delicious pastries like kougelhopf.
-Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg: A medieval castle located in the Vosges Mountains, is a popular tourist attraction.
-Lakes: The Kruth-Wildenstein lake and Lac de Blanchemer. Kruth-Wildenstein Lake is surrounded by forests and the highest peaks of the Vosges Mountains. Whether in the air, on the ground or in the water, enjoy numerous activites around the lake: swimming, canoeing, pedal boat, tree adventure park, fishing, climbing, underwater diving, etc. You can also discover the fauna and flora of the Vosges, the ruins of Wildenstein Castle or Bockloch Waterfall and the Vorderbocklochruntz on ecotourism discovery walks.
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Like nearby Ribeauvillé, romantic Riquewihr is encircled by rows of vines and centuries-old defensive architecture. Many of the town’s homes and shops sport colorful facades and shutters, as well as ornate iron advertising signs.