ALSACE TOURIST INFORMATION

Tourist information about the individual Alsace departments of Bas Rhin and Haut Rhin can be found through every property details page along with tourist information about the local towns, tourist attractions and information about events happening in Alsace.

ALSACE TOURISM

Over the centuries France and Germany have fought for control of the Alsace area, a beautiful region that still emanates Franco-Germanic culture today.

The crossroads at the centre of Europe, Alsace has, for better or worse, been at the heart of events since the beginning of history. Whilst still bearing some of the mental wounds left by history, it is also the site of some of European civilisation’s finest achievements. Come and explore a region that has managed to maintain its culture, its memories of an eventful past, and its architectural heritage and traditions.

With its characteristic distinctiveness and its timeless traditions, Alsace is a region sure to be mentioned whenever the French talk about their writers, gastronomy, art, history and culture. This is a land of adventure, a land excitement and of colour and warmth, with a surprise around every corner.

Alsace is known for its half-timbered towns surrounded by forests and gentle mountains, ideal for outdoor activities including hiking, bird watching, skiing and mountain biking.

It started in 58 BC, when the Romans put Alsace on the historical map. In the 5th Century, the Alemanni invaded Alsace; followed swiftly by the Merovingians who reorganised the area with the help of the Church.

Circa 625-630, The name Alsace appeared for the first time; it was then a Dukedom which split into two halves around 740-750. These coincided roughly with today’s departments of Bas Rhin and Haut Rhin .

Alsace is a unique experience as you explore a part of the region that is nestled between the beautiful Vosges mountains in France and the borders of Germany and Switzerland, Alsace is a region rich in traditions. Alsace is a combination of cultures and unique charm. The famous Route du Vin encompasses over 100 wine producing villages between Strasbourg and Colmar, creating some of finest wines of France.

Alsace also provides excellent gourmet cuisine and has more Michelin star restaurants than any other region in France. Experience the gastronomy in refined and traditional dishes like the famous Baeckeofe. The beauty of its traditional architecture will surprise you with village after village of pretty half-timbered houses bedecked with brilliantly coloured flowers.