Alsace

A region situated at the crossroads of Europe, Alsace is a frontier land that is both open to the world and attached to its own traditions.

Although the Rhine now separates Alsace (and thereby France) from Germany, the border has moved many times: the region has changed hands 17 times in 20 centuries – but has never lost its soul! Today, its strength of character makes it stand proud as the central region of Europe. Alsace is a land of traditions (a large number of its inhabitants still speak Alsatian), and one notably renowned for its cuisine. Its proud list of culinary excellence includes choucroute, foie gras en croûte and kougelhopf – all best enjoyed with a glass of Alsace wine. Strongly influenced by its industrial activity, it's a dynamic region which has managed to preserve its architectural heritage, both in its villages and its larger cities – and notably in Strasbourg or Colmar, departure points along the wines route where the famous vineyards climb up slopes towards the Vosges, wrapping around fortified châteaux and villages with their colourful houses...