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Holidays in Aldace - Travel information Alsace.
Counties in Alsace : Bas-Rhin (67), Haut-Rhin (68)
Urban areas : Strasbourg, regional capital and "Capital of Europe", Colmar, wine-farming capital and Mulhouse, 2nd most important museum city in France
Ferrette, Haguenau, Obernai, Sélestat, Sarre-Union, Saverne, Wissembourg
Lying between the Vosges Mountains to the
west and the Rhine to the east, from the German to the Swiss borders, Alsace is France's smallest region.
At the crossroads in the centre of Europe, Alsace has, for better or worse, been at
the heart of events since the beginning of time. While still bearing some of the wounds left by history, it is also the site of some of the European civilisation's finest achievements. Come and explore a
region that has managed to maintain its traditions, its memories of a eventful past, and its architectural heritage.
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Camping & Caravanning
 Eurocampings - ACSI International Camping Guide - Alsace
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Hotels in Alsace
Hotels in Alsace - Hotel Guide Alsaces
Hotels in Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse, Ottmarsheim, Saint-Louis, Bartenheim, Blotzheim, Eguisheim, Hagenthal-le-Bas, Bischwihr, Morschwiller-le-Bas, Lingolsheim, and more.
Hotels in Strasbourg - Hotel Guide Strasbourg
In and around the convention center, European Institutions, Parc des expositions de Strasbourg, Exhibition Center- Hall Rhénus, European Parliament, Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights.
La Résidence Jean-Sébastien Bach ****, 6, boulevard Jean-Sébastien Bach, 67000 Strasbourg, 67000
Next to the superb "Parc de l'Orangerie" and just a few minutes walk from the European Parliament buildings,
the Residence J. S. Bach **** is particularly well-located in one of the best residential quarters of Strasbourg
Mont Sainte Odile
Located at an altitude of 765 meters , a magic place on the top of a mountain, that towers above the plain of
Alsace. 50 km far from Colmar , 40 km from Strasbourg , 25 km from the international airport (Entzheim) and 12 km from Obernai .
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Hostels / Budget Accommodations
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National Parks
Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges
Parc Naturel Regional Vosges du Nord
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Travel Guides Alsace / Related Books
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Alsace-Vosges (Vacances S.)
by Herve Bride, Roland Kaltenbach, Anne-Marie Minvielle, Anne-Marie Monvielle
Bordered by the mighty Rhine to the east, Alsace is an expanse of thickly wooded greenery criss-crossed by
streams and rivers. French with a touch of Teutonic tidyness, Germanic place names betray the region's dual
identity and turbulent past. Follow the Route du Vin and do some wine tasting. Drink in the spectacular
scenery on the Route des Cretes. Explore the medieval villages and ruined chateaux, or the rambling narrow
streets of Strasbourg and Colmar. Go horse riding, hiking, cycling, or fishing. Try choucroute or tarte alsacienne, washed down with a glass of the local beer in a weinstube.
Paperback 256 pages (May 20, 2002); Publisher: Hachette Travel Guides
Alsace Lorraine Champagne Green Guide (Michelin Green Guides)
This addition to the Michelin Green Guide series provides travellers with a comprehensive guide to the cultural and natural highlights of the Alsace Champagne.
Paperback 480 pages (August 2001); Publisher: Michelin
Alsace (Touring in Wine Country S.) - by Hubrecht Duijker
Combining detailed wine information with general tourist tips, this guide explores the classic French wine
region. Included is a list of recommended wine producers, hotels, restaurants and other places of interest.
Paperback 136 pages (March 15, 1996); Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Transport / How do I travel to Alsace
Basel Airport - EuroAirport - Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
- Flight tickets Basel
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Flight tickets Alsace
- Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
Rail Europe is the UK's leading supplier of European Rail tickets. Whether you want to take a short break or a
fortnight, your train journey by Eurostar, and connection to Europe with the SNCF range of products, are available to book online.
SNCF - French Railways - train travel planner
- Dover - Calais / Portsmouth to Cherbourg / Portsmouth to Le Havre
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.
Norfolk Line
Ferries to France & Ireland from Dover ( cross-channel ferry ).
FerryCheap - fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports
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Maps France
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Portail Bison Futé
Mappy - Alsace route planner
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Alsace - Tourist Board Alsace
With its characteristic distinctiveness and its time-old traditions, Alsace is a region sure to be mentioned whenever the French talk about their gastronomy, art, history and culture. This is a land of adventure, not so
far away, a land of colour and warmth, with a surprise around every corner.
Strasbourg - regional capital and "Capital of Europe"
Stroll along the romantic banks of the River Ill, discover the famous cathedral, bask in the unique atmosphere
of the picturesque old quarter with its narrow streets, stop for lunch in the convivial surroundings of a
winstub…explore the city on foot, by bike or by bateau-mouche, at your own pace and in your own time !
Strasbourg has a central position that places it close to other European metropolises: at a few hours drive or
less than one hour by airplane from Paris, Lyon and the big German cities. Strasbourg is easily accessible by freeway network, plane or train.
Bas-Rhin [ 67 ] - Voyage to the heart of the Alsace
With its beautiful landscapes, fascinating heritage and fine gastronomic delights, the Northern Alsace is
undoubtedly the perfect destination. Whether you fancy a gourmet weekend or a romantic break, exploring the Wine Route , or hiking and biking, you will find a tempting choice of short all-in breaks !
* L'Alsace du Nord
* Le massif des Vosges
* Strasbourg et sa région
* Le vignoble
* La plaine d'Alsace et le Ried
Haut-Rhin [ 68 ] - South Alsace
A region of history and emotion, Upper Rhine offers visitors the multiple facets of contrasting natural features and the wealth of an impressive human and technological heritage.
For walkers, there is no shortage of trails across the plains and fields, the hills and their vineyards, the
Vosges and their pine plantations. Our landscapes offer rival attractions for your greatest delight.
Upper Rhine is above all an authentic region where the life is good. Good food is a solidly entrenched tradition which keeps the past alive and ensures an always generous welcome.
Colmar - wine-farming capital
Colmar is renowned for its Unterlinden Museum which houses the famous Issenheim Retable, and for its picturesque old quarters including the "Little Venice".
Mulhouse - 2nd most important museum city in France
In Mulhouse, European crossroads, the Motor, Railway and Printed Fabric Museums demonstrate major industrial developments
Altkirch [ Sundgau ] - Office de Tourisme
Haguenau - Ville de Haguenau - capital city north Alsace
Landser - Ville de Landser
Obernai - Ville d'Obernai
At the crossroads of the three large regions of Alsace : the vineyards with the wine route, the Vosges and
the large rural plain starting right at the town gates, appears and spreads out the proud city of Obernai.
Located at 25 km south west of Strasbourg where the little valley of the Ehn river opens out, Obernai used to
bear the name of "Ehenheim" precisely because of the Ehn river. Obernai is so attractive that it is the most visited city of the Bas Rhin after the capital of Europe.
Ottrott - Tourist Office Ottrott
A village in flower, surrounded by forests and vineyards is among the most important places for Alsacian
gastronomy. You will be easily conquered by the spell of its old houses and lanes, by the shadow of the once mighty castles and by its exceptional situation at the foot of the Mont Sainte Odile.
From the Vosges mountains and their beautiful forests to the rich agricultural plain through the orchard-lined
foothills and, of course, its famous vineyards, the Ottrott region possesses exceptionnaly diverse landscapes, and its 200 kilometres of public footpaths are a pleasure for hikers and nature-lovers alike.
Rosheim - Ville de Rosheim
History has left its mark here in Rosheim, a typical alsatian little town, located at the foot of Mont Ste Odile,
between the Piemont of the Vosges and the plain of Alsace.
Saint Jean Saverne [ Bas-Rhin ]
Sélestat - Ville de Selestat - Selestat Tourist Office
Crossroads at the heart of Alsace, between plain and mountains, past and present. You will fall under the
charme of this town of art and tradition, with its fascinating heritage and hospitality.
Saverne - Ville de Saverne - Tourist Office Saverne
Wintzenheim
Wissembourg - Communauté des Communes du Pays de Wissembourg
Molsheim Mutzig Refion - Office Tourisme Région Molsheim Mutzig
At the heart of Alsace, just twenty kilometres or so from Strasbourg, the Molsheim-Mutzig Region welcomes
you to the foothills of the Vosges mountains and the gateway to the Bruche Valley.
Destinations : Altdorf, Avolsheim, Dachstein, Dinsheim / Bruche, Dorlisheim, Duppigheim, Duttlenheim,
Ergersheim, Ernolsheim / Bruche, Gresswiller, Molsheim, Mutzig, Soultz les Bains, Wolxheim
Sierentz County
In the south of Alsace, between Mulhouse, Basle and Altkirch nests a nice little area: Sierentz County.
Mainly rural, it extends from the plain of the Rhine to the hills of the Sundgau..
Beautiful flowered villages make it possible to benefit from nature, fresh air and peace: excursions, cycling,
horsemanship... Ideal base to discover Switzerland, Germany, Sundgau, the Jura, the Vosges... and Alsace.
Sundgau - area east of France covering the south part of Alsace [ Haut-Rhin ]
Regional centre = village of Kleinstadt Altkirch.
The Ried [ around the town of Selestat ]
The term Ried comes from the german word "Rieth" which means reed."Ried" also refers to the landscape
which is covered in easily flooded meadows and forests. In you will find the Protected Nature Reserve of
Sélestat's "Ill'wald". The "Ill'wald » shelter the biggest herd of wild deer in France and a great variety of rare plants and wildlifes.
Vosges Mountains
The "blue ridge" of the rounded "ballons" (mountain tops), the forests of fir trees, blueberry carpeted thatches
, and a regional cheese. From the the Vosges Mountains, one can remember these images of softness and nature. These mountains have a thousand faces. One is always within two steps of a curious medieval
village, a fortified castle, or an abbey, discreetly nested at the bottom of a small valley, or a waterfall descending from the steep rocks.
Surprisingly varied, this mountain blends together all its landscapes. Deep forests, glacial lakes, and damp
meadows alternate with industrial valleys, cultivated plains, eroded plateaus, peat bogs, cliffs and fallen rocks.
Adventure Parc Lac Blanc [ Orbey ] - adventure park with climbing tracks in the trees
Located in a green forest, the 'Lac Blanc Parc d'Aventures' is aimed at developping sport activities and in the
mean time, respecting the environment. Come with your friends and family to enjoy moments of pleasure,
emotion and sensations. Eight courses of growing difficulties will take you higher and higher to the fir top...
Alsace Wines - Vins d'Alsace - Wine Trails - from April till October
The vines [ Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Tokay Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer ] and the
areas and soils they are grown in, Work in the vineyard and the winemaking process, The Wine Route, The Alsace Wine Trails, Tourist events (festivals, fairs)
Ecomusee Alsace - the largest outdoor museum in France
Traditional village of Alsatian houses with farmers and tradesmen
EDF Electropolis Museum - the Adventure of Electricity in Mulhouse
Largest museum in Europe dedicated to electrical energy. In a futuristic architectural setting and a dynamic
scenography, the EDF Electropolis Museum displays objects and models, holds audio-visual projections and events which retrace the fascinating saga of electricity.
Le Château of Haut-Koenigsbourg
Haut-Koenigsbourg, one of the most vivsted castles and monuments in France. Perched on a summit , it was
restored from ruins by the architect Bodo Ebhardt, between 1301 and 1908 for Kaiser Wilhelm II. An imposing vision of the architecture and daily life in a stronghold of the 15th century. See for more Monum - French National Center of Monuments
Maginot Line - underground installations used during the Second World War
History of Fort Schoenenbourg, The historic photos, Discover the fortress Schoenenbourg, Discover the casemate Esch
Montagne de Singes - a great number of monkeys living in liberty
Come and visit "Monkey Mountain", an exciting walk amongst 280 free roaming Barbary Macaques. You will enjoy direct contact with the monkeys and will be able to observe this amazing species.
Nautiland - great swimming-center
Parc Alsace Aventure - adventure park
Parc des Cigognes - Cigo land - Park with a great number of storks
Parc des Labyrinthus
Parc les Naïades - Freshwater and sea water Aquarium
Water cycle, life cycle, the themes of the Naiads' aquarium park do not neglect nature. Two hectares are
dedicated to stroll, to leisure while following the botanical path. 5 km from Obernai, at the foot of mount Saint Odile
Ski Holiday - Comité Régional de ski du Massif des Vosges
Ronde des Fetes
Volerie des Aigles - site of free living eagles
In Alsace, at the top of a black pine hill, very near Haut-Koenigsbourg and the wine route, stand the ruins of the medieval château of Kintzheim.
Above the old, mossy walls you can see large, dark wings flying around: The Park provides visitors with a
unique opportunity to admire the biggest and most beautiful birds of prey high up in the sky or a few centimetres away from the spectators
Zoo - Mulhouse Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Garden of Discovery
The Mulhouse Zoo is not only a place for sight-seeing and recreation, but is also an important center of animal breeding, scientific research, and education.
Cuisine - French Cooking
Alsatian cuisine is strongly influenced by the Germanic culinary traditions [ marked by the use of pork in
various forms ]. Traditional dishes include baeckeoffe, tartes flambées [ flammeküche ], choucroute and fleischnackas. The south of Alsace, also called Sundgau, is characterized by carpe frite.
Etoiles d'Alsace
French Food and Cook - authentic French cuisine
Menus and recipes, Tips and Tools, Table setting, Practice your French [ recipes in French ]
Meilleur du Chef [ french & english ]
Hors-d'Œuvres, Starters, Fish, Meat, Vegetables, Desserts, Other dishes, Bases, Sauces, Extras, Diet
History - Alsace
In ancient times France was part of the Celtic territory known as Gaul or Gallia. Its present name is derived
from the Latin Francia, meaning "country of the Franks," a Germanic people who conquered the area during
the 5th century, at the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It became a separate country in the 9th century ......
History of Alsace - Wikipedia
Société d'Histoire du Sundgau
French history timeline
Music, Culture & Entertainment
Historically part of the Holy Roman Empire, the region has passed between French and German control
numerous times, resulting in a rich cultural blend. It traditionally belongs, however, to the German Kulturkreis,
as any glance at traditional buildings in the towns and villages and at place names will confirm.
Fête médiévale de Ferrette
Discover France - French Music
The earliest French influence on Western music is found in the plainsong of the Christian Church. It is believed
that Gregorian chant as it is known today is an 8th- or 9th-century Gallican interpretation of Roman chant, but
it is difficult to distinguish the Gallican ornamentation from its Roman basis. It has been suggested that the
basic idea of the trope (an interpolation in a preexistent chant) is Gallican and that the surviving body of medieval tropes and sequences had a French influence ........
Chanter - French Music Database
Artists, Concerts, Charts, Shopping, MP3 / MIDI Files, Radio, Lyrics & Music, Forum, and more
Web Portal / French Search Engines / Directories
Alsace.net
Mulhouse Journal des Spectacles
Vosges Massif
The Vosges Massif is grouped around the Grand Ballon, culminating at 1 424m, comprising a mountainous
area that covers 6 French departments : Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, Meurthe et Moselle, Haute-Saône, Vosges and
Territoire de Belfort. It extend over three regions : Alsace, Franche-Comté and Lorraine includes two Regional
Natural Parks, the Northern Vosges Park, classed as a "World Biosphere Reserve" by UNESCO and the Ballons des Vosges Park.
It would be an understatement to say that the Vosges Massif is a hiker's paradise : among these rich and
authentic landscapes contrasted with thatched roofs, valleys, forests and lakes, some 16 500 kilometers of
well marked itineraries await you, for simple family strolls or more athletic circuits for trips of several days on foot, horseback or mountain bike...
Discover France - webring France
Explore French arts & culture, cuisine, history, language, literature, monuments, museums, shopping,
sightseeing, wines, etc. Dozens of topics, chapters on Paris, 21 provinces, overseas territories, former French colonies
Google.fr - French Search Engine
Pages Jaunes - French Yellow Pages
Viafrance - all events in France
Furthermore regional information and interesting links within the French regions.
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