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The Alsace wine route is one of the most popular and attractive ways to explore the traditional villages of the Alsace region, and to learn more about the wines that are produced. The route covers more than km as it traces a line from north to south broadly following the eastern edge of the Vosges mountains, and crosses the southern half of the Bas-Rhin department and the northern half of the Haut-Rhin department.
Along the route there are many opportunities to visit vineyards, admire attractive scenery, and to admire beautiful unspoiled villages of half-timbered, flower-bedecked houses. There are also about 50 wines classified 'grand cru' that are produced along the route, so you will never lack an opportunity to try fine wines. The route runs from Marlenheim near Strasbourg to Thann near Mulhouse.
Some of the highlights alsace vinvägen karta a visit include:. Less visited than many, Barr is something of an undiscovered gem among the popular Alsace villages. The medieval centre of Colmar, with brightly painted half-timbered houses along the canalside, is extremely attractive. In Guebwilller it is the part of the town along the canal and also the churches that are the highlight for visitors.
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In the heart of the Alsace wine region you should visit Hunawihr, now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France'. The historic centre of Kaysersberg is very attractive, and the half-timbered houses along the river make it unmissable! As well as the village itself there are several popular attractions close to Kientzheim including a castle, a stork park and a monkey sanctuary.
Mittelbergheim is one of alsace vinvägen karta Alsave villages classed among the most beautiful in France, and a local base for wine production and tasting. Although Molsheim is now quite a large town it is the small historic centre that will be of interest to visitors. The traditional coloured houses and the castle poised high above the town make Ribeauvillé a pleasant place to explore.
Riquewihr is very lovely and has less to undermine its medieval charm than almost any of the Alsace villages.
In Soultz-Haut-Rhin an unusual characteristic is that many of the old houses are in stone rather than half-timbered as is common in the region. The route is clearly marked and easy to follow Try exploring some of the places a little off the route if you get stuck behind too many tour coaches - there are lots of very pretty villages just off the route which become much less congested and there is great pleasure in discovering your own little quiet part of France!
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Bergheim Haut-Rhin The original fortified walls still surround the very picturesque village of Bergheim See Bergheim guide. Colmar Haut-Rhin The medieval centre of Colmar, with brightly painted half-timbered houses along the canalside, is extremely attractive See Colmar guide. Guebwiller Alsace vinvägen karta In Guebwilller it is the part of the town along the canal and also the churches that are the highlight for visitors See Guebwiller guide.
Hunawihr Haut-Rhin In the heart of the Alsace wine region you should visit Hunawihr, now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' See Hunawihr guide. Kaysersberg Haut-Rhin The historic centre of Kaysersberg is very attractive, and the half-timbered houses along the river make it unmissable! See Kaysersberg guide. Kientzheim Bas-Rhin As well as the village itself there are alsace vinvägen karta popular attractions close to Kientzheim including a castle, a stork park and a monkey sanctuary See Kientzheim guide.
Mittelbergheim Bas-Rhin Mittelbergheim is one of several Alsave villages classed among the most beautiful in France, and a local base for wine production and tasting See Mittelbergheim guide. Molsheim Bas-Rhin Although Molsheim is now quite a large town it is the small historic centre that will be of interest to visitors See Molsheim guide.
Obernai Bas-Rhin Obernai is perhaps the town in Alsace that has best preserved its original 15th century aspect See Obernai guide. Ribeauville Haut-Rhin The traditional coloured houses and the castle poised high above the town make Ribeauvillé a pleasant place to explore See Ribeauville guide. Riquewihr Haut-Rhin Riquewihr is very lovely and has less to undermine its medieval charm than almost any of the Alsace villages See Riquewihr guide.
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Rosheim Bas-Rhin The roman style church is one highlight in Rosheim, and the oldest bakery in Alsace is another! See Rosheim guide. French Places We can help you visit any town, village or region of France