Alsace

Bordered by the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest of Germany, the Alsace region has a distinctly Germanic flavour, both culturally and gastronomically.

Alsace is a famous winemaking region known for its fruity white wines, such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat. It is also the leading region in French beer production, producing about 70% of all beers in France. Food lovers will relish this region, which has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other region in France! Traditional dishes such as Choucroute Garnie (sauerkraut cooked with sausages, pork, and sometimes other meats), wood-fired oven-made Flammekueche is a bacon and creamy cheese mouth-watering tart. And don't forget some of the grand cheeses, such as the Munster.

A winding network of rivers and canals winds its way through this fertile landscape of forests and nature reserves, making this the ideal region for nature lovers.

Sporty guests can enjoy swimming, walking, cycling, and water activities. At the same time, those more interested in history and architecture will appreciate the Gothic cathedrals and Baroque Palaces of Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy, and Saarbrucken.

Among the waterways to discover are the Canal des Vosges, Canal de la Marne au Rhin, Canal des Houillères de la Sarre, plus the beautiful rivers Meuse, Moselle and Sarre.