Alsace, owner of beautiful cultural diversity, with its picturesque architecture and many channels through the cities, the region exudes beauty and joy!
The close relationship with Germany goes far beyond a border. Alsace has been the subject of a dispute between Germany and France for centuries – like a shuttlecock, the region changed hands and was attached to one of the countries after a victory or conquest. In 1944, it passed to the French domain, and that continues today. After so many disputes, the Alsace region acquired influence and characteristic features both of France and of German, such as, for example, in its architecture. The best of both countries in one place!
Strasbourg
The capital of Alsace, Strasbourg, has architectural jewels, a historic center, half-timbered houses, and a fairytale town atmosphere.
Guided tours including boat trips on the Ill River are a great activity, where you can visit the Grande île, the island that is part of the historic center of Strasbourg, structured around the cathedral, which is a separate and great attraction. With its 142 meters, the Notre-Dame de Strasbourg cathedral was once the largest in the world, losing this title in 1880 to the cathedral in Cologne, Germany.
Strasbourg Cathedral
“Giant and delicate wonder.”
That is how the novelist Victor Hugo described the Cathedral of Strasbourg, with so many details that it’s possible to spend hours admiring and interpreting the stories sculpted in this masterpiece, and it’s very fair that the cathedral has become the symbol of the city.
The interconnected waterways and half-timbered houses of La Petite France, the historic leather tanning district, are a picturesque must-see. An unmissable tour!
Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Another highlight of the region is the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, built in the 12th century. A guided tour on it is like traveling to the Middle Ages. After being destroyed during the Thirty Years’ War, the castle was in ruins, before Kaiser Wilhelm II acquired it, in 1900, and appointed Bodo Ebhardt to oversee the complete restoration of this treasure. At 757 meters in height, it provides an incredible panoramic view of Alsace, mountains, and the Black Forest. A guided tour of the castle will allow you to follow some steps for the daily life of the castle, in the furnished rooms of the castle you will find those so well preserved with medieval pieces.
Alsace wine route
The route is a sensational attraction for wine lovers, it is 170km that passes through beautiful villages and vineyards. Cities like: Kaysersberg, with medieval sites and streets with charming half-timbered houses and the commune of Eguisheim. Wooden houses with pointed roofs and bright colors are examples of these beautiful villages. There are 7 types of grapes in the region and all wines are of excellent quality, very appreciated!
Irreverent Museums
With the largest number of museums in France, the Alsace region impresses with several options. From memorials of old concentration camps (Struthof) to a museum on the evolution of luggage (Musée du Bagage de Haguenau) and also a video game museum (Pixel Museum). There are also museums about cities, about Judaism, art museums, fabric, factories, gods, you can please the whole family!
This fantastic region has many other wonders, such as the “Ecomusée d’Alsace”, 70 buildings representing the rural Alsace of the past and the daily life and mores of the people who lived there.
Nature
In addition to these presented, Alsace is rich in natural beauty, with beautiful surroundings, sights, a truly natural watercolor, with a huge variety of flowers and vegetation.
On our tours, we select the most beautiful landscapes to guide our travelers, with different experiences to offer, such as visiting Roman and World War II ruins, among others.
