Cycling in alsace alsace a velo gb order the hard copy download the online version browse our brochure. An ideal gastronomy wine, it provides a perfect match with fish, shellfish, white meat and sauerkraut. The alsace wine route has contributed to the fame of alsace wines for the past 60 years. The germans believe the mountains are the natural border, while the french think its the river. Elle traverse en tout 71 villages 40 dans le hautrhin et 31 dans le basrhin.
Medieval ramparts enclose its walkable centre, a photogenic maze of twisting lanes, hidden courtyards and halftimbered houses each brighter and lovelier than the last. Learn about the various cremant dalsace wine regions with wine enthusiast magazines easy to use cremant dalsace wine guide. This is an event targeted at professionals in the wine business. Colmar alsace france tourist office the alsatian wine route. At first sight, the alsatian wine route offers a true picturepostcard image. Since one day is not long especially in winter days we focused on the southern part of. Renowned for its remarkable and simple itinerary, the alsace wine route invites you to discover the region and its wine producers. The wine route of eguisheim allows walkers to discover the wines of alsace, its origin and history of eguisheim. The most famous wine route in france proudly reveals its medieval chateaux and renaissance houses and the flowery lanes of its charming villages.
There are small signs at junctions which are easy to miss. Another element in this new energy coursing through the alsace wine region was the staging of the third edition of the biannual millesime alsace wine fair in summer 2016. Each of the 170 km of the wine route invites you to discover an area where life is an art. If you are leaving a village you need to know the next location and follow signs to that. The most famous wine route in france proudly reveals its medieval chateaux, colorful half timbered and renaissance houses. Over seventy towns are located along the alsace wine route.
Of these seventy towns, about twenty of them make the list of top places to visit in the alsace. From marlenheim to thann, it allows you to discover 170 km of scenic landscapes, from medieval villages and halftimbered houses decorated with flowers, to castles and roman and gothic churches. Alsace wine information alsace region information alsace map wine making classification of wine alsace wines and food buy alsace wines. In eguisheim alone there are 30 and when you consider that there are over 100 wine producing villages on the wine road in alsace. What sort of alsace wine and food tour do you want. Alsace wine route follow the route des vins in alsace. The route des vins dalsace wine route of alsace is an approximately 170kilometrelong 110 mi road, crossing the main wine producing areas of the region. During the duration of a hike, accompanied or not by a vineyard, in the heart of the vineyards, you can discover the history of the wines of alsace in the explanatory panels. 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. Beginning just outside strasbourg and extending southward for almost 70 miles through the wooded slopes and hills of the vosges mountains near frances the eastern border with germany and switzerland, the alsace wine road route des vins dalsace has been a noted wine growing region since the middle ages. Thanks to countless gps routes you will never get lost.
The wine route are marked and advertised roads with special signs, along which insist natural, cultural and environmental values, vineyards and cellars of individual or associated farms open to the public. After 3 or more years of maturing the wine reaches the right balance, with a more sophisticated bouquet evolving on petrol notes. From north to south, the following 67 communes crossed by the route are. Unmissable towns and villages on the alsace wine route. The alsace wine route is where france meets germany. Apr 26, 2015 ive been to alsace last autumn, at the time of wine making, and unfortunately i only had time to let you know about my time spent in colmar. Simple, quick and easy wine tastings or lets sit down and get you more comfortable and confident with alsace wines, learn about these grapes, how different parts of the vineyard taste different and much more. Map of principal villages along the alsace wine route. Discover the alsace wine route by car alsace tourism. Aug 07, 20 the route du vin is the wine road of alsace. The alsace wine route stretches 170 km, starting near strasbourg in the north and ending south of colmar. Southernmost point of the german wine route schweigenrechten. Official website for tourism on the alsace wine route.
Slow up, vineyard marathon, summer wine festivals and more relax and have fun. W ould you like to deepen your knowledge about the world of wine. A land of tradition and wine, offering a unique experience. The alsace wine route route des vins d alsace gb order the hard copy download the online version browse our brochure. Strasbourg from strasbourg, take the direction to saverne and reach the north gate of the alsace wine route at marlenheim. The wine route is a capricious serpentine which curves around the eastern slopes of the vosges mountains, peacefully winding round the mountains and. Nestled between the vosges mountains and the rhine river, alsace is a picturesque landscape of quilted vineyards and quaint medieval villages. Riesling is also often used to make sauces which accompany trout or chicken. Sample some of the best alsatian wines accompanied by great alsatian food on this cycling tour of alsace lorraine.
Alsace fills a swath of land in the very east of france, from the crest of the vosges pronounced voje mountains to the rhine river. The competition is stiff, but riquewihr is, just maybe, the most enchanting town on the route des vins. Set off on a 170kilometre journey of discovery from north to south and stop over wherever you like. The route covers more than 170 km as it traces a line from north to south broadly following the eastern edge of the vosges mountains. A charming city on the western banks of the rhine river, strasbourgs strategic location on the francogerman border has made it a nexus of. Cobblestone paths lead to flowery lanes in charming villages.
Pdf wine tourism is globally regarded as a traditional, yet at the same time. This alsace wine route itinerary is divided into 10 stages from strasbourg to mulhouse where you can plan your overnight stays. Alsace, france is a land of tradition and wine, offering a very unique and memorable experience for the visitor. The alsace wine route is a real treat for wine lovers, but it is also a great way to discover the alsace and its rich heritage. Alsace wine road route des vins alsace touring white. Visit our web pages and have a look at our mustsee events. At the crossroads of the three large regions of alsace. Central to this landscape of rolling hills and charming timber villages is the renowned alsace wine route route des vins dalsace, a 106 mile journey winding through more than 100 wine villages, 19 of which host 26 michelinstarred restaurants. W ine tourism is a tradition that has long existed in alsace, and many villages along the regions famous wine route celebrate the end of the grape harvest with wine festivals throughout october there are very good ones in eguisheim and turckheim this weekend. 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. So no better opportunity than renting a motorcycle for the weekend and spinning to discover this one.
The ultimate alsace wine route itinerary french moments. An aerial view of the wine growing area check out our 360 a wine growing area to explore travel along the alsace wine route festive vineyards a very busy calendar the wine growing area directory find all the wine makers postcards from the wine growing area an extraordinary and original discovery. This region, between the rhine river and the vosges mountains, has historically been fought over between france and germany. The route des vins, like most tourist routes, is not one main route, but a combination of roads between villages chained together. Order the hard copy download the online version browse our brochure. Hotels, restaurants, wine cellars, leisure activities and practical addresses picto visu view picto telechargement download 52. Dont forget a hat if its hot that day, its a sunny route. Ride the famous route du vin wine route through riquewihr, colmar and many other typical and charming villages of alsace. Map of winegrowing area and alsace wine route vins dalsace. Officially established as a tourist route in 1953, it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 20.
It is the oldest wine route in france, it was established in 1953 by the tourist office of alsace. Decouvrez lune des plus belles routes des vins du monde. We also spent one day exploring the alsace wine route. 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. Three picturesque wine routes lead through the palatinate, alsace, and. The route du vin in alsace rick steves travel blog. Tourism on the alsace wine route official website holiday ideas.