Voyages
If we know Alsace for its Wine Route and its Christmas markets, its three flagship cities, Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse, have many assets to reveal throughout the year. With authenticity and hospitality as ingredients, Alsace is an invitation to party. Its cultural and artistic richness, its gastronomy and its products and creations make the hearts of inhabitants and visitors alike beat faster.
Par Christian Marchand
Strasbourg, a unique experience, between simplicity and exception. With its two thousand years of history, the city, at the crossroads of the Latin and Germanic worlds, has a unique cultural and architectural heritage. This inestimable wealth was consecrated by the listing of the Big Island as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. This is the first time that a historic urban center has been protected in its entirety. In 2017, this measure was extended to the Neustadt district. An exceptional double ranking!
Strasbourg invites the simplicity of real moments, centered on the essential. Offering its sweetness of life, its hidden treasures and its unforgettable places, it promises exceptional moments: marvel at the thousand-year-old cathedral, discover the secrets of Europe in the heart of the Parliament, stroll through the winding streets, lingering on a terrace or playing freshwater sailors at the wheel of an electric boat, many delicious moments await visitors.
Colmar, the Alsatian dolce vita. Romantic destination par excellence, Colmar charms with its half-timbered houses, its colorful spring festivals, its architectural heritage or its Christmas markets flavored with cinnamon and other spices. The Little Venice district enchants lovers for a boat trip. Jewels of Alsatian gastronomy, the simple and authentic cuisine of the “winstubs”, the traditional taverns, rub shoulders with the top-of-the-range and refined tables of the three starred restaurants. The covered market allows you to meet local producers and their seasonal and organic products.
Capital of Alsace wines, Colmar invites you to visit those who still produce their liquid gold in the heart of the historic centre: they open their doors to you to share and taste their passion for wine and vines. Just a stone’s throw away, nestled in the heart of the vineyards, the typical villages of Turckheim and Niedermorschwihr complete this discovery of Colmar-la-gourmande.
Mulhouse, creative Alsace. Mulhouse has always been driven by an innovative and creative spirit, without denying its Alsatian identity. With its many exceptional collections, it promises unique experiences: driving a vintage or sports car on the racetrack of the prestigious National Automobile Museum, having your first rail experience at the Cité du train – the largest railway museum in Europe – immerse yourself in the life of the Alsatians of yesteryear at the Ecomuseum of Alsace…
Mulhouse is also a unique story. Its rich heritage, particularly industrial, was awarded the City of Art and History label in 2011. You will let one of the “greeters”, these volunteer and passionate inhabitants, share with you his favorites, or take advantage of the good addresses of Mulhouse residents thanks to the Wackes Gourmet Walk. Fan of street art? Have fun finding the works and browsing the different spots!
As a family, you can relax in the magnificent gardens of the Zoological and Botanical Park, or discover the world of Saint-Exupéry in the Parc du Petit Prince.
INFOS
To come to Alsace. By road: about 5 hours from Brussels. By train: direct TGV from Brussels.
All your holiday ideas on:
www.visitstrasbourg.fr
www.tourisme-colmar.com
www.tourisme-mulhouse.com
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