The winegrowing area nad the alsace wine route vins dalsace. It boasts some great vineyards which make excellent wines such as riesling, gewurztraminer and sylvaner. It crisscrosses through the alsatian vineyards from north to south and is undoubtedly frances most beautiful scenic route, featuring charming villages and countryside, which are characteristic of the foothills of the vosges le piemont des vosges. At first sight, the alsatian wine route offers a true picturepostcard image. Alsace s scenic 170 km wine road stretches from marlenheim to thann, along the sunny vinecovered slopes of the vosges mountains and connects charming burgs and wine growing villages. Start your adventure in the wissembourg region to the far north of alsace. Renowned for its remarkable and simple itinerary, the alsace wine route invites you to discover the region and its wine producers. Medieval villages of gingerbread houses, hilltop castles, charming hotels and wonderful food and wine. With bordeaux, rhone, burgundy, and champagne always in the wine media, alsace keeps cool and quiet in the background and lets the other regions make all the noise. The 10 best alsace wine route hotels where to stay in. Top 10 guide to the alsace wine route travel the guardian. Breakfast at these hotels in alsace wine route are also highly rated. Thinking well need to rent a car here to be able to see all of the small villages along the way. Its funny how you never tend to spend much time traveling in your own region, so as a resident of alsace, i decided to spend a day exploring the alsace wine route.
You can combine all of these on the highly recommended alsace wine route below, or click here for pdf, which stretches for 120km along the eastern foothills of the vosges mountains see here for our article dedicated to the vosges. Driving the alsace wine route strasbourg forum tripadvisor. This printable pdf is perfect for creating your own physical copy of our popular kindle guidebook, explore frances alsace wine route on foot. The most famous wine route in france proudly reveals its medieval chateaux and renaissance houses and the flowery lanes of its charming villages. Its wine growing area is the furthest north on the alsace wine route. The alsace wine route is a winding, splendid highway in northeastern france that saunters through rolling vineyards and hundreds of tiny villages, and whose panoramic views cause cameras to click.
This map details the locations and names of all the grand cru vineyards as well as the names of the villages that line the alsace wine route. We have one day and a car, in early november, with which to do part of the wine route, starting in riq, and planning on going north. So far, with my other question, people have been most helpful. Best alsace wine tours 2020 toprated wine tastings of. Colmar alsace france tourist office the alsatian 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. Slow up, vineyard marathon, summer wine festivals and more relax and have fun. Unlike other regions of france, the wines of aoc alsace typically indicate the grape varietal on their labels. Hi, we want to drive the alsace wine route, using the scenic road.
A winegrowing area to explore travel along the alsace wine route festive vineyards a very busy calendar the winegrowing area directory find all the winemakers postcards from the winegrowing area an extraordinary and original discovery a land of history and culture the vineyards millenary memory the alsace guilds a living tradition. And all throughout the year you can participate in. It runs alongside many walking trails through vineyards, medieval villages, wineries, and castles. From north to south, the following 67 communes crossed by the route are. Uncover the regions secrets on a day trip from strasbourg in a convertible coach. From everything i read here, we should base ourselves in either colmar. Each of the 170 km of the wine route invites you to discover an area where life. Day 4 wine route from obernai to ribeauville you will drive from villages to villages discovering vineyard but also many other local specialties, foie gras, gingebread. Frances alsace wine region seems a world apart from the rest of france. The ultimate alsace wine route itinerary french moments. From strasbourg to colmar passing through the famous alsatian wine route route du vin, this cycling trip will take you to the heart of alsace. 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. Europe best villagetown to stay in alsaces route du vin. Breakfast at these hotels in alsace wine route are also highlyrated.
The geology in alsace is extremely complicated, with rock formations dating back to the paleozoic era schist, the mesozoic era sandstone and even the precambrian era ville schist. She has been to more than 36 countries, lived abroad in both france and the u. In the 1950s a scenic route was created to link all the wine growing villages. When winetasting in this unique region, make sure to follow our tips to ensure you visit the most prestigious cellarsand experience the best bottles. 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 long and wining road explore the alsace wine route. I have always felt that the region of alsace was the forgotten wine region of france. The wine route of alsace an oenology tour with stages, offered by my trip tailor, the specialist in road trip travel. With an informative guide, travel along the gorgeous alsace wine route to the pictureperfect towns of mittelbergheim, dambachlaville, ribeauville and riquewihr. Visit 3 wineries to enjoy tastings of the regions characteristic white wine including the riesling and. The alsace wine route is also a popular gathering place.
Learn the most important facts about alsace including its major wine grapes and blends. Alsace aoc alsace represents 72% of the regions wine production, of which 90% are whites. Home of alsaces tourism, this wine route will help you discover alsatian wine. Each of the 170 km of the wine route invites you to discover an area where life is an art. Find out everything you need to know about the regions finest grape varieties, common wine terminology, characteristics and classic food pairings. May 27, 2008 the alsace wine route is a winding, splendid highway in northeastern france that saunters through rolling vineyards and hundreds of tiny villages, and whose panoramic views cause cameras to click. Start your bike routes in france with a reel through quaint alsatian towns andon the same dayreel into germanys legendary black forest, where youll stay in pedestrianfriendly spa town renowned for its ancient thermal baths. Take the wheel, get on your bike or slip on your hiking shoes to explore, over 5 stages, the alsace wine route.
Visit our web pages and have a look at our mustsee events. It extends over the towns of cleebourg, rott, oberhoffen, steinseltz, riedseltz and wissembourg. It stretches from marlenheim and the surrounding villages down to sainthippolyte in the south, and also includes the city of strasbourg. Balance your visit between cities and the countryside.
Every town and village has a ti with maps showing the wine routes and the chateau routes and plenty of brochures for the many other sights in the area. Official website for tourism on the alsace wine route. But alsace likes it that way and enjoys its small town ways along with its wonderfully unforgett. 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. Discover the scenic alsace wine route french moments. There are more than wineries in alsace france, split into five regions. Alsatian varietals during a visit to a winery and discover. Wine paths has teamed up with the best local travel experts in alsaces most famous wine and spirits destinations so you can plan the bespoke trip of your dreams with their help. From this single file, print the size of guidebook that makes the most sense for you.
Finally, your adventure comes to a close on the southalsace wine route, known for its height, where the vines are grown on terraces. Alsace wine route self guided walking holiday enjoy a gentle wander through the vineyards of alsace. A land of tradition and wine, offering a unique experience. According to what interests you most, you can generate a roadbook with audio files and a gpx or kml file, which you will need to download onto your pc or any other media, and then transfer by your own means. The alsace wine route stretches down through the basrhin, beginning at marlenheim and passing a number of smaller villages along the way, as well as the town of barr. Stroll through the heart of the vineyards, on the heights of the vosges mountains, and admire the. The alsace wine road covers 170km of picturesque old villages in alsace, cultivated vineyards and mostly familyrun wineries.
Enjoy a stop at one of the regions finest winegrowers. Gift box on the alsace wine route this weekend is the occasion of a magnificent discovery of the alsatian wine route, more than 170 kilometers long. An aerial view of the wine growing area check out our 360. Oct 03, 2012 alsace marks the end of the grape harvest with a host of festivals in october, making it the perfect time to visit the vineyards and villages along frances famous wine route, says john brunton. The alsace wine route has contributed to the fame of alsace wines for the past 60 years. Marie is a native montrealer trying to balance a deep love for her hometown and an unquenchable thirst for travel and discovery. The goal is to enjoy the drive, as well as sample some great wines. The grape varieties that grow there, for the most part, dont grow elsewhere in france.
Alsace wine route follow the route des vins in alsace. The city of colmar is at the heart of this route and is surrounded by beautiful small. Alsaces scenic 170 km wine road stretches from marlenheim to thann, along the sunny vinecovered slopes of the vosges mountains and connects charming burgs and winegrowing villages. The route will guide you through villages full of particularly well preserved alsace traditions. Customize the stages of your tour and choose your accommodation, services and activities, there and then and in one go. Weve created this ultimate alsace wine route itinerary to allow firsttime travellers to explore the alsace vineyards and discover its top sites and villages. The region of alsace, in the northeast of france, has a reputation to uphold. What should you know about alsace wine as you explore all the wine regions of france. 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. Then you will travel to marlenheim where starts the famous alsatian wine route and reach onernai, a charming town, birthplace of sainte odile, patron saint of alsace. The wine makers are grouped together in the cleebourg wine making cooperative which manages about 189 hectares of vineyards. Alsacebased sommelier romain iltis, who earned the title of best sommelier in france in 2012.
Located in the east of france, alsace is nestled between the border of germany and the vosges mountains. 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. Get lots of exclusive experiences and information sent straight to your inbox. As you walk between the picturesque towns of this region you will discover the best of alsace. The car i rented had builtin gps which was a godsend for burgundy, but in alsace it was just a security blanket. Medieval castle ruins, flowery villages, roman abbeys, undulating vines and winstubs, the famous local wine bars. Greetings hubby and i are planning our second trip to europe first trip to france. Alsace marks the end of the grape harvest with a host of festivals in october, making it the perfect time to visit the vineyards and villages along frances famous wine route, says john brunton. Central to this landscape of rolling hills and charming timber villages is the renowned alsace wine route route des vins d alsace, a 106 mile journey winding through more than 100 wine villages, 19 of which host 26 michelinstarred restaurants. Unmissable towns and villages on the alsace wine route. Over the kilometres, cyclists and hikers combine exercise and discovery of varied landscapes. Stroll through the heart of the vineyards, on the heights of the vosges mountains, and admire the alsace plain stretching as far as the eye can see. I am trying to decide between colmar or the village of eugusheim or riquewihr. Tourism on the alsace wine route official website holiday.
Alsace majors in wine, cycling and beautifully preserved villages. You will visit the medieval town of riquewirh, one of the most beautiful. Alsace villages wine route day trip from strasbourg. At the crossroads of the three large regions of alsace. Wine paths has teamed up with the best local travel experts in alsace s most famous wine and spirits destinations so you can plan the bespoke trip of your dreams with their help. Check out a map of the region and some amazing photos of what its like to be there. Alsace sits on the verge of france, with a culture, architecture, and cuisine uniquely its own. Traditional entertainment, parades and winetasting follow on from each all day and even sometimes all night in a cheerful and hospitable ambiance. The winegrowing area nad the alsace wine route vins d. Cycling up the mont sainte odile and through vineyards. As a result of the various rising springs, faults, and ice ages, a range of extremely different terroirs are found. From april to october the villages successively organise wine and harvest festivals. The alsace wine route is 170 kilometres long and was inaugurated in 1953.
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