The province of alsace stands like a flowerchild referee between germany and france. The city of colmar is a big french city located north east of france. On this circuit, the villages are sufficiently close, and the road network dense, so that the author recommends using 1. Some of the most beautiful parts of this region are not in guide books. The route des vins d alsace wine route of alsace is an approximately 170kilometrelong 110 mi road, crossing the main wine producing areas of the region.
We order our michelin guides direct from michelin so they will always be the most up to date version for your journey. Please welcome the region of alsace, the 6th map in the france map series. Holiday guide to alsace, france, including strasbourg. Alsace is one of the more fertile regions in central europe. The hills are generally richly wooded, chiefly with fir, beech, and oak. Check out a map of the region and some amazing photos of what its like to be there. Alsace road trip additional stops left leftright right hautkoenigsbourg castle. It borders germany and switzerland and has alternated between german and french control over the centuries. A road trip through northern switzerland and the french. Alsace is a plain surrounded by the vosges mountains west and the black forest mountains east. Michelin green guides france guide books 2020 online.
Toutes les balades moto en grand est les balades a moto. Une petite semaine sur les routes des vosges et dalsace au mois davril 2019. Colmar alsace france tourist office colmar by bike. Every visit to alsace will be a little different, so im covering. Get the full experience of the famous french wine region of alsace on this winetasting day trip from strasbourg. In a world of agriculture, alsace has always been a rich region which explains why it has suffered so many invasions and annexations in its history. The following day included a further exploration of strasbourg at the north end. Bounded by the rhine river on the east and the vosges mountains on the west, this is a green region of hanselandgretel villages, ambitious vineyards, and vibrant cities. We found great results, but some are outside alsace. Please note that all fields followed by an asterisk must be filled in. What should you know about alsace wine as you explore all the wine regions of france. Hop in your car and head south to the stunning hautkoenigsbourg castle, an important stop between strasbourg and the smaller vineyard villages. Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip.
To the north and east it shares a border with germany. Alsace regional guide and tourist attractions alsace, france. It is almost four times longer than it is wide, corresponding to a plain between the rhine in the east and the vosges mountains in the west. 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. The cities of turckheim and colmar are both within a. On the loose in frances countryside, we drive up alsaces route du vin for miles of vineyards, halftimbered villages, and feudal fortresses. It is a region lying on the west bank of the river rhine, between the rhine and the vosges mountains. If you are applying for a motorcycle licence, then this book is for you. The region s best rides karras, christy, zusy, stephen on. Visit 3 wineries to enjoy tastings of the region s characteristic white wine including the riesling and. Alsace is a lovely and fascinating region of eastern france to explore, with impressive cities such as strasbourg and colmar, the alsace wine route to follow, historical castles set on isolated hilltops, pretty villages sitting quietly in the vineyards and forests of the region, and large areas of. Alsace, part of the new french region, grand est, is a cultural and historical area of eastern france. Road book gps moto from oberharmersbach via the kappelgrafenhausen rhine barge, you will ride through the bas rhin. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator.
The colmar canal, inaugurated in 1864 under the pressure of industrialists disadvantaged by the military engineering because of the deviation of the initial route of the canal from the rhone to the rhine in favor of the fortress of neufbrisach. Please reenter your information or click forgot online id. Regions does not monitor the linked website and has no responsibility whatsoever for or control over the content, services or products provided on the. Toutes les balades et roadbooks le repaire des motards. It was inaugurated on may 30th, 1953 during a car rally where two convoys took the road, one leaving from the very north of the alsatian vineyard, from marlenheim, and the other leaving from the very south of this vineyard, from thann. Historically speaking, alsace was part of the germanspeaking area of central europe, and to this day. During the revolution these provinces were abolished and the french territory was divided into 83 departments. 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. Alsace is one of the most renowned regions for wine production worldwide. Homepage store guide books 2020 michelin green guides france all the michelin green guides for france available in one place.
The alphabetical list with a link to an information page about each region. It should be used along with the official drivers handbook as a guide to safe riding practices and ontarios laws regarding motorcycles. Retrouver toutes nos videos, roadbooks, bonnes adresses pour manger ou dormir sur voyage et roadbook moto uploaded a video 4 years ago. The city of colmar is located in the district of colmar. The alsace wine route has contributed to the fame of alsace wines for the past 60 years. A detailed look at the appellations top crus, broken out by town and the corresponding vineyard. This map shows bike routes, restaurants, bicycle repair, bicycle rental, hotels, campings, tourist information centers in alsace.
And you can always change your mind you wont be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. Since my parents are very passionate about wine and weve been going back and forth from alsace to tastebuy wine since i was little, i can safely say that albert boxlers wine cellar. From north to south, the following 67 communes crossed by the route are. Travel through time at the castle of hautkoenigsbourg. In just 23 miles 36 km, i visited eguisheim, kaysersberg, riquewihr, and ribeauville.
With its villages of brightlypainted, steeproofed, halftimbered houses, alsace certainly feels germanic. Use the interactive map of the french regions to find out more information about the country old 22 regional names. The earlier you book, the more choice youll have and the lower your price. Some of these regions roughly correspond to the current regions. The site that you are entering is operated or controlled by a third party that is unaffiliated with regions. The result reflects an incredible mix of both cultures. Published by the government of ontario, its the only official handbook for motorcycle drivers. Top 10 guide to the alsace wine route travel the guardian. It creates foehn winds which, along with natural irrigation, contribute to the fertility of the soil. Regions provides links to other websites merely and strictly for your convenience. The online id or password you entered is not correct.
Visit alsace official website for tourism in alsace. Yann crjanski lavenir alsacien du motocross youtube. The massif of the vosges gradually gives way eastward to the plain of alsace, while to the south the region of sundgau in southern hautrhin rises to the jura mountains. Learn the most important facts about alsace including its major wine grapes and blends. Unmissable towns and villages on the alsace wine route. Au carrefour des mondes germanique et latin, elle cultive lhistoire. Quelques beaux virolos au sein du parc naturel des vosges du nord qui viennent dynamiser notre petit circuit. The tours in alsace are often subject to the road conditions. At the crossroads of the three large regions of alsace.
Pamper yourself in one of alsace s 7 outstanding spas. Voyage et roadbook moto uploaded a video 4 years ago. Obtain a guidebook for alsace, or stop in each towns tourist office for town maps and local site. The region constitutes the first level of division of france. A land of tradition and wine, offering a unique experience. Before the french revolution of 1789, france was divided into provinces from the historical feudal history.
We head to verdun to walk the trenches of world war i before visiting reims cathedral to marvel at gothic splendor and chagalls stained glass. The alsace wine route is actually the oldest wine route in france. Because i was staying in colmar, thats where i began my road trip near the southern end of the wine route. The city of colmar is located in the department of hautrhin of the french region alsace.
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