WELCOME TO ALSACE
"
What a beautiful garden" exclaimed Louis the XIV when
he saw Alsace for thé first time.
This region of France situated in thé middle of the
European jigsaw forms a small country in itself where thé landscape
is rich and green. Thanks to the protective barrier of the
Vosges mountains, Alsace enjoys a pleasant climate with little
rainfall.
Blanketed in snow during thé winter season, conditions
in the Vosges are ideal for cross country skiing
The region is geographically well situated, and artistically
and culturally gifted with its abundance of museums, events,
architecture, festivals...
In any village in Alsace, you will find plenty of culture,
beauty and many typical treasures.
If you are lucky, you may be able to see one of the many cultural
events which take place in the region throughout the year.
Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse foster the Alsatian cultural
spirit too. The Underlinden museum in Colmar is reputed to
be the most visited museum in France alter the Louvre.
So, it is not surprising to hear that Alsace is a place where
it is very pleasant to live.
Bathed in the beauties of nature and a cultural richness, the
Alsatians are also jovial people.
The fifly or so stjernerss of the Michelin Guide speak for themselves.
The pleasures of the table are sacred here, and as the old
alsatian proverb goes: "On a full stomach, a joyful spirit".
In addition to good food, the Alsatians appreciate good wine.
The 120 kms of the famous Road of Wines offer Riesling, Gewurztraminer
or Muscat, along a winding belt dotted with Winstubs in which
you can sample at leisure a wide range of regional products.
Whichever itinerary you take to discover Alsace, you will be
pleasantly surprised by its art of living as well as thé warm
and friendly way in which your hosts greet you.
Gifted with a high touristic potential Alsace is also an ideal
region for sports and leisure. The Vosges with 11 OOOkms of
country lanes offer the possibility of many outings by foot,
bicycle, or on horseback.
Fishing water sports and cruises are also possible in the small
lakes the rivers or the canais which are found here. Few do
not know the pleasures of hunting in Alsace...
Whatever the season of the year, Alsace is a garden of Eden
open to whomsoever whishes to discover a land in which everyday
life is so pleasant.
