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ALSACE AT HEART

Alsace is a green lung, a green plain bordered on one side by the Rhine and its region of the Ried and on the other by the Natural Park of the Massif des Vosges: a unique setting to recharge your batteries in a jewel box of biodiversity, dotted with picturesque villages in the middle of vineyards.

Our region is exceptionally marked by centuries of history, from antiquity to the present day, through the Renaissance and the Holy Germanic Empire, which we are eager to share with you. Alsace is a land of delicacies, but it is also rich in unique traditions that we are eager to perpetuate.

VISIT ALSACE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Colmar in the heart of Alsace

Located in the heart of Alsace between Mulhouse and Strasbourg, the city of Colmar is a jewel of the region's heritage and culture. Colmar is a charming and authentic city center, a highly cultural town, and the undisputed capital of the Alsatian wine tradition.

Castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg

Castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg

Castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg

The Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle is an inseparable element of the Alsatian landscape. This medieval work has crossed the ages. It was once a powerful fortress, then reduced to abandoned ruins, before being restored and becoming an integral part of Alsace's historical heritage.

Mulhouse

Mulhouse is a city with a strong industrial past which was famous all over Europe in the 19th century, especially for spinning (DMC factory), then for mining (Alsace potash). The industrial revolution has deeply marked the city.

Obernai in the Bas-Rhin

Second most visited city in the Bas-Rhin after Strasbourg, nestled at the foot of the Mont Sainte Odile, the small town of Obernai is a tourist attraction not to be missed in Alsace, especially for its beautiful half-timbered houses.

Sélestat and its library

As a central point of the region, Sélestat is easily accessible to the main tourist attractions of the region. It also has an exceptional historical and architectural heritage classified as a Historic Monument.

Strasbourg, capital of Alsace

Capital of Alsace and capital of the Bas-Rhin, Strasbourg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and has something for everyone, whether they are looking for architectural gems, a vibrant art scene or good food.

Ribeauvillé wine village of Alsace

A picturesque wine-producing village whose writings go back to 1084, Ribeauvillé is located on the Alsace wine route and is part of the Ballons des Vosges regional nature park. It is a cultural and tourist place not to be missed in the region.

Riquewihr

A picturesque medieval city nestled at the entrance of the Vosges mountains, Riquewihr slightly overlooks the Alsace plain in the heart of the wine road between Kaysersberg and Ribeauvillé. A must-see destination in the Alsace region.

The village of Kaysersberg

On the wine road, nestled in a valley of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, Kaysersberg is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and was elected favorite village of the French in 2017.

Gérardmer located in the Vosges mountains

Located in the Vosges mountains, Gérardmer is famous for its mountain activities, its lake and especially its winter sports resort.

Eguisheim, a picturesque village on the Alsace wine route

Picturesque medieval village, cradle of the Alsatian vineyard, Eguisheim was elected favorite village of the French and is a place not to be missed on the Alsace wine road, at the entrance of the Vosges mountains.

Vieux-Brisach, medieval village of Alsace

Freiburg in Brigsau

Freiburg in Brigsau

Freiburg in Brigsau

Guebwiller, city of Art and History

City of Art and History in the middle of an exceptional natural setting at the foot of the Ballons des Vosges, Guebwiller, which is located on the Alsace wine route, in the south of the region, is also renowned for its unique vineyard.

Belfort in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region

The Eurockéennes of Belfort

The Eurockéennes of Belfort

Belfort is a French city located in the north-east of the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It is the capital of the Territoire de Belfort. The city is located in the "trouée de Belfort", a passageway between the Vosges mountains.

Valley of Munster

Munster Valley
The LIVING Valley!
Find the best experiences to live the Munster Valley to the fullest!

Maginot Line

The Maginot Line served as a defense for France during World War II and went through violent battles. What remains today represents an undeniable historical heritage, and several remnants of this imposing defense system located in Alsace are open to the public.

Mont Sainte Odile, one of the spiritual and religious high places of Alsace

Mount Sainte Odile

Mount Sainte Odile

The Mont Sainte Odile is one of the spiritual and religious high places of Alsace, with the Cathedral of Strasbourg. A very popular Christian pilgrimage site, the Mont Sainte Odile culminates at an altitude of 764 meters. It is located not far from the village of Ottrott in the Bas-Rhin and is dominated by the abbey of Hohenbourg.

Linge Memorial

Immerse yourself in the First World War with a visit to this preciously preserved memorial site and walk through the trenches of this illustrious mountain battle of 1915.

Vauban Citadel - Neuf-Brisach

Vauban Citadel - Neuf-Brisach

Vauban Citadel - Neuf-Brisach

A masterpiece of the talented Vauban, Neuf-Brisach and its fortifications are a unique historical testimony located in the north-east of the Haut-Rhin, just before the German border. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vauban's citadel fully deserves its title.

Hartmannswillerkopf

Hartmannswillerkopf

Hartmannswillerkopf

The Hartmannswillerkopf, also known as the Vieil Armand, was a peaceful mountain in the Vosges mountains, before becoming a horrific battlefield during the First World War and being the scene of a long and bloody battle that cost the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers.

Ecomuseum / Little Prince Park

Ecomuseum / Little Prince Park

Ecomuseum / Little Prince Park

The Écomusée and the Parc du Petit Prince are both located in the Haut-Rhinoise commune of Ungersheim. If you are visiting the south of Alsace, visit the Ecomuseum for its cultural and historical aspect, and the Little Prince Park to spend a pleasant day relaxing with your family.

Park of Husseren Wesserling

Park of Husseren Wesserling

Park of Husseren Wesserling

The Parc de Wesserling is a unique testimony of the textile industry in Alsace, located in the heart of the Saint Amarin Valley, in the south of the Haut-Rhin. With its original gardens and numerous activities, the Parc de Wesserling is a lively and exciting place.

The Castle of Ferrette is one of the oldest castles in Alsace

Castle of Ferrette

Castle of Ferrette

The Castle of Ferrette is one of the oldest castles in Alsace. Located in the Sundgau, in the extreme south of the Haut-Rhin, its ruins dominating the town of Ferrette are today a priceless testimony of the medieval period in Alsace.

Europa-park, theme park

Founded by the Mack family (owners of the Mack Rides company), Europa-Park is a theme park and leisure complex located in Rust in the Eurodistrict of Strasbourg Ortenau in Germany, equidistant from the cities of Freiburg im Breisgau and Strasbourg.

Tellurium Mining Park

Tellurium Mining Park

Tellurium Mining Park

The building housing the Tellure Park is built on the same underground site where numerous silver veins were discovered in the 14th century, causing what was later called "silver fever".

The Route des Crêtes

Route des crêtes

Route des crêtes

This magnificent tourist route, linking Cernay to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, allows you to admire the most characteristic landscapes of the Vosges mountain range, its passes, its balloons, its lakes, its stubble fields and offers unforgettable panoramas.