With its combination of stunning natural scenery in the wooded hills and valleys of the Vosges mountains, where here and there perch the ruins of mediaeval fortresses or fortified villages, with its gently sloping vineyards facing the Rhine valley and with its fairytale like towns of pretty half timbered houses and cobbled streets, Alsace is a region well worth visiting. Standing at the crossroads of Europe, Alsace encapsulates an unmistakeably European flavour where historic and cultural influences of its French and German neighbours have created a unique atmosphere with an independent character and great traditions. Our hotels enable you to visit both the northern Vosges and the cultivated quaintness of the Alsatian Wine Road on your holiday to Alsace.
Local highlights
Sample Choucroute and Gugelhupf, Wine and Beer, the Cherry festivals in May, the festival of Son et Lumiere at Strasbourg cathedral in the summer, the Wine festivals in the autumn, and the Christmas markets towards the end of the year.
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Climate: Month Average air temperatures in Centigrade Jan 5.5, Feb 5.3, Mar 9.3, Apr 13.7, May 15.8, Jun 23.0, Jul 24.1, Aug 26.3, Sep 21.2, Oct 14.9, Nov 7.6, Dec 4.7.
(Source: Direction de la Meteorologique de France)
Travel arrangements
Self-drive: Strasbourg can be reached by car along the motorway from Calais in about 6 hours. However, for a more leisurely journey, we recommend an overnight stop at the Tour du Roy (FE04) in Picardy or in the Champagne region.