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11 Best Things to Do in Alsace: Fairytale Towns, Castles & Wine Routes

Alsace is a region where medieval half-timbered villages, grand castles and vineyards coexist with rolling mountains. Here are 11 attractions in Alsace – from fairytale Eguisheim to mighty Haut-Koenigsbourg.

Tasting Riquewihr: A Sweet Journey for Coconut Macaroon Lovers

Forget your usual macarons – in Riquewihr, macarons are something else entirely. We follow the scent of freshly baked coconut macaroons through cobblestone alleys and half-timbered houses in search of Alsace’s sweetest secret.

Kaysersberg in Alsace: Where Wine, Art, and Whiskey Meet

Kaysersberg, with its half-timbered houses and Grand Cru wine fields, is an Alsatian gem where history, wine and gastronomy come together for an unforgettable experience.

Discover Eguisheim – Alsace’s Picture-Perfect Village of Storks and Vineyards

In the heart of Alsace, along the famous Route des Vins, lies the fairytale village of Eguisheim, a place where culture and wine traditions that date back to Roman times meet.

20 highlights from this year's road trip in France

This year's road trip in France went through Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Normandy. A total of 5000 km of adventure. Here are the biggest/funniest/best highlights!

Ribeauvillé – Vineyards and the Tale of Three Castles

Medieval Ribeauvillé in the heart of Alsace charms us with its beautiful half-timbered houses, three watchful castles and exquisite white wines.

Colmar – Alsace's charming town with canals and half-timbered houses

In Alsace is Colmar, a place where time stopped sometime during the Middle Ages. A city that often comes up on the list of France's most beautiful cities.