Grand Est comprises of the former administrative regions of Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine. It is the sixth largest of the regions of France and includes three mountain ranges: the Vosges, the (Alsatian) Jura and the Ardennes. The region is bordered by the River Rhine on the East which forms the border with Germany. The region’s largest cities are Strasbourg, Nancy, Metz, Mulhouse, Reims and Troyes. The head city of the region is Strasbourg.
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are…
On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced…
The Alsace Wine Route is a scenic itinerary that criss-crosses the Alsatian vineyards from Marlenheim…
On the border of France, the Swiss city of Basel (or Basle) hosts Switzerland’s largest Christmas…
We are now finishing up the Summer holidays here in France and getting ready for school…
Spring is a beautiful season of the year to start discovering towns and villages around…
Today the president of the Regional Council of Alsace-Champagne-Ardennes-Lorraine announced the name which has been…
Winter is here at last! For a few days we are visiting Alsace and against all expectations snow…
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2017 it celebrated…
This year, European Best Destination is launching a contest for the ‘Best Christmas market in Europe’. You…
Châtenois (département of Bas-Rhin) is situated on the foothills of the Vosges and is surrounded by the vineyards…
The village of Kintzheim (département of Bas-Rhin) is a popular landmark on the Alsace Wine…
The charming wine village of Niedermorschwihr is situated not far from Turckheim and Colmar on the Alsace…
The Grand-Ballon is the highest summit in the Vosges and is situated between the valleys…
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In…