Dominating the Plain of Alsace at 757 metres high, the Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle stands out with its imposing pink sandstone structure. Ideally situated with the heart of the Alsace ... Read more!
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Why you should visit the Vosges mountains
Unlike the Alps and the Pyrenees, the Vosges mountains are synonymous with softness thanks to the rounded shape of their peaks, the “ballons” (rounded summits). The immense forest ... Read more!
Colmar Collegiate
The Colmar Collegiate is the most imposing in all of Colmar and often carries the name “Cathedral”. However, this is more or less a misrepresentation, since the city has ... Read more!
Strasbourg Cathedral: discover the Gothic masterpiece!
Attracting around 4 million visitors yearly, Strasbourg Cathedral is the second most-visited cathedral in France after Notre Dame de Paris and well before those of Metz, Reims and Chartres. ... Read more!
Discover the Medieval Alsace Castles
Much like Périgord, Alsace is one of France’s regions with the most medieval castles. More than 500 are counted here, mainly distributed from north to south, at the ... Read more!
Route des Crêtes des Vosges
Sublime countryside, panoramic views extending to the distant Alps and riding on the hills, the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges is following the example of the Route ... Read more!
Discover the historic town of Belfort
If you visit Franche-Comté or Alsace, the town of Belfort, with its history and massive fortifications, makes an ideal day trip. The town takes pride in giving France ... Read more!
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a brilliant philosopher, physician, musician, clergyman and theological scholar. As recognition for his many years of humanitarian work he was awarded the Nobel Peace ... Read more!
Alsace Wines
The Alsace vineyard extends across the hills of the Vosges at between 200 and 400 metres high, over some 14,000 hectares of grapevines which produce an average of ... Read more!
What to see in the Colmar Little Venice
At the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, Colmar is very well located and while it may not be the capital of Alsace, it remains one of its ... Read more!
Mulhouse, Alsace
At the crossroads of two major axes: Zurich-Paris and Rhin-Rhône, Mulhouse might seem an uninteresting stopover. A few hours are enough to visit the old town centre which ... Read more!
Discover the Metz Christmas Market in Lorraine
Of all the Christmas markets of France, the one in Metz ranks as one of the most visited. You may have heard of Metz for its stunning gothic cathedral ... Read more!
Why you should discover Metz in Lorraine
Metz is a charming provincial city in the Lorraine region located on the east side of the Moselle River, between Nancy and Luxembourg. In 2019 it ranked high in 4th ... Read more!
Discover the city of Nancy in Lorraine
One of the most elegant and classic French towns, Nancy in Lorraine has an exceptional architectural ensemble from the 18th century which includes three beautiful squares and a medieval district that ... Read more!
Ecomusée d’Alsace: France’s Largest Open-Air Museum
Since the 1970s, several eco-museums have been opened in large outdoor sites throughout France and Europe, focusing on displaying the regional cultural heritage and the involvement of the ... Read more!
What are the delicious Macarons of Nancy?
In Nancy, Lorraine, macarons have been part of the local history since the time of the French Revolution. What are Macarons of Nancy? A macaron (also known in Australia ... Read more!
Explore Reims Cathedral, a Historic Monument!
The vista of Reims Cathedral appearing at the end of Rue Rockefeller is an unforgettable sight. This is where the History of France brings you back to the ... Read more!
The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims
The coronation of the Kings of France took place inside the Cathedral of Reims, a Gothic art masterpiece that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Read more!
Strasbourg, Alsace
Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and is located on the left bank of the Rhine River, in France’s northeast. With a population of more than 470,000, it is ... Read more!
Kientzheim
At the foot of the undulating hills covered by vineyards, the wine-growing village of Kientzheim is located between the very popular sites of Riquewihr and Kaysersberg. Founded in ... Read more!
