Route Joffre is one of those Vosges roads that seems peaceful at first glance. You drive along it, notice the bends, the forests and the mountain pass signs, ... Read more!
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Thur Valley: Discover the Gateway to the Alsatian High Vosges
The Thur Valley is one of those Alsatian valleys you think you know because you have driven through it. Classic mistake. You follow it up from the plain, ... Read more!
Doller Valley: Between Vosges Lakes, Villages and Hiking Trails
The Doller Valley is not the kind of valley you simply pass through. It belongs to those places that leave a lasting mark on the memory. Together with ... Read more!
Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein: A Hidden Gem in the Alsatian Vosges
The Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is one of those places that always comes as a bit of a surprise. You know you are in Alsace. You know the classic ... Read more!
Ballon d’Alsace: The Mythical Summit at the Heart of the Vosges
The Ballon d’Alsace is one of those places that carries far more than just a name on a map. It is a summit, of course. It is also ... Read more!
Col Amic: The Hidden Vosges Pass on the Tour de France Route
Col Amic is one of those places in the Vosges that many people cross without really stopping. A road junction, a few picnic tables, forest all around, a ... Read more!
Col du Haag: The Vosges Surprise on the Tour de France Route
Col du Haag belongs to that category of places in the Vosges that you usually know only if you have already passed through them. It is not the ... Read more!
Discover the Kaysersberg Valley in the Vosges
We are here in the Welche country, that is to say, in a part of Alsace where the language and culture are traditionally Romance. The Kaysersberg Valley in ... Read more!
The Vosges Farm Inns: A Meal with the Taste of the Mountains
The Vosges farm inns may not ring a bell if you’ve never travelled to this corner of north-eastern France, yet they are among the most authentic and heart-warming ... Read more!
Vosges sandstone: the Rhineland’s emblematic stone
Do you know what Strasbourg Cathedral, the Lion of Belfort, Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, the Main Post Office in Metz and the Imperial Cathedral in Speyer have in common? Vosges ... Read more!
The Moselle Valley: A Discovery Itinerary
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the Moselle Valley! If the Rhine is the emblematic river of Alsace, the Moselle is the backbone of Lorraine, the neighbouring region. ... Read more!
The Glass and Crystal Route in Lorraine
The glass and crystal route links all the major glass and crystal works in Lorraine and the Northern Vosges. It shows a unique artistic heritage with international acclaim. ... Read more!
Châtenois, A Little Gem on the Alsace Wine Route
Châtenois (département of Bas-Rhin) is situated on the foothills of the Vosges and is surrounded by the vineyards of Alsace. The village is located 3 km from the town centre of Sélestat, ... Read more!
Discover the village Kintzheim in Alsace
The village of Kintzheim (département of Bas-Rhin) is a popular landmark on the Alsace Wine Route between Ribeauvillé and Sélestat. The village is home to the popular attractions of ... Read more!
Discover the village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace
The charming wine village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace is situated not far from Turckheim and Colmar on the Alsace Wine Route. It is reputed for its vineyards as well as for ... Read more!
Grand Ballon: Discover the Highest summit in the Vosges
The Grand Ballon, at 1,424 metres / 4,672 ft above sea level, is the highest summit in the Vosges Mountains. It is also the highest point in the ... Read more!
Dambach-la-Ville: a fortified town in Alsace
The little town of Dambach-la-Ville (pop. 2,000) lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Bas-Rhin (Alsace) between Sélestat and Obernai. The fortified town with its old ... Read more!
Thann: A Historical Country Town in Alsace
The little town of Thann lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Haut-Rhin (Alsace). A historical town which once belonged to the Habsburgs in the Middle ... Read more!
What you need to know about the Alsace Region
The Alsace region is located in north-eastern France and is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered houses and its castles, which sit enthroned on the summits of ... Read more!
What you need to know about the Lorraine Region
Lorraine is famous worldwide for its quiche, macarons, Mirabelle plum and madeleine. It is home to more than 2,3 million inhabitants (Lorrains and Lorraines). For many years, the ... Read more!
