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Where to stay in Strasbourg, France – neighborhood guide and best hotels

Ready for wine, history, and great food? Buckle up – we’re going to Strasbourg!

Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France, near the eastern border with Germany. You’ll find a mix of Franco-German culture, history, and cuisine. If you’re a linguaphile, you’ll particularly love the thrill of being able to practice both your French and German during your stay.

Strasbourg is the perfect destination for a laidback city break. You’ll find a slew of Michelin-starred restaurants, cafés at every turn, endless shopping choices – all within a network of extensive cycling paths and convenient public transportation. You’ll also find lots of green spaces within the city, like the Parc de l’Orangerie and the Jardin des Deux Rives.

Strasbourg is also a great base to explore the beautiful and historic region of Alsace, one of France’s main wine-growing regions. It’s an excellent destination for hiking and biking, a road trip, and of course, enjoying the fantastic gastronomy.

To make your holiday as fun as possible, choose the ideal base from which to explore the city. Here’s where to stay in Strasbourg. [Read more…] about Where to stay in Strasbourg, France – neighborhood guide and best hotels

10 best things to do in Alsace, France – a real-life storybook destination

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A visit to Alsace is a trip back to your childhood.

You know, those long nights spent under a blanket with only a flashlight to guide you through the crumbling pages of a well-worn, well-loved book, its pages filled with beautiful princesses, dashing men, and eloquent animals. While the heroes and heroines would eventually find their way to enchanted forests and abandoned castles, their adventures would always begin in a tiny town, with pastel houses and wooden beams, a stork’s nest on a lookout tower, rickety bridges over quiet waterways, and glistening emerald hills in the distance.

That picture right there – the one in your mind right now – that’s precisely what Alsace looks like. Well, sans the magical animals, but it’s pretty close.

If you’ve ever wondered if the places in the storybooks are real, check out these real-life pictures of Alsace and relive your childhood adventures. [Read more…] about 10 best things to do in Alsace, France – a real-life storybook destination

Driving in France – a guide for tourists

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Picturesque villages, spectacular coasts, and delectable cuisine – these are just a few reasons why France is one of the world’s favorite destinations!

Go beyond the cities and inject joie de vivre to your next French adventure by hitting the road and exploring the country, one amazing stopover at a time. Here’s everything you need to know about driving in France.