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Where to stay in Alsace – best hotels in Colmar, France

If you’re headed to Alsace to tour the historic wine route, there’s no better place to stay than Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wine.

Lying 64 KM southwest of Strasbourg, Colmar is a beautiful, well-preserved town home to many architectural landmarks and museums that give you a glimpse of the traditional Alsatian life. You can also almost always count on good weather – thanks to the Vosges mountains, Colmar enjoys a sunny microclimate and is one of the driest cities in France.

Driving in Alsace – a road trip in the gorgeous French wine region

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When it comes to relaxing holidays, there’s no town like a wine town.

One: you have the perfect weather that helps create the perfect grapes. Two: these grapes produce amazing wine that inspires delicious food. And three: this makes everyone giddy happy and friendly!

But too much of a good thing can be oh-so-wonderful, so we add one more ingredient to this perfect holiday recipe: the open road. And that’s exactly how we spent our holiday in Alsace, France’s northeastern wine-growing region: a road trip through beautiful towns, lush vineyards, and breathtaking mountain roads, all while filling up on good food, great wine, and amazing sights.

Strasbourg travel guide – 2-day itinerary and tips for the perfect city break

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From the moment you step into Strasbourg, you’ll feel it.

A pleasant, welcoming vibe that’s a lot more than the friendliness of locals, the ease of getting around, or the odd familiarity of the storybook houses. Even on your first hour in the city, you’ll feel a sense of belonging – that you’re not a tourist to be scrutinized or a stranger to be wary of.

In a city that’s a mix of a lot of things, it’s just natural to fit in.

Strasbourg is known for many things – as the capital of the historic wine-growing region of Alsace, as the seat of the European Parliament, as the Capital of Christmas, and as a border city that derives from both French and German cultures. The vibe you get as you go around the city is an intoxicating mix of countryside hospitality and cosmopolitan, multicultural charm.

Whether you’re coming for the wine and food, the history and culture, or just to relax for a little holiday, there’s a lot to love in Strasbourg. [Read more…] about Strasbourg travel guide – 2-day itinerary and tips for the perfect city break