Alsace, Wine region in northeastern France
The region extends between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, encompassing the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin with Strasbourg as its capital.
The territory changed hands between France and Germany multiple times from 1648 to 1945, shaping its distinctive characteristics through centuries of dual influence.
The region maintains a specific legal status regarding religious practices, exempting it from the French law of separation of church and state established in 1906.
The extensive network of cycling paths connects major cities and wine-producing villages, allowing visitors to explore the wine route and medieval settlements.
The area contains over 400 castles and fortresses, representing the highest concentration of medieval military architecture in a single European region.
Location: Grand Est
Location: Kingdom of France
Elevation above the sea: 1,424 m
Shares border with: Lorraine, Franche-Comté, Baden-Württemberg, Rastatt, Karlsruhe Government Region, Canton of Solothurn, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Canton of Jura
Address: Alsace, France
Website: http://region-alsace.eu
GPS coordinates: 48.50000,7.50000
Latest update: June 10, 2025 18:50
Alsace features historical monuments, medieval castles, and specialized museums between Strasbourg and Mulhouse. This region includes military fortresses, historic districts with half-timbered houses, technical museums, and religious sites. Visitors can explore Romanesque and Gothic buildings, Vauban fortifications, art collections, and natural areas. The architectural heritage reflects the regional history from the Middle Ages to the present.
The villages of Alsace feature typical medieval architecture with colorful half-timbered houses, ramparts, and castles on the surrounding hills. These wine-growing localities maintain their cobblestone streets, market squares, and Romanesque religious buildings. The historic centers include buildings from the Middle Ages such as watchtowers, town halls, and churches decorated with sculptures. The region also houses historical collections, notably medieval manuscripts.
Europa-Park
30.5 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg
20.6 km
Habsburg Castle
126.1 km
Silver Star
30.5 km
KBC-Schornstein
99.8 km
Kaiserstuhl
48 km
Isenheim Altarpiece
48 km
Feldberg
79.1 km
Freiburg Minster
61.9 km
Blue Fire Megacoaster
31 km
Hebelpark
99.5 km
Schluchsee
89.8 km
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
104.1 km
Goetheanum
113.2 km
Lion of Belfort
107.1 km
La petite Venise
48.7 km
Schauinsland
71.8 km
Hartmannswillerkopf
75.5 km
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
30.2 km
Höllentalbahn
82.5 km
Seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg
22.6 km
Strasbourg astronomical clock
20.7 km
Mont Sainte-Odile
9.9 km
Triberg Waterfalls
68.1 km
Rulantica
32 km
Grand Ballon
73.1 km
Maison centrale d'Ensisheim
71.5 km
Wodan - Timburcoaster
31.1 kmReviews
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