The Alsace Wine Route, which stretches for over 170 kilometres, passes through some of the most beautiful villages in France and offers visitors the opportunity to discover prestigious vineyards, age-old traditions and exceptional panoramas.
First stop: Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines
From the very first steps in the cobblestone streets, you will see the famous half-timbered houses with colourful facades that Alsace is renowned for.
One of the most popular areas among visitors is undoubtedly Little Venice. This picturesque area is traversed by the Lauch, a river lined with traditional houses with flower-filled balconies. The reflections of the colourful facades in the water create a particularly photogenic scene that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Second stop: the National Necropolis of Sigolsheim and its exceptional panorama
But what also makes this place remarkable is its stunning panorama. From the top of the hill, you can take in the entire Alsatian vineyard. On a clear day, the view extends over the Rhine plain, the German Black Forest and sometimes even as far as the Swiss Alps.
Third stop: Riquewihr and meeting with a winemaker
The winemaker welcomes visitors to his estate and passionately shares his expertise. He first introduces the 7 main grape varieties that Alsace is famous for.
The tasting then allows you to put the information you have received into practice. Visitors learn how to observe the colour of the wine, analyse the aromas on the nose and then identify the flavours on the palate.
The village is one of the jewels of Alsace's heritage. Founded in the Middle Ages, it miraculously escaped the destruction of the wars that ravaged the region.
Walking along Rue du Général-de-Gaulle, the village's main thoroughfare, you will discover a series of remarkably well-preserved houses. Some façades feature sculpted decorations, oriels or signs testifying to former craft activities.
The self-guided tour allows everyone to enjoy this unique atmosphere at their own pace and to take some magnificent photos.
Fourth stop: Tasting in Rorschwihr
This new experience offers the opportunity to compare different winemaking styles and different expressions of Alsatian terroirs. Even when made from the same grape varieties, wines can have very different aromatic profiles depending on their origin, the orientation of the plots, or the methods used by the winemaker.
During this tasting, visitors learn about the notion of terroir, a fundamental element in Alsatian wine production. The soils, composed of granite, limestone, sandstone or clay, directly influence the character of the wines.
This day on the Alsace Wine Route offers a complete immersion in one of Europe's most beautiful wine regions.
