Blog
Guest articles and deeper dives into specific parts of the region, alongside the core guide pages.
Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Guide: Villages & Itinerary
A practical guide to the 170km Alsace Wine Route — the villages worth stopping in, the Grand Cru wines to look for, and how to plan a three-day itinerary.
Alsace Christmas Markets: Villages, Dates & Where to Go
Strasbourg is the best-known Christmas market in Alsace, but the season extends across the Wine Route villages too — where to go, when to visit, and what makes the region's markets distinct.
Cycling the Piste du Vignoble: Route, Difficulty & Stops
A practical guide to the Piste du Vignoble — the roughly 170km cycling route from Marlenheim to Thann, part of EuroVelo 5 — covering difficulty, best stops, and what to expect on the road.
Colmar Dining Guide: Alsatian Cuisine from Winstubs to Fine Dining
A practical guide to eating in Colmar — from rustic winstubs serving Baeckeoffe and Choucroute Garnie to the city's fine dining scene.
Getting to Alsace: Trains, Airports, and Car Rental
A practical guide to reaching Alsace by train, plane, or car — comparing Strasbourg and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports, the fastest TGV connection from Paris, and why a rental car matters for the Wine Route.
Alsace Grape Harvest: When to Visit for Les Vendanges
A practical guide to Alsace's grape harvest season (les vendanges) — when to visit, what the villages feel like during picking, and how it compares to Paris and Burgundy's autumn festivals.
Colmar vs Strasbourg: Best Base for Alsace
A practical comparison of Colmar and Strasbourg as a base for exploring Alsace — atmosphere, wartime history, wine-route access, and transport, to help you choose (or split your stay between both).
Alsace Wine Guide: Grape Varieties, Tasting Tips, and How to Choose
A practical guide to Alsace's noble grape varieties — Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat — with tasting tips, AOC vs Grand Cru classifications, and how to choose a bottle for any budget or occasion.