What makes a great road trip? Amazing views. Charming small towns. Great food. Friendly people. The Route Des Vins D’Alsace in Eastern France has all this in spades.The Rue du Vin, or "road of wine," begins less then 20K west of Strasburg in the town of Marlenheim. From there it winds 170 kilometers south to Thann. Brown marks indicate where to go next, but inevitably you will lose your way at least once. That's okay. We discovered many beautiful stretches accidentally.
There are plenty of things to stop and do. The road is lined with vineyards, castles, historic ruins, and medieval towns. Each turn offers something to explore. Also, with the Voges Mountains serving as the backdrop, the route is a great place to go hiking.
We stayed just off the official route in the town of Sélestat. From this location — near the middle of the route — we spent one day traveling north and one day going farther south.
I picked up maps at the tourist offices in the bigger towns (and when I say bigger, I don't mean big) that identified points of interest. You can also get information before you go by visiting the official Alsace tourism Web site.
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WOW! We are planning a trip in that area through the summer and you've just inspired me!
Thanks
You should totally go! I loved this trip. Also, I have tons of information that I'm planning to post in my travel guide section. I'll send you a message when it's all up.
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