Alsace and Lorraine

As a border region, Alsace and Lorraine have been fought one for cencutries by France, Germany, their beleaguered past recalled by many military stronghold and cemetery. Today, the region present only a peaceful aspect with pastel-pitched villages, fortified towns and sleepy vineyard.

Wine Cellar

Just a couple of miles south of Strasbourg the Capital of Europe, the Klipfel Domain will warmly welcome and envelope you in traditional Alsace.

At the Klipfel Domain, you can visit one of the largest cellars in Alsace filled with oak tuns containing more than 20,000 liters (5,284 gal. US) of wine. The Klipfel Domain was created in 1824 by Eugène Klipfel. Today, it's a family business that has sole ownership of 40ha of vineyards. A third of the property contains certain Grand Cru wines on the "Kirchberg de Barr": the well-known Clos Zisser, the Kastelberg and the Wiebelsberg in Andlau.

Petite Venise

Along the quai de la Poissonerie in the Petite Venise area of Colmar



Lorraine

Place Stanislas

Place Stanislas is Nancy's principal and most renowed landmark. Laid out in 1750s, this elegantly prppertioned square is enclosed by highly ornate gilded wrought-iron gates and railings, a hallmark of the city.


Gerardmer

Gerardmer is famous for its lake and can be proud of a long past of a touristic town. No wonder it is called the Pearl of the Vosges. Major events take place there every year such as Fantastic’arts every January: it is the festival of fanstastic films, the meeting-place of many personalities of cinema and show business. At that time of year, the banks of the lake of Gerardmer look like the Croisette in Cannes



Arc Triomphe
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