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Exploring the wine route of Alsace

by AmandaB
Tucked into the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, the picturesque wine route of Alsace boasts ancient castles, medieval châteaux, petite Renaissance villages and more than 800 wine producers.

natural beauty spot, home to some of the finest wines in the world and just a short flight from the UK, it’s surprising that wine tourism in Alsace is still under the radar. This charming wine region is culturally and naturally diverse, giving it many facets to explore.

Situated between the Rhine and Vosges Mountains, the valley of Alsace has been an important trading route with affluent outposts since the Middle Ages.

Timber-framed and colourfully painted medieval houses make the villages and towns picture-perfect, and the region isn’t called “castle country” without reason – Alsace is littered with majestic castles and haunting ruins. Haut-Koenigsbourg, Hohlandsbourg and Fleckenstein castles are must-sees, beautifully framed by the region’s luscious green hillsides and imposing mountains…

Read the full article on The Telegraph

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