Alsace (/ ælˈsæs /, [5] US also / ælˈseɪs, ˈælsæs /; [6][7] French: [alzas] ⓘ) [8] is a cultural region and a territorial collectivity in the Grand Est administrative region of northeastern France, on the west bank of the upper Rhine, next to Germany and Switzerland. In January 2021, it had a population of 1,919,745. [3] .

What to see, what to do and where to stay in Alsace? Guide tourist places to visit and activities to enjoy. Book online hotels and holiday offers.

Oct 23, 2024 · What to see and do in Alsace? Here are my ideas for favorite visits, activities and specialities to try in my beautiful region :)

6 days ago · Alsace, historical region and former région of France, incorporated since January 2016 into the région of Grand Est. As an administrative entity, it encompassed the départements of Haut-Rhin (“Upper Rhine”) and Bas-Rhin (“Lower Rhine”) and was bounded by the régions of Lorraine to the west and Franche-Comté to the southwest.

Alsace is found in eastern France, on the border with Germany to the east and the Lorraine region of France to the west. It is the smallest region in France and very pretty in its location between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine.

Jul 20, 2021 · Lets explore the best things to do in Alsace: 1. Strasbourg Cathedral. For 227 years up to 1874 this 142-metre building was the tallest in the world. With its high-gothic sculpted stonework and colossal scale it makes an impression on everyone who beholds it, and has been lauded by epoch-making writers Victor Hugo and Goethe.

Aug 5, 2020 · Nestled in northeastern France, the Alsace region has much to offer, from storybook-pretty villages to dazzling cities & miles of rolling vineyards.

Mar 18, 2025 · The best things to do in Alsace range from vineyard tours to exploring historic towns. Here's where to visit in Alsace, France...

Alsace is the Germanic region of France. It is a region lying on the west bank of the river Rhine, between the Rhine and the Vosges mountains. To the north and east it shares a border with Germany; to the south with German-speaking Switzerland, and to the west with Lorraine and Franche Comté.

Alsace is a cultural one-off. With its Germanic dialect and French sense of fashion, love of foie gras and choucroute (sauerkraut), fine wine and beer, this region often leaves you wondering quite where you are.