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Alsace,
a 200 km long and only 45 km wide stretch of land to the left
of the Rhine, is one of the most significant cultural landscapes
in Europe. The Celts, the Romans, the Alemannians and the Franks
have all left their mark here on the left bank of the Upper Rhine.
Today the German and French elements in Alsace have combined to
form their own unique culture, with their own language and their
own mentality.
In the Vosges, divided from the Black Forest by the Upper Rhine,
there are fascinating hiking routes to explore. The sun-drenched
foothills, with their warm winds, attract hikers to the green
hills and rich vineyards. Pure nature. Simply relax. Connoisseurs
claim that the finest white wines in France are grown in this
region. Whether in lovely vineyard farms, traditional inns or
gourmet temples of feudal proportions – good food can be
found everywhere – typically French. Savoir-vivre in Alsace
– enjoying life to the full.
The half-timbered houses and buildings in the Romanesque or Gothic
style such as the cathedral in Strasbourg or the famous Isenheimer
Altar of 1515 in Colmar are characteristic of Alsace. The past
comes alive here – crooked frontages, low doorways, narrow
alleys – you can almost hear the rattling of ox-drawn carts
and the clattering of hooves on the old cobblestones. This unique
atmosphere was also appreciated by the young Goethe who studied
in Strasbourg in 1770/71. Apropos Strasbourg: the seat of the
Council of Europe and the European Parliament has been located
here since 1949 – the heart of Europe beats right here. |
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77781 Biberach/Germany
Telefon +49 (0)7835/547266
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