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Alsace Borders have been drawn intermittently on both sides of the Alsace region throughout history, lending to it a delectable cultural fusion of Germany and France that this region boasts. It also mixes the impeccable countryside, full of verdant valleys and placid lakes, with the cultural charm of renowned urban destinations.
Strasbourg, the largest city in Alsace, is a charming collection of canals and brightly colored buildings bursting with European charm, many of which can viewed from the water’s surface by those touring the rivers and channels. If you want to experience the best of nightlife in Strasbourg, then you’re in for some highbrow treats. Lyricism, opera and theater performed here are among the finest in France, with some of the most spectacular performances held at l’Opera du Rhin. The building is a work of art in itself, and the acoustics render the greats angelic. There are also a number of fine museums in Strasbourg. Indeed, making at least a two- or three-day stay in Strasbourg will be well worth your while.
Alsace cuisine is one of the best ways to taste the rich multinational past of this region. Despite the decidedly French tone to your experience, you will notice right away a heavy German influence including Saurkraut, Flammekeuche and other pinnacles of German cuisine. A great, inexpensive sampling of these local dishes, combined with a priceless view of the river, can be found at the Argentoratum in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg also provides a wonderful selection of places to stay, ranging in quality from 5-star hotels to backpackers’ pensions. During the peak summer months, Alsace can get quite crowded, so be sure to book ahead.
Another great city is Mulhouse, the Detroit of France. Of course, this certainly isn’t Chevy or Ford territory. Rather, visitors to Mulhouse can drool their way through the sparkling auto galleries of Bugatti, Mercedes Benz, and Talbot. Feeling flush? You may end up driving the rest of your European vacation.
Of course, the trails in Alsace are some of Europe’s most breathtaking. Therefore, it’s advisable that you pack some hiking gear and head for the hills to get those incredible mountain top vistas, or hike to a secluded beach on an undiscovered Alsace lake, and make memories that will last a lifetime. |
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