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Make a holiday rental gite or accommodation in Alsace, Vosges and Lorraine, France your home away from home

The Lorraine, Vosges and Alsace, France is a region of huge natural beauty in the north east of France, bordering Luxemburg and Germany to the east. Having changed repeatedly between French and German citizenship, the whole area has a wonderfully unique culture, having taken the finest of both French and German lifestyles. The region is not only fascinating and hugely appealing from a cultural point of view; the wonderful scenery available from Lorraine, Vosges and Alsace accommodation is simply breathtaking, from the Haguenau Forest to the Vosges Mountains, from Valley of the Rhine to the peaks of the ballon de Guebwiller.

Things to do on holiday in Alsace, Vosges & Lorraine, France

Throughout the region is a vast wealth of historical monuments. Having had such a wildly turbulent history, many of the regions most interesting attractions are impressive castles, fortifications and defences. The Ortenbourg, Saint Ulrich and Fleckenstein are particularly impressive, and there are still some poignant remains of the impressive Maginot Line.

There are many ancient wines which originate from the region of Lorraine, Vosges & Alsace, France. Pre-dating the Roman civilisations which called this area home, vintages are almost wholly dependant on the grape variety rather than growing conditions, and provide wine connoisseurs, and interested amateurs, the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful wine tours from a Lorraine, Vosges & Alsace gite. The beers of Alsace and Lorraine are particularly good too, perfectly complimenting the trout, cheese and hearty cuisine famous in the region.

The countryside which surrounds Lorraine, Vosges & Alsace accommodation is perfect for anyone with a love of the great outdoors. The Vosges Mountains are a famous cross-country skiing and downhill skiing centre in the winter, also providing some wonderful walking, mountain biking and riding holidays during the summer months. The La Bresse ski resort is the largest and most popular in the region for outdoor activities, especially during the winter months.

Places to visit on holiday to Alsace, Vosges & Lorraine, France

Alsace is probably the most famous region in eastern France. The stunning, wild landscape of thick forests and wild mountains is adorned with villages consisting of the iconic black and white architecture, where local lifestyles seem completely untouched by the influx of visitors. Strasbourg, the largest and most important city in the Lorraine, Vosges and Alsace, France, is defiantly worth investigating from any Alsace accommodation or gite in Alsace’s proximity, due to both the stunning architecture and vibrant culture which give the city such an attractive atmosphere.

Lorraine is a region which many people visit with a heavy heart due to relatives having been killed in the Battle of the Verdun. There are some hugely poignant monuments throughout Lorraine dating to various points in the department’s long history, but for those lucky enough to have no personal connection with these sites, Lorraine also offers some fantastic attractions, from the castles to the forests, the rolling hills to the fascinating towns of Metz, Nancy and Epinal.

Weather in Alsace, Vosges & Lorraine, France

Temperatures in winter are cold in the region, which is great for the ski season, with average monthly temperatures hovering at around 1˚C in January and February. During the summer though, average temperatures are much higher, reaching around 22˚C in July.

Cheap flights to Alsace, Vosges & Lorraine, France

There are three airports in the Alsace Lorraine region of France, Strasbourg (SXB) which receives direct flights from London City Airport (LCY), Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Euro Airport (EAP) outside Basel. The latter of these is the most useful for Brits taking Lorraine, Vosges & Alsace accommodation, receiving flights from Britain, provided by EasyJet, British Airways and Ryanair.

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