The Vinitech & Sifel exhibition in Bordeaux in 2010.

The great professionnal event of fruits, vegetables and wine growning industry. It will take place from the 30th of november to the 2nd of december 2010 to the Parc des Expositions of Bordeaux.

The Vinitech exhibition is the great international gathering of the fruits, vegetables and wine growning industry where are concentrated the most important players of this market. Also you will be able to studie your competidors, to adapt your supply and to know their strengths and weaknesses.

The Vinitech exhibition is as well a supply of all the manufacturers on 3 areas dedicated : Viticulture, wine growning, conditioning and launching on the market.

There will be young vines, bottles, equipment, techniques ... and advices, necessary for the production and the lauching on the wine market.

This exhibition brought together 50 000 people from 68 different foreign countries, Vinitech can give your the opportunity to meet foreign professionnals inaccessible somewhere else.

 A network of about 35 international partners
 A media planning developed in 50 international and professional magazines.

It will be a pleasure for the Comfort Suites Victoria Garden to accommodate you in Bordeaux during this event !

Bordeaux : UNESCO World Heritage

The City of Bordeaux and the Port of the Moon are registered since June 2007.

The Port of the Moon, port city of Bordeaux in South-West France, is inscribed as an inhabited historic city, an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the age of the Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city except Paris.

It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Lands. Urban plans and architectural ensembles of the early 18th century onwards place the city as an outstanding example of innovative classical and neoclassical trends and give it an exceptional urban and architectural unity and coherence. Its urban form represents the success of philosophers who wanted to make towns into melting pots of humanism, universality and culture.

The City of Bordeaux has 347 listed buildings, referred to the law of 31 December 1913. The historic town is protected by the “Plan de sauvegarde et de mise en valeur” (PSMV), approved in 1988 and revised in 1998 and 2002. A buffer zone has been established. Management structures for the protection and conservation of the nominated property include the shared responsibilities of national, regional and local governments. Interventions on buildings declared Monuments historiques (classés) must have the support of the Ministry for Culture. Several plans ensure the management and conservation of the property and take into account the following aspects : preserving the historic and heritage character, allowing the controlled evolution of the historic centre, unifying the various planning rules and contributing to the international significance of metropolitan Bordeaux.

To discover all the treasures of the city, many conducted tours are organized such as :

- Unesco : Bordeaux World Heritage

From February to March you would enjoy the commented visit of the city and its monuments registered as Unesco World Heritage since June 2007. The tourist information office proposes you to discover it in a cabriolet bus every Saturday evening.

- Castles and Terroir : the great vineyards of Bordeaux

Discover vineyards, with a different AOC on Wednesday and Saturday. (For Saint Emilion, : visit of a Château and of the medieval city.)

Blaye/Bourg - Bordeaux/Entre-Deux-Mers - Saint Emilion - Médoc - Graves/Sauternes

To have more visits and informations, contact directly the tourist information office.

The Bordeaux Wines

The widest vineyard in the world covers three different river axes.

The vastest vineyard in the world covers three different river axes.

- In the North - West : The Médoc

West from the Atlantic Ocean and East from the Gironde estuary, the area of Médoc runs over 80km. In the North of Bordeaux, the Wine route towards Pauillac and the Pointe de Graves leads to the finest terroirs and the most prestigious "Grands Crus Classés" (classification of 1855). The unusual architecture of the castles reveals the exceptional originality and personality of this region.

- In the East : Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac.

Located on the right side of the Dordogne, the vines in this area enjoy a worldwide reputation. The castles are less imposing than those in Médoc, but the countryside is much greener. Vast expanses of vineyards alternate with Medieval and Roman monuments. The small town of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO world heritage site and the elegant wines are worth the bend !

- In the North : Bourg and Blaye :

Bourg and Blaye are certainly the more friendly wine- growing regions in the area. They are both located on the right bank of the Gironde. You will be fascinated by the vines running over the estuary, the white stoned and troglodyte villages, the Roman churches, the famous archaeological sites and the small pleasant ports.

- In the South –West : Graves et Sauternes.

From the South of Bordeaux to Langon, west of La Garonne, the vines are sometimes hidden in the pine forest. Thanks to this natural protection the terroir produce remarkable wines. The blending of the variety results in AOC wines that are lively and harmonious, with good aromatic strength. The area also produces classified dry whites, known for their outstanding aromatic power.

- In the South –East : l’Entre-deux-Mers.

The largest wine-growing region in Bordeaux, the Entre-deux-Mers owes its name, literally “between two seas”, to the two rivers surrounding it, the Dordogne and the Garonne. A great variety of wines is produced here : fruity, lively reds ; clarets and rosés ; a wide variety of whites to be enjoyed while young and crisp ; a range of semi-sweet and sweet whites. The region invites visitors to travel through history by discovering fortified towns such as Créon and Sauveterre de Guyenne ; abbeys such as La Sauve Majeure ; and inspired places where artists such as Mauriac(Château de Malagar) and Toulouse Lautrec (Château de Malromé) lived.

The city of Bordeaux

Bordeaux benefits from a rich cultural and historic background inherited from the 18th century

The city of Bordeaux

Bordeaux benefits from a rich cultural and historic background inherited from the 18th century : The Royal Place, the Grand Theatre, The Tourny Boulevard. The quality of their architecture and their urban reality place them among the most interesting monuments and sites in Europe.

Once reached the heart of the city you will certainly fall under the charm of this river and you won’t miss a nice walk along the newly built banks.

Beautiful and sunny, Bordeaux makes its way through the 21st century with determination and a new spirit. The city is concluding a revised urban project that, along with a new economic cultural and social development, will bring back the pleasure of leaving in town.

Bordeaux puts every day a challenge into different domains. First, into the cultural scene as it participates directly to the individual development and carries the image of the city.

The airport, the European station, the connecting highway, the port on the Atlantic, they all give Bordeaux an important opening towards the world. Bordeaux is also known for the optic domain and for the laser application, as well as for the Space Science and Aeronautics.

The city also counts with a reach international trading and exchange. Capital of wine producers, Bordeaux embraces the traditional and the new technology.

The World Championships of Pelota in October 2010

The 16th edition of the World Championships of Pelota will be held in France from the 1st to the 10th of October 2010.

Presentation of the world championships of Pelota 2010

These championships of Pelota are organized every four years, the last of which were held in Mexico. Almost 22 nations and over 550 athletes will fight for the 14 world titles. The French team’s goal is to regain the first place in the international rankings. Come and discover a colourful and difficult sport, which has spilled over the borders of the South West of France and has been adopted in all five continents.

Pau, the “capital” of Bearn, Oloron-Sainte-Marie and Lescar will be the host-cities for the event from October 1st to October 10th. The region of Bearn was selected for its remarkable sports installations, its accommodation capacity as well as for its way of life and warm welcome.

It is our wish that these 16th World Championships of Pelota 2010 in Bearn should be the perfect blend of modernity and of the popular success it deserves.

Enjoy your Championships !

The city of Pau

Skiing and walking tours in the Pyrenees.

MOUNTAIN AND WALKING TOURS.

When winter knocks at the door, you can’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Pyrénées.

Discover unforgettable itineraries : the Road of Saint-Jacques of Compostelle and the Road of Henry IV, from Pau to Lourdes.

Walking tours, horseback riding and bike tours are available departing from the "Portes de Pau" ; as well as mountain climbing, speleology, canyoning and snow racket walking. All tours have different levels of difficulty.

You can also visit the National Park, the Bétharram Caves and the Abyss Pierre Saint-Martin. A must !

SKIING AND WINTER SPORTS.

Just outside the city of Pau you will find some of the widest skiing areas. The closest is only 40 minutes away. Cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, racket walking tours and snowboard are also available for everyone’s enjoyment !

Pau and the surrounding area

Whether you’re after architecture, a panoramic mountain backdrop, gastronomy, an easy-going way of life or cutting-edge industries, Pau has them all !

Pau benefits from a rich historical background. Its architecture is pregnant of great History and it is clearly marked by the influence of King Henri IV of France and Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, King of Sweeden and Norway.

You can visit the castle and the National Museum, the Italian style Theatre, the Parc Beaumont or simply enjoy the extraordinary mountain backdrop just walking along the Boulevard des Pyrénées…

Thanks to a mild weather, Pau is a paradise for Sport fans : horse racing, motor-racing, rugby, basketball, tennis, water sports, and many more.

The city of Pau counts with a number of leading industries and hosts the first golf course in Europe and the world’s first flying-school.

It is also second home to many celebrities, writers and politicians.

Don’t miss the Jurançon Wine Route and its genuine traditions : A remarkable itinerary for all wine lovers and gourmets.

The Parc du Mugel in La Ciotat

Come to visit the beautiful Parc du Mugel in La Ciotat !

The "Parc du Mugel" is a municipal park and botanical garden in La Ciotat. It is now listed among the Notable Gardens of France.

The park of twelve hectares, is located on the edge of the "Calanque" of La Ciotat, a rocky inlet of the Mediterranean.

It is at the bottom of a massive rock, “The Eagle’s Beak”, 155 meters high, which shelters the site from the wind, while the Mediterranean warms it in the winter, and keeps the temperature down in the summer.

The “Parc du Mugel” contains various kinds of vegetation like the tropical garden which contains thirty different species of palm trees, as well as mimosa, bougainvillea, bamboo, banana and other tropical plants. It also features a garden of aromatic plants. And a garden of lavender is planted just below the main house.

Mediterranean vacation in La Ciotat

Located between Provence and the French Riviera

Located between Provence and the French Riviera and just 20 minutes from Marseille, La Ciotat remains mainly known for its thermal baths.

The numerous long beaches, the shore Green Island and the Park of Mugel make of La Ciotat a natural beauty.

La Ciotat also offers a rich cultural heritage in its old town (chapels, ancient doors, ...)

However, if you are a sport lover, you will be able to enjoy all types of activities : nautical sports, excursions and walking tours, fishing competitions, car rallies...

Different Festivals and manifestations are offered all through the year : music, jazz, cinema, painting.

You will also certainly enjoy the daily craft markets and their local genuine products.

Give yourself some time to discover all aspects of this beautiful city by staying in our Appart’hôtel Victoria Garden.

La Ciotat and its area

Once you discover La Ciotat, with its pretty bays, the Green Island, its cliffs, counting amongst the highest in Europe, and its own natural reserve, you will just be tempted to stop for a while... Victoria Garden Appart’Hotel is just there !

Admire the splendid yachts coming from all over the world, and watch them set sail to magic destinations… unforgettable sights ! Or just be guided through the many interesting cultural activities and events...

The Wax Museum of Lourdes

Come to visit the Wax Museum of Lourdes !

With more than 2 000 000 visitors since its opening, the Wax Museum of Lourdes is among the most popular tourist activities of the town.

You will discover 18 scenes and more than 100 life-size wax characters ! Scene after scene, you will relive the fascinating story of Jesus Christ and of Bernadette’s life.

Opening hours :
 Open every day from April to end of October from 9.00 to noon and from 1.45pm to 6.30pm (from 10:00am on Sunday)
 from 14/07 to 31/08 from 9:00am to 6.30pm

Rates :
 6,50 € / Adult
 3,30 € / Child (6-12 years old)
 5,20 € / Student

Easy access for the disabled people.

Descriptive leaflets available. Sound to the last supper in Italian, Spanish, English, German, Polish, Portuguese, Dutch and French.

Visit the Lourdes Museum

Come to visit the Lourdes Museum !

Discover the amazing history of Lourdes in the year 1858 at the time of the apparitions.
Visitors can also discover old professions, trades, costumes (more than 4 000 items).

Permanent light and sound display. Life-size scenes.

Opening hours :
Open from 01/04 to 30/10 every day from 9.00am to noon and 1.30 to 7pm.
Length of visit : 30min

Rates :
 6 € / Adult
 3 € / Child (6-12 years old), student

Easy access for the disabled people.

Lourdes, mountain vacations

The High-Pyrenees boast at least a third of the skiing stations of the area

The High-Pyrenees boast at least a third of the skiing stations of the area. They offer many opportunities for unforgettable winter vacations, with a good snow quality during the entire season. And obviously… do not miss the opportunity to plan your stay in our comfortable Appart’hôtel Victoria Garden in Lourdes and try a different ski run every day !

Many other activities are available in the nearby areas : The thermal baths of Gaves Valley, excursions, bike tours and water sports.

Lourdes, city of pilgrimage

the Pilgrimage to Lourdes began in 1858

the Pilgrimage to Lourdes began in 1858 following to the 18 Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to poor girl Bernadette Soubirous.

After an accurate investigation, the Catholic Church has acknowledged the Apparitions. A statue of Notre-Dame de Lourdes was built in 1864. A sanctuary took the place of the ancient chapel and became the central point of the pilgrimage. Thousands of miracles have taken place since that time, 66 of which have been declared authentic by a special commission.

Bernadette Soubirous died in Nevers in 1878 and was canonized in 1933.

Lourdes receives millions of visits every year.

The Wax Museum of Lourdes

Come to visit the famous Wax Museum in Lourdes !

With more than 2 000 000 visitors since its opening, the Wax Museum of Lourdes is among the most popular tourist activities of the town.

You will discover 18 scenes and more than 100 life-size wax characters ! Scene after scene, you will relive the fascinating story of Jesus Christ and of Bernadette’s life.

Opening hours :
 Open every day from April to the end of October from 9.00 to noon and from 1.45pm to 6.30pm (from 10.00am on Sunday)
 from 14/07 to 31/08 from 9.00am to 6.30pm

Rates :
 6,50 € / Adult
 3,30 € / Child (6-12 years old)
 5,20 € / Student

Easy access for the disabled people.

Descriptive leaflets available. Sound to the last supper in Italian, Spanish, English, German, Polish, Portuguese, Dutch and French.

Visit the Lourdes Museum

Enjoy the vision of Lourdes at the time of the apparitions !

Discover the amazing history of Lourdes in the year 1858 at the time of the apparitions.
Visitors can also discover old professions, trades, costumes (more than 4 000 items).

Permanent light and sound display. Life-size scenes.

Opening hours :
Open from 01/04 to 30/10 every day from 9.00am to noon and 1.30 to 7pm.
Length of visit : 30min

Rates :
 6 € / Adult
 3 € / Child (6-12 years old), student

Easy access for the disabled people.

Come in the Pyrenees to ski !

The first runs are just a few minutes from the Victoria Garden Foch !

Enjoy an ideal location to go skiing in the Pyrenees ! From Lourdes you have many choices of ski resorts so you can change every day ! You can take advantage of the proximity of the mountain without high season rates ! Book now your suite at the best price to enjoy the Pyrenean snow !

Our suites can welcome until 8 persons !

Victoria Garden Apart’hotels of Lourdes are only at :

 30minutes of Cauterets
 50 minutes of Luz Ardiden
 40 minutes of the Domaine du Tourmalet (Barèges-La mongie)
 50 minutes of Gourette
 50 minutes of Gavarnie

BOOK ONLINE TO ENJOY THE BEST RATES !

Lourdes, mountain vacations

The High-Pyrenees boast at least a third of the skiing stations of the area

The High-Pyrenees boast at least a third of the skiing stations of the area. They offer many opportunities for unforgettable winter vacations, with a good snow quality during the entire season. And obviously… do not miss the opportunity to plan your stay in our comfortable Appart’hôtel Victoria Garden in Lourdes and try a different ski run every day !

Many other activities are available in the nearby areas : The thermal baths of Gaves Valley, excursions, bike tours and water sports.

Lourdes, city of pilgrimage

the Pilgrimage to Lourdes began in 1858

the Pilgrimage to Lourdes began in 1858 following to the 18 Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to poor girl Bernadette Soubirous.

After an accurate investigation, the Catholic Church has acknowledged the Apparitions. A statue of Notre-Dame de Lourdes was built in 1864. A sanctuary took the place of the ancient chapel and became the central point of the pilgrimage. Thousands of miracles have taken place since that time, 66 of which have been declared authentic by a special commission.

Bernadette Soubirous died in Nevers in 1878 and was canonized in 1933.

Lourdes receives millions of visits every year.

The Mulhouse Park : an unforgettable experience

Come to visit the Mulhouse zoo...

Unbelievable, moving, amazing... during your visit, you will discover our 1200 animals, belonging to 190 species, from all the continents.
Trees and flowers of exceptional colours and fragrances. A magnificent botanic collection that changes with the seasons.
Aesthetic and fun, the zoological and botanic park is also instructive and full of surprises : blossoming, births...
With 335,000 visitors last year, the park is the leading tourist site in the Haut-Rhin.

 The Mulhouse Park acts in several countries to help local populations to conserve their wildlife : Madagascar, Brazil, Kenya, Philippines, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, etc. One of the main objective is to conserve the most endangered species in their original environment.

 Mulhouse zoo is one of the founding members of the CEPA, (Animal Population and Species Conservation) which strives to protect forgotten animal species. It takes part in several international animal research and conservation programmes like, for example, the EEP European Endangered Species programme.

 Meet exceptional animals : asian lions, siberian tigers, persian leopards, Grevy’s zebras, lemurs, addax and many others…

Services on site :

Play areas :
You are aged between 5 and 12 and want to let off steam... a play area with slides and roundabout are waiting for you as well as a wooden gangway next to the zoo for children.

Picnic :
In the zoo, it is possible to picnic in the many specially laid-out, welcoming and shady areas.

The shop :
However, there are already more than 700 gift ideas with a beautiful collection of games, cuddly toys and craft objects...
Our commitment : 6% of purchases go towards supporting development projects.

Opening times :

December, January and February : the park is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March, October and November : the park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April and September : the park is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
May, June, July and August : the park is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Be careful : the cash desks close 30 minutes before the park closes.

Rates :

Entry prices :
From March 21st to October 31st : 10€ (summer prices)
From January 1st to March 20th : 5,50€ ( winter prices)
From November 1st to December 31st : 5,50€ (winter prices)

Group prices (more than 15 people) : 8€

Reduce price (on presentation of justifying document) : 5,50€
Applicable to young people aged 6 to 16, people aged 65+, students, group guides, disabled persons.

Free for children under 6.

The City of Mulhouse

Mulhouse benefits from a privileged location, borderline with three different countries.

The city makes a continuous effort to improve its daily living. Mulhouse offers a vivid cultural life, many sport centres and a quality environment.

The city development was based upon the textile, chemic and mechanic industries.

Mulhouse benefits from an important heritage from its past : a well kept historic heart, beautiful medieval buildings and some of the most important Museums in Europe.

Today Mulhouse means the opening towards Europe. Located 10 km away from Germany and 15 km away from Switzerland, Mulhouse forgets all boundaries and language barriers.

Strasbourg and the typical Alsacian gastronomy

An all-consuming passion !!!

Some Alsatian specialties you cannot miss to taste !!!

 The Sauerkraut : the most famous traditional dish. It is prepared cabbage with sausages and regional pork-butchery with the knuckle of ham, the Strasbourg sausages, and other salted chests of pig. It’s a real treat, appreciate it with a good local beer.

 Goose Foie Gras : with fine and delicate savour, it has the favours of the gourmet. Foie gras is one of the most popular and well-known delicacies in French cuisine. Its flavour is described as rich, buttery, and delicate, unlike that of a regular duck or goose liver. Foie gras can be sold whole, or prepared into mousse, parfait, or pâté and is typically served as an accompaniment to another food item, such as toast or steak.

 Kugelhopf : The famous alsacian cake’s ! The cake’s name means “risen ball”. At any rate, the current shape of the Kugelhopf (a circular, bulging mould with ribs that make it easy to share out into portions) is rather recent. The Kugelhopf can be soaked in Beer Brandy with “Berawecka” Fruits and Beer Sorbet.

 Flammekuche : the Alsatian-style pizza. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the "tarte flambée" was made in the Kochersberg region for the lunchtime meal. This rectangle of bread dough, topped with cream, onions and bacon, is very popular today. But for a long time, this Alsatian dish was not well known, because it was only made by people who had bread ovens. In the olden days, the first flames that burned when the oven was started up were used for making the tart. This is where the name “flame tart” comes from, becoming “tarte flambée” in French.

 Pretzels : the symbol of traditional Alsatian baking. Some say that pretzels, which are truly emblematic of traditional Alsatian baking, were invented by a baker from Ingwiller. Some say that this baker, who was much loved by the villagers, had a weakness that landed him in prison : swearing repeatedly against the lord. In exchange for his freedom, the lord asked him to invent a cake in which he would be able to see the shape of the sun three times. And thus the pretzel was born. This crunchy biscuit, made from dough poached in water, is very popular.

 Munster cheese : manufactured on the Alsacian and Lorraine faces of the Vosges, it is a AOC product. Often known for its strong smell, it is above all a delicious dish especially with a powerfull red wine.

Come and taste all these very tasty dishes in a region with a lot of charm !

Strasbourg the European Capital

New York, Geneva and Strasbourg are the only cities in the world which are home to international institutions without being national capitals

The choice of Strasbourg as the European capital following the Second World War is no accident. The city stands as a shining symbol of reconciliation between peoples and of the future of Europe. Discovering Europe’s institutions is also a great opportunity to admire some marvellous examples of contemporary architecture.

 The Council of Europe

Ever since it was founded in 1949, the purpose of the Council of Europe has been to bring together all of the democracies of the old continent. Currently 47 member states representing a combined population of approximately 800 million people are members of this "club" for multi-party democracies, whose priorities are the protection of human rights but also social affairs, education, culture and the environment.

 The Human rights building

Built based on the plans of the British architect Sir Richard Rogers, the joint designer of the Beaubourg Centre in Paris, the Human Rights Building was opened in 1995 and houses the European Court of Human Rights.

Programmes of specialised conferences can be proposed for guests with an awareness of, and interest in human rights issues (minimum 15 people).

 The European Parliament

Its 750-seat debating chamber, completed in 1999, is designed to host this institution’s monthly sessions. The architecture of the building designed by Architecture Studio Europe is based on a combination of circles and ellipse, with the Parliament building being organised into several clearly identified areas :

• A wing shaped building. From this "wing" emerges the dome of the hemicycle debating chamber, designed for 750 MEPs,

• A 60 m high tower including 17 floors and 1 133 offices,

• Work place, communication and social areas.

The building has three internal "streets", with the main one featuring a winter garden including a forest of philodendrons.

The city of Strasbourg

The Alsace wines through the Route of Wine.

In order to discover the authentic soul of the Alsace Wine Route, take time to visit all its 170 kilometres of vineyards that look like a living postcard.

The unforgettable sights, the serried ranks of well kept vineyards, the simplicity of the winegrowers, the flower-decked streets, the manor houses, the historic churches, the generous fountains…

An art of living that, with the complicity of the inviting wine cellars and traditional cuisine, has made Alsace one of the most visited regions known all over the world.

Strasbourg city Pass : 5 free tickets and 5 reduced tickets.

Strasbourg in 3 days ! You can rent a bike just by the Cathedral and move free !

The Strasbourg City Pass vouchers are available at the Tourist Office for €10.60 €. Enjoy free and reduced tickets valid for a period of three days

Five free tickets :

 Visit to a museum of your choice : free entry instead of 4.00 €.
 Entry to the Cathedral view platform : free entry instead of 3.00 €.
 Bateau-mouche trip in Strasbourg : free ticket instead of 6.80 €.

 Bike rental for one day : free pass instead of 7.00 €.
 Guided tour of the Cathedral : free entry instead of 1.00 €.

Five half priced tickets :

 Visit to a second museum of your choice : 2.00€ instead of 4.00 €.
 Trip on mini-tram (from April to October) : 2.50 € instead of 5.00 €.
 Guided walking tour (from April to December) : 3.40 € instead of 6.80 €.
 Audio-guided tour of the old town : 3.00 € instead of 6.00 €.
 Visit to the “Naviscope Alsace” : 2.00 € instead of 4.00 €.

Visit Strasbourg, discover its culture and monuments

Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace has a very rich patrimony.

What you must see :

 The cathedral of Notre-Dame, a masterpiece of Gothic art
 The Kammerzell house : enjoy a journey back in time
 The Petite France quarter : "The district on the waters"
 The Church of Saint-Thomas, an intriguing mystery
 The European institutions

Main attractions

 The "Egyptian" house, an oriental dream come true
 The banks of the river Ill
 The Church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune (protestant), a well-hidden treasure
 The Krutenau... a fascinating student district
 The Place de la République, a monumental masterpiece
 The Synagogue de la Paix, Renaissance

Museums and other discovery sites

 The Palais Rohan (Decorative Arts Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Archaelogical Museum)
 The Oeuvre Notre-Dame Museum
 The Alsatian Museum
 The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
 The Historical Museum
 The Zoological Museum
 The Tomi Ungerer Museum - International illustration centre

- Le Vaisseau, learn all about science while having fun !
 The Planetarium
 The Naviscope Alsace
 The "Secrets of Chocolate" Museum
 The Museum of Seismology and Earth Magnetism
 The Mineralogy Museum

An all-consuming passion

In Strasbourg, cooking is more than just an art of living, it is a vibrant and living culture backed up by centuries of tradition, yet constantly experimenting and innovating, driven on by the talent of the great chefs and the dynamism of the city’s restaurant owners. Traditional Alsatian specialities such as sauerkraut, baeckeoffe, flambé tart, spaetzle and foie gras can be best enjoyed in the "winstubs", local Alsatian taverns known for their friendly atmosphere. Strasbourg is renowned for its hundreds of restaurants and brasseries offering the latest culinary trends and dishes from all around the world

Taking the Route des Vins in Alsace

You can start off in the north and head southwards, travelling 170km through beautiful villages and pleasant hillsides, or join the route at Riquewihr-a must-see destination-and ask yourself the all-important question : “where to now, north or south ?

170km of pleasure, in all seasons, through beautiful, unspoilt countryside. The journey of initiation takes you from the sophistication of grands crus to the exciting simplicity of the best Sylvaners. Feel free to stop, taste, and consume with moderation : there is no shortage of “winstubs”. Get off to a good start along the well-marked footpaths which lead you up through the vines to the top of the hills. Don’t miss Obernai, Kaysersberg, or Eguisheim... but be warned, each and every village will tempt you to find out more.

Further information can be found on the Alsace Wine Committee website.