The Best Kept Secret In France....

Just a few hours east from Paris is Alsace, one of the loveliest and most picturesque regions in France. With its quaint towns and natural beauty one would think that it is always full of tourists, however it is one of France's most well kept secrets. Alsace, located in the extreme East of France, borders both Germany and Switzerland. This region has something to offer just about everyone: Great food – French and German, Wine, the area competes in the variety of wines with that of Burgundy, I am not a white wine fan, but the amount of amazing types of white wine – from simple to complex made me a white wine believer. For history buffs, the Alsace region has a rich and tumultuous history. The region has a strong German influence which can be seen by simply looking around at the architecture and tasting the food. Today there are more than 300 castles, many of which were destroyed during violent battles not uncommon in the region in the distant past. Luckily, more than 100 of these castles remain in good conditions and can be visited by the public. And for fans of picture perfect towns and scenery: driving through the so-called Route des Vins d'Alsace you will see and enjoy more than 100 different picture perfect towns: all of which seem to have come from the pages of Hansel and Gretel. Each one more beautiful than the other.
In short, I’ve been to most regions in France and this by far was one of the most beautiful. I can’t wait to go back.