Charms of Burgundy and Alsace

We leave towards the east of France, with pleasant landscapes traveling towards Burgundy. We make a brief stop in NOYERS SUR SEREIN, considered one of the most beautiful towns in France, of narrow streets with stone and half-timbered houses, charming central square and wall. We continue our route towards BEAUNE, capital of Burgundy wines. Time for lunch and a walk, we suggest visiting its historic Hospice, a 15th century medieval hospital for people without resources. After that we continue to DIJON, capital of the region, lively streets, magnificent urban complex with its numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, highlighting the Palace of the Dukes. Accommodation.

Still in the Burgundy region we stopped in BESANZON, a city of Roman origin with a beautiful historic center and whose citadel, from the 17th century, dominates the city. We continue our route towards Alsace, a French region disputed over the centuries between France and Germany, which maintains its own German dialect, “the Alsatian” and an architecture and traditions with deep Germanic roots. Stop in COLMAR, a city with unique architecture, with colorful wooden houses and canals that cross it. It is known for its white wine and its gastronomy. We will have time to have lunch and walk quietly. In the afternoon we visit two of the most beautiful towns in Alsace RIQUEWIHR, a medieval town with cobbled streets and colorful houses that seem to come out of a fairy tale and that inspired scenes from the movie Beauty and the Beast. RIBEAUVILLE, with its historic center and ruined castles that dominate the town. STRASBOURG, arrival in the late afternoon. We suggest walking through the cathedral area and Petite France, full of charming places and small restaurants.

Weather in STRASBOURG, the capital of Alsace. The city is home to the European Parliament. Its historic center is beautiful, with its picturesque medieval streets, its impressive Gothic cathedral and its canals and flowers. We include a boat ride through the canals of Petite France.

We continue our route towards the Champagne region where we include entrance to a traditional winery and we will get to know, thanks to the visit and tasting, the secrets of the most famous sparkling drink in the world. After that, we will make a brief stop in EPERNAY, the capital of Champagne, to walk through this charming small city where some of the most famous wineries in the world are located. Continuation towards PARIS, arrival at the end of the afternoon.