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History, culture and gastronomy: discover the heritage of the Grand Est region

Comprising the former administrative regions of Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine,** the Grand Est region boasts a fascinating historical and cultural heritage! With its picturesque...

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Great East

Top 10 romantic hotels in Eastern France

Picturesque little canals, beautiful flower-lined streets, spas and thermal baths, champagne tasting, haute cuisine - here's just a glimpse of what the Grand Est has in store for an...

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Great East

A week's itinerary in Eastern France

Fancy combining the great outdoors with a typical town, gastronomy with outdoor activities, relaxation with culture? If so, our one-week itinerary in the Grand Est region should be...

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Strasbourg

A trip to Strasbourg during the Christmas Markets

From the end of November until the end of the year, Europe's capital will be changing hats to become the Christmas capital. The city is decked out in its finest garlands, twinkling...

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Strasbourg

Strasbourg's 10 hotels on the banks of the River Ill

Strasbourg, European city, Christmas capital and... river city. It is surrounded by a river called the Ill. This is Alsace's main river, which rises in the Jura and flows through the...

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Strasbourg

A two-day itinerary in the capital of Alsace

Strasbourg is ranked as the fifth most cycle-friendly city in Europe, so it's the perfect place to take up cycling (again). What better way to explore the city than on a bicycle, taking...

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Colmar

Itinerary for a weekend in Colmar

The capital of the Haut-Rhin is a melting pot of history and heritage in the heart of Alsace. A city of culture, with its Unterlinden and Bartholdi museums, Colmar is also a gastronomic...

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Colmar

The 10 best boutique hotels in Colmar

Colmar is a charming little town with a number of interesting districts, including the centre, also known as Vieux Colmar. There are four districts to choose from when looking for...

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Colmar

The magic of Christmas in Colmar

From the end of November onwards, Christmas traditions set the hearts of the whole of Alsace aflutter, and Colmar is one of those destinations that brings the magic of Christmas to...

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