Visiting Alsace Wine Country


The Wine Route

The Alsace Wine Route Runs for 100 miles, from Marlenheim to Thann. DETAILS 011-33-3-89-20-16-20 or vinsalsace.com.

Hotels

La Maison des Têtes This hotel in the city of Colmar is decorated with 105 carved heads, the eponymous têtes. DETAILS Doubles from $120; 011-33-3-89-24-43-43 or maisondestetes.com.

Château d'Isenbourg Set in vineyards above the town of Rouffach, this feels like an old English country hotel. DETAILS Doubles from $146; 011-33-3-89-78-58-50 or isenbourg.com.

Restaurants

Au Fer Rouge One of Alsace's most famous Michelin one-stars, in the town of Colmar. The food is good, but not great, and the wine is overpriced. DETAILS 011-33-3-89-41-37-24 or chateauxhotels.com/ferrouge.

Wistub du Sommelier A lovely wine-centric wistub (a sort of brasserie) in the cobblestoned town of Bergheim serving some of Alsace's most authentic and delicious cuisine. DETAILS 011-33-3-89-73-69-99 or wistub-du-sommelier.com.

Philippe Bohrer A charming Michelin one-star restaurant in Rouffach with an excellent wine list and an appealing prix-fixe menu. DETAILS 011-33-3-89-49-65-51.

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