The Alsace Wine Route isn’t only about postcard villages—it’s a chain of small, distinct places shaped by centuries of viticulture, trade, and the shifting borders of the Rhine plain. On this part of the wine route, as I continue south from Mittelbergheim, the character changes: the vineyards feel closer, the villages tighten around their historic…
The Alsace Wine Route runs for more than 170 kilometers along the foothills of the Vosges, linking historic villages, hillside vineyards, and some of France’s most distinctive white wines. For travelers, it offers a rare combination of accessibility and depth: short driving distances, walkable village centers, and a clear sense of place shaped by centuries…
Medieval grandeur, Provençal light, and easy autumn style in one of France’s most storied cities After a gentle route through Aix-les-Bains and ChambĂ©ry, I continued south into Provence, arriving in Avignon—a city where medieval history and warm southern light blend in a way that feels instantly cinematic. Avignon has an energy all its own. For…