Alsace-Lorraine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alsace-Lorraine
Metz featuring a river or creek, a bridge and heritage elements
Alsace-Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine

Alsace-Lorraine is located in north-east France, between the Meuse and Rhine. Renowned for its cuisine, the region attracts history lovers and pleasure seekers alike.

Start with a tour of Alsace, a region that is, quite unusually, traditionally bilingual. Famous for its wine trails and delicious cuisine, the River Rhine forms a natural border, running from north to south. Discover its diverse landscape, from the long flat stretches of the Alsace Plain to the enchanting peaks and valleys of the Regional Natural Park Ballons des Vosges.

Discover charming Alsatian towns including Strasbourg with its “Little France” on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grande Île, and the old towns of Colmar, Eguisheim and Riquewihr, small jewels of medieval architecture, with their iconic half-timbered houses. If you have a little extra time, why not explore the écomusée d’Alsace, an open-air museum in Ungersheim, and Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, between Obernai and Colmar.

Back to the modern era visit the European Parliament quarter in Strasbourg, or the young and dynamic university town of Mulhouse, home to the largest car museum in Europe.

For another equally tempting option, follow the Alsace wine route, which runs north to south, from Marlenheim to Thann, virtually parallel to the Rhine. As you visit each vineyard in turn, discover Alsace’s most famous grape varieties: Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Enjoy some of the region’s unmissable culinary specialities with your wine: sauerkraut, tarte flambée and Kougelhopf cake, to finish on a sweet note.

Then go and explore neighbouring Lorraine, on the border with Luxembourg and Germany. Although most often associated with its industrial past and the coal reserves of the North, Lorraine has some beautiful surprises in store.

For heritage, you simply have to visit Metz, with its superb Gothic-style Saint-Etienne Cathedral, the remains of its medieval fortifications, Saint-Maximin Church with its stained-glass windows, and the banks of the Moselle River. Take a trip to Nancy to see the La Craffe door that opens onto the old medieval city, the Gothic Ducal Palace which now houses the Lorraine history museum, and UNESCO World Heritage Site Place Stanislas, with its 18th-century buildings and its art-nouveau masterpieces.

Lorraine is also one of France’s greenest regions. Go hiking in Darney Forest, or take your children to France Aventures or Amneville Zoo.

Since 1 January 2016, Alsace and Lorraine have come together to form the Grand Est region. The region is served by several airports, including Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport, halfway between Nancy and Metz, Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport, Colmar-Houssen Airport and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. You can also get there from Paris on the TER regional train, and by car via on the A35 and A31 motorways.

To save money and travel stress-free, book your rental car online when making hotel reservations for your holiday in Alsace-Lorraine.

Where to stay in Alsace-Lorraine

Petite France featuring a city and a river or creek

City-Centre - Petite France

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers love City-Centre - Petite France for its stunning cathedral, and you can see more of Strasbourg by jumping on the metro at Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station or Place Broglie Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Kléber and Kammerzell House.

City-Centre - Petite France
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Colmar Centre Ville

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Colmar Centre Ville is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bartholdi Museum and Colmar Christmas Market.

Colmar Centre Ville
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Old Town Colmar

Unique features of Old Town Colmar include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Bartholdi Museum or Colmar Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Colmar
Covered Bridge featuring a river or creek, a small town or village and a bridge

Petite-France

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers choose Petite-France for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alt Winmarik Tram Station or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Covered Bridge.

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Historic Center

5/5(8 area reviews)

Travellers choose Historic Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Kammerzell House.

Historic Center
Place Stanislas featuring heritage elements and outdoor eating

Nancy City Centre

5/5(8 area reviews)

Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.

Nancy City Centre
Best Western Plus Hotel Metz Technopole

Best Western Plus Hotel Metz Technopole

4 out of 5
1 Rue Felix Savart, Metz, Moselle
The price is ฿3,362 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,362
฿3,897 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Metz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Centre Pompidou-Metz and Porte des Allemands ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (662 reviews)
Exactly as expected.
"We got a roomm upgrade on arrival. The check in process was quick. Room was spacious, clean, well appointed and quiet. The location is ideal if youre planning visiting different places as it's close to the highway. Good breakfast and free parking."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Metz Technopole
Hotel SPA Husseren Collections - Proche Colmar - Eguisheim

Hotel SPA Husseren Collections - Proche Colmar - Eguisheim

4 out of 5
rue du Schlossberg, Husseren-les-Chateaux, Haut-Rhin
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Husseren-les-Chateaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
"Modern sophisticated hotel in a lovely situation amongst nature"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel SPA Husseren Collections - Proche Colmar - Eguisheim
Hotel Hannong

Hotel Hannong

4 out of 5
15 Rue Du 22 Novembre, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Comfortable room, great location"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Hannong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
City Residence Access Strasbourg

City Residence Access Strasbourg

2 out of 5
11 rue des magasins, Strasbourg
Stay at this aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,359 reviews)
"I like the fact that my room had a kitchen"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

City Residence Access Strasbourg
City Residence Strasbourg Centre

City Residence Strasbourg Centre

3 out of 5
1 Rue des Magasins, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,420 reviews)
reasonably priced
"clean cheap accommodation. 15 mins walk into main area"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

City Residence Strasbourg Centre
Appart Hotel Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent

Appart Hotel Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent

4 out of 5
15 Avenue d Alsace, Angle rue Grillenbreit, Colmar, Haut-Rhin
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Colmar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,041 reviews)
"Great place good location."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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