46 Activities
Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne - relatives or neighbors?
Starts from
Strasbourg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
46
Duration
8 days
Length
765 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Strasbourg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
8 days
Length
765 mi
Ekaterina Shmelkova
Traveller
- Old castles and authentic villages.
- Best food and wines at local restaurants.
- Paris walking tour and a visit to the Louvre.
- Fantastic scenery on the way to Champagne.
Three different landscapes and a tragic commonality of history... Since the division of the Carolingian Empire in 843, there has been a constant struggle for the eastern part of France, and its borders have been constantly changing.
However, it is difficult for a traveler who has arrived in these parts from Germany to notice the differences between the two lands. On both sides of the Rhine there are half-timbered houses and vineyard settlements clinging to the slopes of the Vosges, just like the Baden villages to the Black Forest mountains.
This landscape, formed on the site of the area of prehistoric mountains' ruins, has a common geological past. Gradually, the Lorraine plateau turns into the Champagne chalk lands.
There, in the north, were built the first Gothic temples, seeking upwards, to the sky. Among them, the Rhine cathedral played a special role as the coronation church of French kings. After visiting the beautiful Gothic buildings of Swason and Lana, you find yourself almost in Picardia.
However, it is difficult for a traveler who has arrived in these parts from Germany to notice the differences between the two lands. On both sides of the Rhine there are half-timbered houses and vineyard settlements clinging to the slopes of the Vosges, just like the Baden villages to the Black Forest mountains.
This landscape, formed on the site of the area of prehistoric mountains' ruins, has a common geological past. Gradually, the Lorraine plateau turns into the Champagne chalk lands.
There, in the north, were built the first Gothic temples, seeking upwards, to the sky. Among them, the Rhine cathedral played a special role as the coronation church of French kings. After visiting the beautiful Gothic buildings of Swason and Lana, you find yourself almost in Picardia.
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Three different landscapes and a tragic commonality of history... Since the division of the Carolingian Empire in 843, there has been a constant struggle for the eastern part of France, and its borders have been constantly changing.
However, it is difficult for a traveler who has arrived in these parts from Germany to notice the differences between the two lands. On both sides of the Rhine there are half-timbered houses and vineyard settlements clinging to the slopes of the Vosges, just like the Baden villages to the Black Forest mountains.
This landscape, formed on the site of the area of prehistoric mountains' ruins, has a common geological past. Gradually, the Lorraine plateau turns into the Champagne chalk lands.
There, in the north, were built the first Gothic temples, seeking upwards, to the sky. Among them, the Rhine cathedral played a special role as the coronation church of French kings. After visiting the beautiful Gothic buildings of Swason and Lana, you find yourself almost in Picardia.
However, it is difficult for a traveler who has arrived in these parts from Germany to notice the differences between the two lands. On both sides of the Rhine there are half-timbered houses and vineyard settlements clinging to the slopes of the Vosges, just like the Baden villages to the Black Forest mountains.
This landscape, formed on the site of the area of prehistoric mountains' ruins, has a common geological past. Gradually, the Lorraine plateau turns into the Champagne chalk lands.
There, in the north, were built the first Gothic temples, seeking upwards, to the sky. Among them, the Rhine cathedral played a special role as the coronation church of French kings. After visiting the beautiful Gothic buildings of Swason and Lana, you find yourself almost in Picardia.
Ekaterina Shmelkova
Traveller
- Old castles and authentic villages.
- Best food and wines at local restaurants.
- Paris walking tour and a visit to the Louvre.
- Fantastic scenery on the way to Champagne.
Travel itinerary
2 Activities
Day 1
25 mi
A Nice Evening in Strasbourg
Today begins your fascinating journey through the famous French countryside. Since you won't have much time, devote this short evening mainly to organizational matters.
18:0019:00
7 Activities
Day 2
65 mi
Going South
Today promises to be a busy and interesting day, as after breakfast and a walk we plan to leave Strasbourg and head south. All kinds of sights are waiting for us on the way, so it's worth loading up the camera.
22:00
8 Activities
Day 3
131 mi0.4 mi
Walks and Excursions
You're heading south. You will visit many historical sights as well as plunge into the culture and history of these places on interesting excursions.
23:00
7 Activities
Day 4
122 mi0.2 mi
Nature and Architecture
Today you plan to go to Champagne province. On the way you will definitely visit some very interesting places, among which there will be beautiful parks, incredible castles and other historical buildings and much more.
22:00
8 Activities
Day 5
46 mi1 mi
Architecture of Metz
We continue towards the Champagne region and today's plan is to stop in the town of Metz, which is known for its rich architecture. The plan is also to visit some local restaurants and take a tour.
18:30
7 Activities
Day 6
162 mi0.4 mi
Exploring Champagne
The trip takes you to the famous wine region of France called Champagne. There are many unique sights here, many of them you are visiting today.
22:00
6 Activities
Day 7
191 mi0.3 mi
On the Way to the Heart of the Country
Today is a kind of culmination of your trip because you will be in the heart of France, you will see the famous sights of the city and its immediate surroundings, among which will be the famous Eiffel Tower.
22:00
1 Activity
Day 8
22 mi
Le Louvre
When visiting the main city of France, any traveler must visit, perhaps, one of the main museums of the world - the Louvre. It is the cultural jewel of the entire country and even of the world, with works by some of the greatest masters in the history of art.
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