Posts

Showing posts with the label alsace; France; Colmar; Riquewihr; Kaysersberg; Obernai; Eguisheim; Turckheim; cheese; wine; art; christmas markets

ALSACE (FRANCE): 6 FAIRY TALE VILLAGES YOU WON'T BELIEVE THEY ARE REAL

Image
Once upon a time... Do you believe in fairy tales? Well, I didn't. Until last December when I visited Alsace (France) and I roamed through the 6 villages that seem to belong to another world.  It's a storybook village come to life! On top, winter cast its magic spell on these old Alsatian hamlets: surrounded by beautiful vineyards, colourful timber-framed houses and medieval towers with storks' nests on top, I felt like the winter princess in a winter wonderland. Storks' nests are all over Alsace: just look up on any rooftop Alsace is a popular destination in spring and summer because of the world-famous wine route. However, Paolo - my husband- and I totally enjoyed the unique nature landscapes at Christmas, which made the alluring atmosphere of the local markets even more special.  Alsace at Christmas is fit for fairy tales  Believe it or not, whilst we were enjoying the flashing sun (with occasional drizzle) and relati