Alsace Wine Trail

Highlights

Very easy walking through flower-festooned villages taking in feudal castles, churches, forests and vineyards. Fantastic bird spotting and panoramic views of the Black Forest, Vosges Mountains and famous Route du Vin.

Hotel des Deux Clefs, Turckheim

The 3* Hotel des Deux Clefs is absolutely stunning. The hotel building dates back to the 16C and as such, is officially classed as a monument historique. It's easy to see why: it is an authentic Alsatian construction with timbered walls, oriel windows and lintels. Flower bedecked balconies complete its picture perfect exterior. Inside, the hotel is traditionally furnished with wooden panelled walls, and tasteful red furnishings, making it instantly feel cosy and welcoming - especially in the sitting room where you can savour a drink before dinner. The bedrooms however are fully equipped for the demands of the 21C traveller; all are ensuite and feature satellite tv.

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Hotel Constantin, Kaysersberg

The Hotel Constantin boasts a prime location in the heart of the historic and quintessentially Alsatian town of Kaysersberg. The building is actually a former wine grower's house which was converted into a hotel over 20 years ago by the Kohler family; it is now a perfect stopover for any stay in Kayersberg, with its 20 comfortable rooms, all of which are ensuite and well appointed. M and Mme Kohler are keen for you to discover everything that their charming town has to offer and are always on hand to offer any assistance or information you may require.

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Hotel a l'Oriel, Riquewihr

Hotel a l'Oriel is located right in the centre of Riquewihr, the building is centered around a central courtyard and is very rustic in style, with the exterior of the hotel painted a cheerful yellow with wooden timbered balconies burgeoning with flowers.

The bedrooms, many with wooden beamed ceilings, are decorated with bright patchwork quilts and solid wooden furniture.

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Hotel Chez Norbert, Bergheim

With only 12 rooms, this hotel has the feel of a country house, although it is set right in the heart of the pretty little village of Bergheim. The rooms at Chez Norbert are comfortable and very nicely presented with exposed wooden beams and bright furnishings. There is an inner courtyard bedecked with flowers throughout the summer where you can dine in the evening or relax with a drink after a day's walking. The hotel actually dates back to the 17C and 18C; in fact, the restaurant is a former barn, whilst the breakfast room was formerly used as a stables!

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Hotel Gutenberg, Strasbourg

This is a brilliantly situated hotel in a quiet side street just off the lively Place Gutenberg and a stone's throw from the Cathedrale de Notre Dame.

The 42 rooms are a good size and individual in style. All rooms are en-suite, with hairdryer, flat screen television and free Internet access in each room.

There is no bar or restaurant, except for the little breakfast room next to reception; however, you have a good choice of places to eat and drink on right on your doorstep.

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Hotel St Louis, St Omer

A traditional hotel recently modernised in the town centre-Very convenient for the channel ports and also for exploring St Omer itself- an aristocratic town that boasts the finest Cathedral in Northern France.

The hotel has two restaurants. One of these has an airy modern feel, the other is more intimate with low lighting and a brick 'cellar' feel. There is also a residents' bar- le Flo.

The rooms are furnished in a simple but appealing style and all have an en suite bathrooms.

The hotel also has private parking for its guests.

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Les Trois Mousquetaires, Aire-sur-la-Lys

The Hostellerie Les Trois Mousquetaires is just over a 30 minute from the Eurotunnel terminal and port at Calais as well as the port of Dunkerque. Named after the three musketeers, its appearance and setting are just as romantic as its name. The hotel is a 19C chateau, which was built on the foundations of a Vauban fortress.

Lovingly converted into a hotel, its 31 rooms and 2 suites are decorated in period furniture throughout with chandeliers and even four-poster beds in some. The chateau is full of cosy corners; intimate lounges with open fires, and a comfortable bar where you can linger over an aperitif before dinner.

The chateau's restaurant is a gastronome's delight and a stay here can be no better introduction to the culinary pleasures, which will no doubt await you as you travel through France. The chateau is surrounded by over 3 hectares of parkland in which you can walk off that dinner, and also has its own golf course, gymnasium and boules pitch.

Nearby is the historical town Aire-sur-La-Lys. Not be missed is its Renaissance Baillage or barracks which was once under the command of d'Artagnan himself. Good for children is the Nausicaa sea centre at Boulogne - an exciting futuristic aquarium.

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Hotel Le Senat , Paris

Le Senat is a 3 star hotel but with a 4 star feel! There are just 41 rooms, all stylishly furnished and a couple of suites with terraces, if you really fancy splashing out! All have satellite television, mini bar, air-conditioning, safe and hairdryer, plus Internet access.

The hotel has its own small bar - adorned with photographs of eminent artists, being in the heart of the artists' quarter - plus a reading room with complimentary internet access.

Breakfast is taken in the basement, where you'll find a copious buffet of viennoiseries, cereals, fruit salad, ham, cheese, bread, yoghurt, bacon, eggs, sausage, fruit juices, tea or coffee. If you prefer, you can have a continental breakfast served to your room at no extra charge.

Le Senat is perfectly located on a quiet side street just a stone's throw away from the Luxembourg Gardens and metro, 5 minutes walk from the vibrant Latin quarter, where you'll find a plethora of restaurants to suit all budgets.

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