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Depart from Colmar
Begin in this picture-perfect Alsatian town, ideally located as a gateway to the Vosges battlefronts and steeped in regional charm.
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Linge Memorial & Battlefield
One of Alsace’s most dramatic WWI sites, the Linge was the scene of intense fighting in 1915. The open-air museum preserves original trenches and bunkers, where over 17,000 soldiers lost their lives in just three months—testament to the brutal realities of mountain warfare.
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Lunch in the Vosges Mountains
Stop at a traditional ferme-auberge (mountain farm inn) to enjoy hearty local specialties like Munster cheese and tarte flambée—the same rustic hospitality once offered to soldiers during the war.
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Hartmannswillerkopf Memorial & Museum
Nicknamed "The Man-Eater" by French troops, this strategic peak saw some of the fiercest fighting in Alsace. Explore its moving memorial, restored trenches, and immersive museum, then take in the sweeping views that reveal why this mountain was so hotly contested.
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Return to Colmar or Strasbourg
Reflect on a powerful journey through the landscapes and memories that still bear the deep scars of war.
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Optional Themed Tours in Alsace
- WWI Memory Tour: Explore the Maginot Line Fortifications, Struthof-Natzweiler Concentration Camp, Alsace-Moselle Memorial in Schirmeck, and sites in Saverne or Mont Sainte-Odile.
- Wine and tasting Tours.
- Jewish History Tour: Discover Alsace’s rich Jewish heritage through historic synagogues, Jewish quarters, cemeteries, and centuries-old communities. Pay tribute to the victims of fascism at Natzweiler-Struthof.
- Genealogy Tour: Trace your Alsatian ancestry and visit ancestral towns.
- Christmas Markets Tour: Experience the magic of Alsatian villages and their traditional Christmas markets (seasonal).
- Day Tours to Germany & the Black Forest: Cross the border to discover Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Freiburg im Breisgau, Basel, or explore natural wonders in the Black Forest.
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Additional Experiences
- Participate in a wine pairing or Alsatian beer crafting workshop.
- Join a cooking class to prepare traditional dishes like choucroute garnie, tarte flambée, or baeckeoffe.
- Visit farms in the Vosges and learn how Munster cheese is traditionally made.
- Explore the vineyards along the Alsace Wine Route on an E-bike tour.
- Craft traditional Alsatian ceramics at studios in Soufflenheim or nearby villages.
- Enjoy guided hikes through the Vosges Mountains or the Black Forest.
- Take a guided boat tour through the canals of Colmar or Strasbourg.
Go for a hot air balloon ride or try tandem paragliding over picturesque landscapes.
- Combine your Alsace visit with a tour of Paris, Normandy, Burgundy, or other regions of France.
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Final Tips
- You will be accompanied by a professional guide-driver with expertise in history, art, and local culture.
- Enjoy guided tastings led by professional sommeliers and wine producers.
- We provide assistance with hotel and restaurant reservations, travel and transfers, ticket bookings, and scheduling activities.
- Enjoy 24/7 English-speaking telephone support during your travels.
