Discover Alsace: Traditions, Vineyards, and Unique Heritage

Why Visit Alsace?

Located in eastern France, between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is an iconic region that attracts millions of visitors every year. Its rich heritage, renowned gastronomy, and postcard-worthy landscapes make it a perfect destination in every season.

Alsace, a Land of Tradition

Alsace is famous for its authentic villages with colorful half-timbered houses, flower-filled cobbled streets, magical Christmas markets, and traditional festivals throughout the year. History lovers will be enchanted by the many medieval castles perched on the hills, such as the famous Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle or the ruins of the Three Castles of Éguisheim.

The Alsace Wine Route

The region is world-renowned for its Alsace Wine Route, one of the oldest in France. Stretching over 170 kilometers, it winds through vineyards, picturesque villages, and rolling green hills. It’s the perfect opportunity to taste Alsace’s finest wines: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, or Crémant d'Alsace.

During your stay, visit local wine cellars, meet passionate winemakers, and explore family-run estates that preserve ancestral know-how.

Alsace Must-Sees

Colmar, known as Little Venice, with its canals, colorful houses, and museums
Strasbourg, European capital with a UNESCO-listed historic center and majestic cathedral
Some of France's most beautiful villages: Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Hunawihr, and of course, Éguisheim, the historical heart of the region

Alsatian Gastronomy

A visit to Alsace wouldn’t be complete without tasting its generous and friendly cuisine: the famous choucroute, flammekueche (Alsatian tarte flambée), bretzels, and the delicious kougelhopf. Local markets and restaurants are perfect places to savor these specialties.

Stay at Chez Léon in Éguisheim

To fully enjoy Alsace, stay in one of its most iconic villages. Chez Léon, our traditional gîte located in Éguisheim, welcomes you in an authentic setting blending history with modern comfort.

Just steps from the vineyards, hiking trails, and only 5 minutes from Colmar, it’s the ideal base to explore the region.

A private 70m² apartment, exposed wooden beams, Alsatian ambiance, fiber internet, family space—everything you need for a unique experience in the heart of Alsace.

Ready to Discover Alsace?

Book your stay at Chez Léon now and let yourself be charmed by Alsace’s landscapes, heritage, and way of life!