Alsace
- Route du Vin
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Heading almost due east, we drove to Molsheim, a small town about 30 kilometers east of Strausbourg, and the start of the Route du vin or wine route. Finally, after two hours of our drive across France to Molsheim, we came to a small town named Dabu on top of a mountain. There, at last, we were able to procure pastries for breakfast, but, alas, no coffee.
alternated each town with a barrage of vineyards and orchards. The rain for a change seemed to be fighting a loosing battle, and we at long last popped the top on the car, enjoying the scenery, company, and fleeting sunshine to the best of our ability.
The Alsace Route du Vin
Meandering over 100 miles from Marlenheim to Thann, this picturesque wine route is a virtual open air museum of medieval timberframed houses, cobblestone streets, castles, and town towers. Romanticaly decorated Winestubs offer tradtional meals such as choucroute garnie accompanied by the excellent local wines.
Towns of the Route du vin
1) Molsheim - Renaissance buildings, riesling vineyards, and a Buggatti museum.
2) Obernai - The Kapellturm (main town tower) here dates from the 13th century.
3) Dambach-la-ville - This medieval town is renown for its grand cru Frankstein.
4) Ribeauville - Reisling flows free here on the first Sunday in September, from a fountain spouting free wine.
5)Riquewihr - Perhaps one of France's most visited towns, this is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture.
6) Turckheim - Known for its Brand wine.
7)Eguisheim - Two different grand crus are produced here, the Eichberg, and the Pfersigberg
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