The Alsace Wine Route from Colmar
Every year, the wine route attracts several million visitors, seduced by its incomparable beauty.
Colmar, in the heart of Alsace, is the ideal starting point to explore one of the most beautiful wine routes in France. The capital of Alsace wines is located in the southern part of this route.
Between its picturesque landscapes, its flowery villages, its castles and its renowned estates, the Alsace wine route is a must for wine tourism enthusiasts.
Inaugurated in 1953, the Alsace Wine Route stretches over 170 km and connects Marlenheim in the north to Thann in the south.
From Colmar, this route crosses villages classified among the most beautiful in France, such as Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg.
You will be able to admire the charm of the half-timbered houses, the cobbled streets and meet the winegrowers who are always ready to open the doors of their cellars.
The opportunity to taste the famous Alsace wines, made from the seven emblematic grape varieties of the region:
Just 5 km from Colmar, Eguisheim will seduce you with its medieval architecture and its hillside vineyards. Those of Eichberg have been classified among the Grands Crus of Alsace.
Take a tour of the Emile Beyer estate which offers many tastings and cellar tours.
This village is a perfect first stop to introduce you to Alsatian wines.
Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr looks like a postcard. You can discover many wine estates there, such as the Agapé estate.
Here, the Riesling Grand Cru is in the spotlight! You can also taste wines of great finesse.
A former medieval city, Kaysersberg is renowned for its heritage and its exceptional vineyard. Its Pinot Gris Grand Cru, grown on granite slopes, is the pride of local winegrowers.
The Alsace wine route is not just about wine tasting. You can do many activities to discover the vineyard in a different way:
In the heart of the vineyards, 10 minutes from Colmar, La Palette is the perfect place to start your visit to the wine route.
Surrounded by a magnificent wooded park, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the vineyards and the Vosges ridge.
Put down your suitcases in one of our 16 modern rooms and suites nestled in a haven of peace.
Book your stay now and discover our grape variety offer which includes a night at the hotel, breakfast, a bottle of crémant and a gourmet 3-course dinner in harmony with Alsatian grape varieties.
Colmar, in the heart of Alsace, is the ideal starting point to explore one of the most beautiful wine routes in France. The capital of Alsace wines is located in the southern part of this route.
Between its picturesque landscapes, its flowery villages, its castles and its renowned estates, the Alsace wine route is a must for wine tourism enthusiasts.
Take a legendary route in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards
Inaugurated in 1953, the Alsace Wine Route stretches over 170 km and connects Marlenheim in the north to Thann in the south.
From Colmar, this route crosses villages classified among the most beautiful in France, such as Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg.
You will be able to admire the charm of the half-timbered houses, the cobbled streets and meet the winegrowers who are always ready to open the doors of their cellars.
The opportunity to taste the famous Alsace wines, made from the seven emblematic grape varieties of the region:
- Riesling,
- Gewurztraminer,
- Pinot Gris,
- Pinot Blanc,
- Muscat,
- Sylvaner
- and Pinot Noir.
Discover the essential stops from Colmar
Eguisheim: cradle of the Alsatian vineyard
Just 5 km from Colmar, Eguisheim will seduce you with its medieval architecture and its hillside vineyards. Those of Eichberg have been classified among the Grands Crus of Alsace.
Take a tour of the Emile Beyer estate which offers many tastings and cellar tours.
This village is a perfect first stop to introduce you to Alsatian wines.
Riquewihr: the pearl of the vineyard
Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr looks like a postcard. You can discover many wine estates there, such as the Agapé estate.
Here, the Riesling Grand Cru is in the spotlight! You can also taste wines of great finesse.
Kaysersberg: between history and terroir
A former medieval city, Kaysersberg is renowned for its heritage and its exceptional vineyard. Its Pinot Gris Grand Cru, grown on granite slopes, is the pride of local winegrowers.
The wine route: a unique wine tourism experience
The Alsace wine route is not just about wine tasting. You can do many activities to discover the vineyard in a different way:
- bike rides or hikes through the vineyards, with breathtaking panoramas.
- cellar tours and guided tastings, to learn more about Alsatian grape varieties.
- grape harvests and wine festivals, which bring the region to life throughout the year.
Stay in a Hotel-Restaurant on the wine route
In the heart of the vineyards, 10 minutes from Colmar, La Palette is the perfect place to start your visit to the wine route.
Surrounded by a magnificent wooded park, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the vineyards and the Vosges ridge.
Put down your suitcases in one of our 16 modern rooms and suites nestled in a haven of peace.
Book your stay now and discover our grape variety offer which includes a night at the hotel, breakfast, a bottle of crémant and a gourmet 3-course dinner in harmony with Alsatian grape varieties.
