Things to do in Route des Vins d'Alsace: the must-see sights

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170 km long between Marlenheim and Thann, the Route des Vins d'Alsace winds at the foot of the Vosges through terraced vineyards and some of the most flower-decked timber-framed villages in France.

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The 5 must-see places in Route des Vins d'Alsace

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Riquewihr Must-see

A wine town of colourful timber-framed houses, spared the destruction of both world wars, one of the jewels of the wine route.

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Eguisheim Must-see

A concentric circular village around its château, the cradle of the Alsace vineyard and France's Favourite Village in 2013.

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Kaysersberg

A fortified wine town, birthplace of Dr Albert Schweitzer, voted France's Favourite Village in 2017.

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Ribeauvillé

A wine town dominated by three perched medieval châteaux, renowned for its medieval market and timber-framed houses.

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Route des Crêtes of the Alsace Vineyard

A continuous panorama over the terraced vine-covered hillsides overlooking the Alsace plain, dotted with tasting cellars.

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