‘We are not good at selling Alsace,’ says Marc Wucher of Le Parc Hôtel in Obernai – a 30-minute drive from the Alsatian capital who helped Alsatian men escape conscription into the Germany army during World War II some Alsace natives willingly fought on the German side In southern Alsace, as she inspects Riesling grapes at 12th-century Château Ollwiller French oenologist Marie Bordy points to an adjacent mountain where her great grandfather died while fighting for the German army in World War I was part of Imperial Germany between 1871 and 1918 Both establishments have been renovated over the years reflecting Alsace’s complex architectural history – from medieval timber-framed buildings of the Germanic Holy Roman Empire to 18th-century French Baroque The region’s impressive range of soils is just as varied as its architectural tapestry: from sandstone and slate to limestone and clay Looking down on the village of Andlau from the southeast but it provides a fascinating backdrop for the region’s wine and cuisine from grand cru vineyard names such as Schlossberg and Rosacker to local food staples pork Flute-shaped wine bottles bear the names of non-French varieties such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer Alsace wine council representative Foulques Aulagnon insists: ‘We are thoroughly French.’ Climate change may have led to recent oscillations between heavy rain and heatwaves and drought but ‘the fact remains that on the other side of the Rhine Alsace is one of France’s driest and sunniest wine regions where cool summer nights and warm days permit grapes to ripen evenly Spring and autumn are ideal seasons for a visit as Alsace’s semi-continental climate often brings cold winters and sometimes stiflingly hot and stormy summers given Alsace’s impressive variety of wines and food options – with 33 Michelin-starred restaurants Alsace is a region that’s strongly represented in the famed gastronomic guide’s 2024 edition Instagrammable wine route is also dotted with centuries-old villages home to half-timbered houses and ever-present flowers nestling in sloped vineyards Any trip to Alsace should include a visit to 17th-century Domaine Gresser in the charming town of Andlau which has been certified organic since 2010 Owner Rémy Gresser shows visitors rocks to illustrate how single-varietal wines taste different according to terroir His late-harvest Gewurztraminer from 1983 illustrates how well such wines can age spices and truffle: ideal for roast chicken or pasta with champignons (and truffle shavings) A 30-minute drive from Andlau, Maison Trimbach in Ribeauvillé – also established in the 17th century – has long been recognised as a top producer from entry-level offerings to the only Alsace wine that’s appreciated just as much for investment on international markets as for drinking – the Clos Ste Hune Riesling marks its centennial and it clearly outshines the 2018 which is marked by the heat of the vintage crafted from two grand cru vineyards – an excellent-value dry wine Although it initially established its fame through strong brands Trimbach also boasts four single-vineyard grand cru wines In Eguisheim, a picturesque village of 1,700 people packed with about 20 restaurants, you must sample the superb wines at Léon Beyer along with children Yann-Léon and Anne-Sophie continues a wine lineage that spans 14 generations Top restaurants worldwide serve Léon Beyer wines Be sure to try the Les Ecaillers Grand Cru Pfersigberg Riesling 2015 which combines wet stone freshness derived from the limestone soil with vintage opulence The youthful colour of the Comtes d’Eguisheim Gewurztraminer 2011 – bottled at a relatively low 5g/L residual sugar – entices with a taut yet vivacious palate that offers white pepper Kauffmann is already crafting good sparkling Crémant d’Alsace (which will improve) from sloped plots that include century-old vines Take in a stunning view of the historic monopole Clos St Landelin vineyard in Rouffach at Domaine Muré where brother and sister team Véronique and Thomas Muré are making excellent wines at different price points such as the bright and precise 2022 ‘V’ Grand Cru Vorbourg Their Crémants d’Alsace range from a delicious non-vintage to the seamlessly smooth and opulent 2016 Grand Millésime Le Parc Hôtel which marked its 70th anniversary in 2024 and combines elegant tradition with thrilling modernity Its impressive Yonaguni spa is a recent addition that Alsatians would rather keep secret – Decanter readers Léonor Hôtel the Léonor features casually chic (and comfortable) rooms in what was once a police station The elegant 19th-century façade is now a historical monument managed by the team from the exceptional Michelin two-star La Fourchette des Ducs in Obernai Amitié Reserve the private table in front of the open kitchen where chef Holger Strütt uses garden produce to craft regional and international dishes Don’t miss the lobster soup – some restaurants skimp on the lobster with superb food and a relaxed yet elegant style Le Buerehiesel Set in Strasbourg’s gorgeous Orangerie park has a deserved reputation as a top dining destination in Alsace An absolute must: frog’s legs in chervil and butter sauce Sommelier Maxime Petit has 1,000 wines from which to choose the right pairings Le Restaurant, Le Parc Hôtel Marie Wucher and her husband Cyril Bonnard have worked at top restaurants in Paris The refined cuisine here deserves a Michelin star don’t miss the Wagyu beef carpaccio with chanterelles starter or the opulent and copious Noix St Jacques with mushrooms and Parmesan sauce Sommelier Jean-Noël Graff offers optimal pairings from a long wine list The region is famous for grapes such as Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris for which – since 2021 – non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’ But higher Burgundy and Champagne prices and better quality in recent years have made both Alsace Pinot Noir and traditional-method sparkling Crémant d’Alsace increasingly popular Crémant production leapt from about 240,000hl to nearly 325,000hl accounting for 33% of Alsace wine production Pinot Noir has increased from 85,000hl in 1989 to close to 130,000hl last year: its highest-ever production percentage at 13% Tourists admire Christmas decorations on the iconic Rue Mercière which runs up to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg • After marvelling at its beautiful interior climb the 330 steps up the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg said to be the sixth-tallest church in the world • Wine shopping? Visit the 200m² Comptoir des Vignerons Alsaciens housed in a 16th-century building on Place Gutenberg – choose among nearly 400 wines from 75 independent winemakers • Long lunch? Opened in August 2024, 3.14 bistro and wine bar lists 100 wines by the glass The ground level offers a 1960s-style bistro ambience contrasting with the 1920s speakeasy decor on the lower level complete with a hidden passage to a cigar lounge A wide choice of spirits includes fine whiskies and Cognacs to go with your cigar • Walk it off: After dining at Le Buerehiesel pay a visit to the beautiful gardens and lake at the Parc de l’Orangerie a spectacular example of early 19th-century neoclassical architecture France announced it will close another mosque The Interior Ministry has started the process of closing the Obernai Mosque in the Bas-Rhin area Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Twitter that 23 “separatist places of worship” have been closed in the past two years He added that the closures came after a request by the president to fight "Islamist separatism." The ministry accuses the imam of the Obernai Mosque of carrying out radical preaching activities taking a hostile attitude towards French society and making provocative comments against the values ​​of the republic The Paris administration has been criticized by the international community non-governmental organizations and human rights organizations because it targets and marginalizes Muslims Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB includes four races that end in Obernai There will be about 4,700 runners trekking through France’s eastern countryside on the weekend of May 20 for the first edition of Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB The event is the brainchild of race director Mathieu Pettinotti and others from the region who wanted to have a race that explored the vineyards and medieval castles of the Alsace region and Vosges Mountain range all concluding in the town square of Obernai “This event is first and foremost a story of friendship “A passion for running but also for our region and our heritage This project was born from a desire of a group of friends to run from Mont St Odile to the castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg through both departments of Alsace and crossing as many fortified castles as possible Our dream to become part of the UTMB World Series has now come true ensuring runners from all over the world can discover our playground.” the event offers runners a chance to qualify for the series championship races August 27-September 3 in Chamonix who was fourth in the Kullamannen by UTMB last November RELATED: UTMB Announces Pregnancy Deferrals who is coming off a fifth-place finish in the 50K at the Istria by UTMB on April 15 All four point-to-point courses of the Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB share almost entirely the same routes before finishing in Obernai a small city that dates back to the mid-13th century The 100-miler runs into the 100K course before both of those courses link up with the 50K course The 34K course shares three-quarters of its course with the remaining races but finishes on a separate trail into Obernai While the four courses vary in size and distance they each possess very similar terrains and features you’ll start in historic French towns and cities along the German border in the Vosges Mountain Range Only the 100K starts in a castle (Haut-Koenigsbourg) but don’t worry if you’re doing another distance you’ll pass around 20 castles along the route in addition to vineyards and other countryside and mountain towns along the way There are a few along the 50K and 34K routes as well You’ll also experience a lot of elevation with races offering 20,300 feet (100 mile) RELATED: How To Run Steep Downhills which is nestled in the French countryside on the Alsace and Mont Sainte-Odile wine route festivals and remarkable architectural heritage Definitely stop by the Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church Find out what happened when this six-year run streaker and HOKA Global Athlete Ambassador took on an iconic ultramarathon in California's Sierra Nevada The only exhibition to bring together all the buyers and project leaders in the biogas sector the fifth edition of the EXPOBIOGAZ exhibition is going to take place at Parc des Expositions in Strasbourg and it is co-organised with the EBA member EXPOBIOGAZ is the only exhibition which includes all types of methanation and value channels of biogas as well as all the producers and users of biogas which has 160 exhibitors and brands booked already decision makers and people interested in this promising industry The full program of the EXPOBIOGAZ includes business meetings innovation award 2016 (to reward and encourage innovation) sites visits (SIL FALA and Obernai agricultural college “Village agricole” (which will bring advice and support on all the subjects relative to the agricultural methanation) Agora GNV and BioGNV and SOS project sponsors Read more here. European Biogas AssociationAvenue des Nerviens 85 , B-1040 Brussels, Belgiuminfo@europeanbiogas.eu +32 24 00 10 89 Carlsberg is investing further in its Kronenbourg brewery in eastern France The Denmark-based giant is to spend €30m ($31.7m) at the site in Obernai on projects that include the installation of an automated packaging line capable of bottling 60,000 beers an hour Carlsberg said the investment follows €25m of spending at the brewery over the last four years The investment package also includes a new warehouse as well as a palletiser that allows the facility to create half-pallets for customers that are easier to display in shops Carlsberg has owned Kronenbourg since 2008 when the Danish brewer teamed up with Heineken to buy UK-based Scottish and Newcastle Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis as well as by the decline in purchasing power of French households,” the subsidiary noted in its annual report Kronenbourg noted non-alcoholic beer accounted for 13.7% of its sales in supermarkets and hypermarkets non-alcoholic brands accounted for 8% of sales has changed its name to Brasseries Kronenbourg “reaffirm our profession as a brewer” chairman and CEO Anders Røed said in a LinkedIn post this week Carlsberg’s UK joint venture acquired the local rights to the Kronenbourg beer brand Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Drinks Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. Text description provided by the architects. The Danish international beer-brewing firm, Carlsberg, has decided to set up its International Innovation Center in Obernai on the site of its subsidiary company Kronenbourg The aim of the building is to create and develop all the beers of the group for the French and the international market The new building is facing the 501 road leading to Obernai at the entrance of the industrial site. It is representative of the Carlsberg Group and the Kronenbourg site. The idea was to create a spectacular building that reflects the innovation of the activity of research and development it shelters. © Pierre PommereauThe site is constraining and the program significant. The new parking for the administration building and the rest of the industrial site are located to the North. The water treatment factory is located to the East with a huge underground pipe network. The project sets in according to the site characteristics and the program. Site PlanThe new building is facing the 501 road leading to Obernai at the entrance of the industrial site. It is representative of the Carlsberg Group and the Kronenbourg site. The idea was to create a spectacular building that reflects the innovation of the activity of research and development it shelters. The offices and laboratories are widely glazed and benefit from a good natural light. Vertical timber slats are built in front of the facades to create a visual and solar filter. The lower parts of the slats are raised to allow the entrances and exits of the building. The upper parts of the slats are waving to remind the Carlsberg logo. © Pierre PommereauThe tapered box indicates the main entrance of the building very clearly. It contains a major function of the Centre: the beer tasting room. 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FranceChevron Photo by Martin MorrellSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAutumn is a high point in Alsace not just for the wine harvest but the cabbage harvest December finds storybook towns decked out for the holidays with Christmas markets (not least of all Strasbourg’s things start up again in April—in time for that perfect pairing of asparagus and Alsatian riesling (but avoid the crowded Easter holiday) GETTING THERE & GETTING AROUND Strasbourg is just over two hours from Paris via TGV (track improvements will shorten the journey to 1 hour 48 minutes in 2016) or two hours by car from Frankfurt’s international airport There are also infrequent regional flights into Strasbourg International Airport in Entzheim A car is a must for reaching the villages and wineries—many of them open by appointment only— along Alsace’s Route des Vins though you can easily spend five or six leisurely days exploring the region Just beyond Strasbourg’s ancient Petite-France quarter, Hôtel Les Haras occupies the former home of France’s National Stud Farm; weathered wooden floors and horsehair curtain pulls are a nod to the property’s equestrian past overseen by Michelin-honored chef Marc Haeberlin turns out enlightened Alsatian fare such as a tarte flambée topped with shrimp and smoky paprika Carved out of a cluster of 15th-century town houses and outbuildings, the village-like Hôtel à la Cour D’Alsace is the top choice in medieval Obernai which anchors the northern end of the Route des Vins You’ll find an ambitious fine-dining restaurant and an immaculate holistic spa with a mural by Berlin artist Stefan Szczesny over the pool (Obernai; from $195) The small high-design Hôtel Le Colombier—with a giant red resin stiletto shoe by artist Richard Orlinksi in the lobby—is set in a 500-year-old town house steps from the canals of Colmar’s Petite Venice district Comfortable rooms combine heavy original beams and uneven hand-plastered walls with contemporary clean-lined furnishings (Colmar; from $104) Play out your Gallic aristocrat fantasies at this mansard-roofed 19th-century palace set on ten park-like acres framed by vineyards. The Hôtel Château D’Isenbourg houses 41 rooms all with flounced drapes and most with Louis XIV antiques such as slow-roasted wild boar (Rouffach; from $140) while the bottle list goes deep on gems like a crisp mineral-edged Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling from Domaine Weinbach suited for nearly every dish you want to dig into (Strasbourg) Tarte flambée nature—a thin-crusted, pizza-like classic topped with crème fraîche, onions, and smoked ham—was disappearing from Alsatian menus until chef Olivier Nasti revived it. At the slick, modern Flamme & Co. locations in Strasbourg and Kaysersberg Nasti pushes tradition with toppings such as foie gras pâté and local mushrooms (Strasbourg and Kaysersberg) The gold standard in Strasbourg for all things fatted, cured, herbed, and smoked, this temple of pork produces a super-savory array of fresh and dried sausages; cooked, smoked, and air-cured hams; and pâtés and terrines of all types. Near the shop entrance, a spiral staircase leads to the narrow dining room; Porcus’s iteration of choucroute garnie doesn’t disappoint with a choice of up to 15 types of sausages and smoked pork draped over a plowman’s helping of sauerkraut The informal, gingham-clad little sister to the two-Michelin-starred 64° Le Restaurant is part of the burgeoning empire of the Nasti brothers (the aforementioned Olivier and sommelier Emmanuel). Go to La Winstub Du Chambard for lunch after a morning of wine-tastings at nearby domaines—it’s perfect in fall and winter when you crave a bountiful serving of meaty choucroute Look also for a marvelous choucroute des poissons made with delicate pike perch (Kaysersberg) Locals flock to Kaysersberg’s premier boulangerie, L’Enfariné perfectly coiffed kugelhopf (an Alsatian cousin of the Bundt cake) and an amiable greeting from owner Olivier Krieg who opened the place in 2012 with his German wife L’Enfariné’s kugelhopf is decadently dense and moist with fruit while its crusty organic-flour bread makes a fabulous base for a sandwich or a wedge of local Muenster the Kriegs were invited to participate in the Best Bakery in France competition unheard of for a two-year-old bakery (Kaysersberg) Alsace’s high priestess of confiture produces a beguiling array of sweet and savory delights at her shop in Niedermorschwihr, 15 minutes west of Colmar, but it’s Maison Ferber’s house-made jams which range from perfectly smooth to whole-fruit chunky She prepares every nine-pound batch herself in thick-bottomed copper pots working with local fruit like apples and strawberries in season and tropical imports and citrus in winter; the jewel-toned jars topped with polka-dot cloth line an entire wall and her powdered sugar–dusted kugelhopf is the apogee of the form: moist threads of airy barely sweetened cake flecked with almonds and dried fruit (Niedermorschwihr) Alsace is among the few great wine regions dominated by white varietals (gewürztraminer which run the gamut here from bone-dry to achingly each is so pure and unique that you can have several whites over the course of a meal without ever missing a red while their hit of acid perfectly cuts through the umami richness of the region’s classic dishes lending Alsatian wines their characteristic grace and luminosity is how agricultural necessity—Alsatians grow and produce only what the land will let them—and culinary ingenuity coincided to form one of the world’s most distinctive intersections of food and wine Typically packed with locals and travelers seated shoulder-to-shoulder, the centuries-old timbered Fromagerie Saint Nicolas offers delicious takes on iconic dishes like *fleischnacka,*a feather-light roulade of pasta stuffed with minced beef and bathed in a rich beef broth (Niedermorschwihr) Husband and wife Jacky and Christine Quesnot have been aging raw-milk cheeses for 30 years in a small cave outside Colmar; today, their gorgeous shoebox of a shop, Fromagerie Saint Nicolas is the city’s sole remaining fromagerie (Colmar) Hidden in the maze of pedestrian streets in central Mulhouse, Restaurant Le 17,a youthful and of-the-moment meeting place and a well-priced list of wines by the glass many from regions beyond Alsace—a rarity here Chef Jérémy Épinette tops his tarte flambée with chèvre (instead of crème fraîche) and a drizzle of local honey; pair it with velvety pumpkin soup and a refreshingly dry muscat or a premier cru chablis (Mulhouse) Alsace’s most famous affineur—indeed, one of the most acclaimed in France—occupies an unassuming storefront in tiny Vieux-Ferrette, a stone’s throw from the Swiss border. Second-generation proprietor Jean-François Antony displays his wares at Fromagerie Antonylike museum pieces in a beautifully lit glass case: tiny buttons of chèvre intensely barnyard-y Muenster for which this region is known typically served with honey or cumin seeds with or without wine pairings (Vieux-Ferrette) The intoxicating scent of fermenting pears greets you at the heavy wooden doors of this small, artisanal eau-de-vie operation, one of the very best in France. Relying on the purity of subterranean springs and pristine local fruit, Distillerie Mette’s 87 varieties range from traditional pear and Mirabelle plum to unusual flavors like garlic and truffle (Ribeauvillé; distillerie-mette.info) Capuchin monks began making wine on this site in the Valle de Kaysersberg in 1612; the ancient clos and the beauty of the winery (built on the site of the monastery) set Domaine Weinbach apart as do its refined and highly sought-after whites Highlights include the Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée St which derives its succulence from deep clay limestone soil (Kaysersberg) up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world France - Faransiiska ayaa ku dhawaaqay inuu xirayo masaajid kale isagoo ku eedeeyay imaamka in la xagjireeyay Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha ayaa bilowday howsha lagu xirayo Masjidka Obernai ee ku yaalla nawaaxiga Bas-Rhin sida ay sheegeen TV-yada Faransiiska ee BFM TV iyo Le Figaro Wasiirka arrimaha gudaha Gerald Darmanin ayaa bartiisa Twitter-ka ku sheegay in 23 “goobo cibaadada gooni u goosad ah” la xiray labadii sano ee la soo dhaafay Waxa uu intaa ku daray in xiritaankan uu yimid ka dib markii uu madaxweynaha ka codsaday in lala dagaalamo "Gooni-u-satada Islaamka." Wasaaraddu waxay ku eedaysay imaamka Masjidka Obernai inuu fuliyay hawlo wacdi ah oo xagjir ah isagoo u qaatay dabeecad cadaawad ah oo ku wajahan bulshada Faransiiska iyo samaynta faallooyin kicin ah oo ka dhan ah qiyamka jamhuuriyadda Mas'uuliyiinta Paris ayaa waxay dhaleeceyn kala kulmeen beesha caalamka hay’adaha aan dowliga ahayn iyo hay’adaha xuquuqul insaanka sababtoo ah waxa ay beegsadaan oo ay takooraan dadka muslimiinta ah Advertise with GaroweOnline and expose your brand to a global audience of loyal visitors from across the world Hegseth oo muuqaal soo dhigay barta X (horey Twitter) ayaa sheegay in siyaasaddan cusub ee uu ugu magac daray Shirka jaraa’id oo aan caadiga ahayn ayaa lagu beegay Maalinta Xorriyadda Saxaafadda… Copyright © GAROWONLINE All Rights Reserved Antoine Lebrun A la question "quelle est l'attraction touristique la plus touristique de France" les Français ont voté. Bonne surprise pour Strasbourg : la Petite France pointe en 6e position des lieux les plus appréciées de France par les visiteurs Le site Preply a mené une étude pour élaborer un classement des attractions touristiques les plus et les moins appréciées des visiteurs lorsqu'ils sont de passage en France Et si Strasbourg figure dans le classement des attractions les moins appréciées avec sa gare en 7e position c'est surtout du bon côté qu'on retrouve le quartier pittoresque de La Petite France qui pointe en 6e position des attractions touristiques les plus appréciées du pays Un véritable plébiscite pour le joli quartier strasbourgeois qui séduit les foules par son canal ses commerces typiques et son ambiance d'antan suivie de près par la cathédrâle Notre-Dame d'Amiens et le jardin des plantes de Nantes Viennent ensuite le sentier du littoral d'Antibes et le parc du Thabor à Rennes.  Une publication partagée par Schneppe Tours (@snepanovic) l'attraction touristique la plus détestée des visiteurs de France est le Musée Matisse de Nice la Rue Sainte-Catherine et la Cité du Vin de Bordeaux et la place de l'Horloge à Avignon toujours.. plus de 115 attractions touristiques des 100 villes les plus peuplées de France avec au moins 1500 avis sur le site de critiques touristiques TripAdvisor ont été sélectionnées Ce magnifique marché près de Strasbourg pourrait devenir le plus beau marché de France Ces deux communes près de Strasbourg ont été élues parmi les plus beaux détours de France Bientôt le tout premier wagon-bar dans le tramway à Strasbourg  JY'SNul besoin de parcourir le monde pour goûter à la meilleure des cuisines. Le très sérieux classement "La Liste" honore les meilleurs restaurants à travers le monde une adresse se trouve à Colmar tout près de Strasbourg. Et il s'agit d'un spot auréolé de deux étoiles La Liste qui récompense chaque année les meilleurs restaurants au monde a dévoilé son classement de l’année 2022 comme c'est le cas depuis plusieurs années maintenant on retrouve en première position le maître Guy Savoy aux commandes du restaurant gastronomique de la Monnaie de Paris Une publication partagée par Guy Savoy (@guysavoy) le 2 Mars 2019 à 1 :01 PST Le meilleur restaurant du monde se trouve donc en France ! Il coiffe au poteau le fameux Bernardin et la Vague d'Or - Le Cheval Blanc de Saint-Tropez en troisième position Un classement qui fait la part belle à la cuisine française puisque le top 20 réunit à lui seul 8 restaurants français comme l’Arpège ou l'Auberge du Vieux Puits Mais qu'en est-il des adresses de Strasbourg et de la région Grand-Est  un restaurant figure parmi le top 100 : l'adresse doublement étoilée du chef Jean-Yves Schillinger JY'S (avec une jolie note de 78/100) Voir le classement Last Updated on 28th October 2024 by Sophie Nadeau Home to a handful of churches and all of the history the best time to visit Obernai is towards the end of the year when festive events are held across the city Here’s your ultimate Obernai Christmas market guide closed on the 25th December and closing at 4 PM on the 24th December Located around a half-hour drive away from the world-famous political city of Strasbourg, Obernai is a sleepy Alsatian town filled with timber-framed houses and centred around a central market square the city of Obernai is the birthplace of Sainte Odile some of the best things to do in the town include medieval ramparts plenty of nearby vineyards (Obernai lies along the Alsace wine route) Closest to the Remparts car parking space (i.e where the medieval walls have been partially reconstructed) Place Nehrer features a miniature model village in the centre of the square and has a handful of stalls Highlights of this festive event include artisanal candles, hats and handmade accessories, wooden decorations and carvings, and vin chaud (check out a mulled wine recipe you can make at home here) Situated in the very heart of Obernai and surrounded by a maze of pedestrian streets which themselves are filled with many decorated houses which are typical of the Alsace region (i.e think shuttered timber-framed houses decorated with Teddy Bears and Father Christmases) the Place du Marché is literally translated into English as ‘Market Place’ this is where commercial trade in Obernai would have been focused the lively square remains a central focus of town life with many of Obernai’s most frequented bars The Christmas market itself features a Jules Verne Carousel as well as central decorative piece featuring a miniature Christmas village Some of the must-visit stalls in this part of the market include a vin chaud (mulled wine) stall a sweet stall selling traditional hard boiled sweets Directly across the street from the Place du Marché the ‘around the belfry’ Christmas Market is slightly smaller than that of Place du Marché but hosts a wealth of regional and aristanal gifts and gourmet products as well as those from further afield in France We particularly enjoyed visiting ‘Tapenades et antipasti Lansaque’ and even ended up purchasing an olive tapenade to share later Other highlights of stalls at this gourmet Bavarian-style market include a honey stand and a cheese stand vending locally sourced dairy products The final of the Obernai Christmas markets is less than a ten-minute walk away from that which is at Place Nehrer and is family-focused in style this Alsatian market features the likes of a Jules Verne Carousel and an ‘office and post box’ for Father Christmas If you’re looking to see Obernai for the first time then I highly recommend staying overnight so as to sample a handful of restaurants as well as get a feel for the town on a more local level you should note that the Obernai Christmas Market ends quite early (by 7 PM most nights) We personally stayed at Hôtel de la Diligence (see the full details here) which is well-located in the heart of the city and even offers some rooms overlooking the central market square while there are some ‘tourist trap’ style restaurants the majority of food you’ll find will be traditional Alsatian-style restaurants Think meat and dairy heavy hearty dishes which are full of carbs and low on the vegetable side We particularly enjoyed our meal at Restaurant Soupe à Mémé which even offered a selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes at very reasonable prices you’ll need to bring along cash if you want to purchase any of the goods on offer Cash remains king and most wooden style chalets don’t accept bank cards Even those who do often have a minimum card payment then you’ll also need to pay a €1 deposit for the plastic cup which will be returned to you upon returning the cup This is unlike in Germany where mulled wine is usually served in a mug as opposed to a plastic cup The Obernai Christmas market is closed on the 25th of December. Last but not least, we soon discovered that it would have been hard to get by without at least having a basic grasp of the French language. Bring along a simple French phrasebook like this one to help you get by Though you can reach Obernai via public transport (the train between the two Eastern French settlements takes just over half an hour), if you’re planning to see much more of the region, including smaller towns en route, then you may well want to consider renting a car. Check the best car rental comparison websites here. While most car parks in the centre of Obernai are pretty expensive (€20 for 2.5 hours) there are several free options on the edge of town we parked at Parking Remparts which was free and just steps away from the Place Nehrer Christmas market if you’re looking for printed maps of the town as well as further information about the surrounding area then you should be sure to check out the tourist office at Place Beffroi Though many French towns offer these maps for free you’ll have to purchase a map from the tourism office if you want one Planning a trip to the European Christmas markets Want more handy information to bring with you on-the-go Our digital companion guide is over 130 pages long and is packed with detailed tips and tricks to help you plan the perfect trip Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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