Articles related to "Alsace"
Alsace – Home of the Noble Grape
An examination of the Alsace wine region in Eastern France - a look at it's history, unique regulations, unique wines with some shopping recommendations!
alsace • botrytis • gewurztraminer • riesling • pinot noir
An examination of the Alsace wine region in Eastern France - a look at it's history, unique regulations, unique wines with some shopping recommendations!
alsace • botrytis • gewurztraminer • riesling • pinot noir
Alsatian History Told by its Towns
Some Alsatian villages hide messages about the region's history. By carefully observing the architecture and the people, visitors can glimpse into Alsace's past.
alsatian history • history of alsace • kientzheim • turckheim • hunspach
Some Alsatian villages hide messages about the region's history. By carefully observing the architecture and the people, visitors can glimpse into Alsace's past.
alsatian history • history of alsace • kientzheim • turckheim • hunspach
Visiting Alsace's Wine Villages
Wine tasters in France's Alsace region should slow down on their route to stroll the streets of these towns, almost too pretty to be true.
alsace wine villages • villages on alsace wine road • route des vins alsace • alsace wine • alsatian wine
Wine tasters in France's Alsace region should slow down on their route to stroll the streets of these towns, almost too pretty to be true.
alsace wine villages • villages on alsace wine road • route des vins alsace • alsace wine • alsatian wine
Tired of High-Priced Champagne?
Cremant d'Alsace is the perfect bubbly for a combination of tradition and value.
sparkling wine • champagne • alsace • bubbly • white wine
Cremant d'Alsace is the perfect bubbly for a combination of tradition and value.
sparkling wine • champagne • alsace • bubbly • white wine
French Wine Festivals in Alsace
One of the most popular wine routes in France is the "Route des Vins" in the Alsace, a region representing the best of Germany and France in its cuisine and customs.
wine festivals france • alsace wine route • wine tasting alsace • german riesling gewurztraminer • colmar isenheim altar
One of the most popular wine routes in France is the "Route des Vins" in the Alsace, a region representing the best of Germany and France in its cuisine and customs.
wine festivals france • alsace wine route • wine tasting alsace • german riesling gewurztraminer • colmar isenheim altar
Soufflenheim...It's in France By The Way - What to see in this Alsace town
I'm off to go pottery shopping in Soufflenheim. imagine my utter surprise when I discover I am in France.
travel • france • germany • pottery • shopping
I'm off to go pottery shopping in Soufflenheim. imagine my utter surprise when I discover I am in France.
travel • france • germany • pottery • shopping
Medieval Castles in the Alsace
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
Three Fairy Tale Villages in Alsace
In Alsace, storybook villages keep traditions alive, but without living in the past. Take a trip to three of these medieval villages, southwest of Strasbourg.
charming villages • airy tale villages • old world villages • alsatian villages • bergheim
In Alsace, storybook villages keep traditions alive, but without living in the past. Take a trip to three of these medieval villages, southwest of Strasbourg.
charming villages • airy tale villages • old world villages • alsatian villages • bergheim
Visit Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in Alsace
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg is one of the best medieval castles to visit in France. This German-French fortress is a top sight on the Alsace wine route near Strasbourg.
top french castles • top german castles • see chateau du haute koenigsbourg • top sights in france • sightseeing in alsace
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg is one of the best medieval castles to visit in France. This German-French fortress is a top sight on the Alsace wine route near Strasbourg.
top french castles • top german castles • see chateau du haute koenigsbourg • top sights in france • sightseeing in alsace
Wine from Alsace
Riesling is a classic example of the stunning wines that come from Alsace, France
white wine • french wine • alsace • riesling • trimbach
Riesling is a classic example of the stunning wines that come from Alsace, France
white wine • french wine • alsace • riesling • trimbach
Riesling — A Rising Star?
Our tasting panel compares Rieslings from Australia, Germany, Alsace, and Washington State.
riesling • alsace • new world • australia • new zealand
Our tasting panel compares Rieslings from Australia, Germany, Alsace, and Washington State.
riesling • alsace • new world • australia • new zealand
A Riesling Renaissance
After decades of decline and uninspiring New World examples, German varietals are on the rise again and the examples have never been better.
riesling • gewurztraminer • alsace • patagonia • weingut keller
After decades of decline and uninspiring New World examples, German varietals are on the rise again and the examples have never been better.
riesling • gewurztraminer • alsace • patagonia • weingut keller
Top French Castles - Haut Koenigsbourg Fortress
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in the Alsace region near Strasbourg is one of the greatest medieval castles in France. It is a top destination for families and children.
top french castles • top german castles • see chateau du haute koenigsbourg • top sights in france • sightseeing in alsace
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in the Alsace region near Strasbourg is one of the greatest medieval castles in France. It is a top destination for families and children.
top french castles • top german castles • see chateau du haute koenigsbourg • top sights in france • sightseeing in alsace
Paris Neighborhoods III: Butte aux Cailles
A bit of history and visiting information for the charming Butte-aux-Cailles quarter of the 13th arrondissement.
butte • paris • france • french • cailles
A bit of history and visiting information for the charming Butte-aux-Cailles quarter of the 13th arrondissement.
butte • paris • france • french • cailles
Weck, Worscht un' Woi!
Weck, Worscht un' Woi! The Travelsleuth remembers his days in Germany visiting the the world's biggest wine festival at Bad Duerkheim, described by one local poet as the only festival where you meet up with good friends whom you have never seen before!
duerkheim • mannheim • heidelberg • rheinland • pfalz
Weck, Worscht un' Woi! The Travelsleuth remembers his days in Germany visiting the the world's biggest wine festival at Bad Duerkheim, described by one local poet as the only festival where you meet up with good friends whom you have never seen before!
duerkheim • mannheim • heidelberg • rheinland • pfalz
Wer güet schmiert, fàhrt güet: Hope Rises on the Upper Rhine
Elsassisch and the Francique languages seek protection under Europe’s wing.
alsace • alsatian • elsassisch • platt • francique
Elsassisch and the Francique languages seek protection under Europe’s wing.
alsace • alsatian • elsassisch • platt • francique
What’s California’s Next Varietal Craze?
A search for uniquely suited varietals for California.
varietal • riesling • gewurztraminer • gainey vineyard • greenwood ridge
A search for uniquely suited varietals for California.
varietal • riesling • gewurztraminer • gainey vineyard • greenwood ridge
French National Motor Museum Visitor Information
Getting to the Schlumpf vintage car collection of the French National Motor Museum at the Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse in Alsace near Basel is easy by car or train.
cité de l’automobile • french national motor museum • schlumpf collection • largest collection of bugattis • vintage cars museum
Getting to the Schlumpf vintage car collection of the French National Motor Museum at the Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse in Alsace near Basel is easy by car or train.
cité de l’automobile • french national motor museum • schlumpf collection • largest collection of bugattis • vintage cars museum
How to Make Alsatian Braised Red Cabbage
The braising liquid for this cabbage dish is a spiced red wine vinegar. Apples and cinnamon balance the sour with the sweet.
braised red cabbage recipe • regional cuisine of alsace • sweet and sour cabbage recipe • alsatian cooking • german influence on alsatian cuisine
The braising liquid for this cabbage dish is a spiced red wine vinegar. Apples and cinnamon balance the sour with the sweet.
braised red cabbage recipe • regional cuisine of alsace • sweet and sour cabbage recipe • alsatian cooking • german influence on alsatian cuisine
National Motor Museum Vintage Cars Collection
France's National Motor Museum (Cité de l'Automobile - Schlumpf Collection) in Mulhouse is a great vintage car collection with the world's largest display of Bugattis.
cité de l’automobile • french national motor museum • schlumpf collection • largest collection of bugattis • vintage cars museum
France's National Motor Museum (Cité de l'Automobile - Schlumpf Collection) in Mulhouse is a great vintage car collection with the world's largest display of Bugattis.
cité de l’automobile • french national motor museum • schlumpf collection • largest collection of bugattis • vintage cars museum
New World Gewurztraminer Wines
A head-to-head taste-test and comparison of Alsatian wines starting with Gewürztraminer.
alsace • alsatian wines • gewurztraminer • alsatian gewurztraminer • alsatian varietals
A head-to-head taste-test and comparison of Alsatian wines starting with Gewürztraminer.
alsace • alsatian wines • gewurztraminer • alsatian gewurztraminer • alsatian varietals
See Strasbourg Cathedral in France
The single-tower Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre Dame) in France is a Gothic masterpiece with a remarkable astronomical clock and medieval stained-glass windows.
strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
The single-tower Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre Dame) in France is a Gothic masterpiece with a remarkable astronomical clock and medieval stained-glass windows.
strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
Top Sights in Strasbourg, France
Sightseeing highlights in Strasbourg, France include the Gothic cathedral, the romantic La Petite France area with half-timbered houses, Maison Kammerzell, and museums.
strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
Sightseeing highlights in Strasbourg, France include the Gothic cathedral, the romantic La Petite France area with half-timbered houses, Maison Kammerzell, and museums.
strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
European Ethnic Groups
Covers European ethnic groups and countries that no longer exist.
alsace genealogy • arberesh genealogy • banat genealogy • basque genealogy • bohemia genealogy
Covers European ethnic groups and countries that no longer exist.
alsace genealogy • arberesh genealogy • banat genealogy • basque genealogy • bohemia genealogy
Demographics of Wine: California vs. Europe
California wine demographics compared to Europe.
terroir • alsace • pinot noir • bordeaux • italy
California wine demographics compared to Europe.
terroir • alsace • pinot noir • bordeaux • italy
Discover France's Scenic Variety
For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists.
france's rural landscape • france • french landscape • france scenery • villages france
For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists.
france's rural landscape • france • french landscape • france scenery • villages france
Getting to Strasbourg, France
Traveling to Strasbourg in Alsace, France is easy on trains (TGV and ICE), Eurolines buses, and flights (to SXB or FRA) from London, Paris, Germany, and European cities.
bus train to strasbourg • tgv trains in france • ice trains in germany • tgv est • strasbourg airport
Traveling to Strasbourg in Alsace, France is easy on trains (TGV and ICE), Eurolines buses, and flights (to SXB or FRA) from London, Paris, Germany, and European cities.
bus train to strasbourg • tgv trains in france • ice trains in germany • tgv est • strasbourg airport
Le Linge Trenches, Vestige of World War I France
A monument to trench warfare in one of the most beautiful parts of France reminds modern travelers of the brutality and senselessness of territorial war.
world war 1 battlefields • battle of le linge • world war 1 • first world war • vosges battlefield
A monument to trench warfare in one of the most beautiful parts of France reminds modern travelers of the brutality and senselessness of territorial war.
world war 1 battlefields • battle of le linge • world war 1 • first world war • vosges battlefield
The Ruhr Pocket of World War II
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
Christmas in France
Christmas in France has many unique holiday customs, such as Pere Noel and a Christmas Creche instead of a Christmas tree.
french holiday traditions • french christmas traditions • pere noel • christmas creche • cake of the king
Christmas in France has many unique holiday customs, such as Pere Noel and a Christmas Creche instead of a Christmas tree.
french holiday traditions • french christmas traditions • pere noel • christmas creche • cake of the king
Fast Transfers from Paris Gare du Nord Station
Eurostar trains from London arrive in Paris at Gare du Nord while TGV trains depart from De L'Est of De Lyon stations to Southeastern France, Germany, and Switzerland.
changing trains in paris • parisian train sations • transfers from gare du nord • high speed trains france • eurostar tgv ice
Eurostar trains from London arrive in Paris at Gare du Nord while TGV trains depart from De L'Est of De Lyon stations to Southeastern France, Germany, and Switzerland.
changing trains in paris • parisian train sations • transfers from gare du nord • high speed trains france • eurostar tgv ice
Hike 1600 Miles Across Europe on the GR 5
The multi-national GR-5 starts at the North Sea in Holland, and crosses parts of six European countries before ending at the Mediterranean Sea in Nice, France.
hiking the gr 5 • hiking in europe • walking in europe • long-distance hiking in europe • grande randonee
The multi-national GR-5 starts at the North Sea in Holland, and crosses parts of six European countries before ending at the Mediterranean Sea in Nice, France.
hiking the gr 5 • hiking in europe • walking in europe • long-distance hiking in europe • grande randonee
The Brilliant Werner Voss
Werner Voss is virtually unknown, yet was 4th of the German aces.
military history • world war1 • air combat • german air service • german aces
Werner Voss is virtually unknown, yet was 4th of the German aces.
military history • world war1 • air combat • german air service • german aces
Alace Chicken
One of my really good friends is a superb gourmet cook, although she won't admit it. She passed this recipe on to me, and it's fabulous!
alace chicken • curry rice
One of my really good friends is a superb gourmet cook, although she won't admit it. She passed this recipe on to me, and it's fabulous!
alace chicken • curry rice
Charming Inaccessibility
A review of Recipes from the Auberge of the Flowering Hearth, by Roy Andries de Groot).
france • french • cooking • cook • cookery
A review of Recipes from the Auberge of the Flowering Hearth, by Roy Andries de Groot).
france • french • cooking • cook • cookery
France : an introduction
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
france • french
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
france • french
Maps For Our Far-Flung Ancestors
Sites to help you use and find maps
maps • genealogy • historical atlases • genealogy maps
Sites to help you use and find maps
maps • genealogy • historical atlases • genealogy maps
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)
Theologian, musician, philosopher and physician, Schweitzer was a committed humanitarian and is remembered for his thinking on the 'Reverence for Life'.
albert schweitzer • schweitzer and music • schweitzer and theology • schweitzer and philosophy • schweitzer and medicine
Theologian, musician, philosopher and physician, Schweitzer was a committed humanitarian and is remembered for his thinking on the 'Reverence for Life'.
albert schweitzer • schweitzer and music • schweitzer and theology • schweitzer and philosophy • schweitzer and medicine
Biggest Wine Importer of 2007 United Kingdom
Organiser of the largest wine and spirits exhibition in the world, Vinexpo has published new figures suggesting that UK is the world's main wine importer.
wine and spirits drinking in britain • biggest wine importer of 2007 united kingdom • imported us wine • australian wine popular in the uk • buying french wine in the uk
Organiser of the largest wine and spirits exhibition in the world, Vinexpo has published new figures suggesting that UK is the world's main wine importer.
wine and spirits drinking in britain • biggest wine importer of 2007 united kingdom • imported us wine • australian wine popular in the uk • buying french wine in the uk
Book Review: Mes Confitures
A nice jamming book for the more experienced jammer! © <a href=http://home.comcast.net/~culinaryjen/Home.html>Jennifer A. Wickes</a>
book review • recipes • jams • jellies • preserves
A nice jamming book for the more experienced jammer! © <a href=http://home.comcast.net/~culinaryjen/Home.html>Jennifer A. Wickes</a>
book review • recipes • jams • jellies • preserves
Genealogy Definitions and Terminology
Initials after ancestors' names may not all be titles or degrees. Instead, they might provide unexpected and useful information. So can information on cultural groups.
genealogy definitions • genealogy terminology • genealogy abbreviations • abbreviations in old wills • hessians
Initials after ancestors' names may not all be titles or degrees. Instead, they might provide unexpected and useful information. So can information on cultural groups.
genealogy definitions • genealogy terminology • genealogy abbreviations • abbreviations in old wills • hessians
Grenoble's Millesime Wine Festival
In late October, Grenoble opens the Millesime festival, a subtle blend of oenology and classical music. For ten days, this mix attracts both the curious and connoisseurs.
grenoble • millesime festival • french wine • corsica • french festivals
In late October, Grenoble opens the Millesime festival, a subtle blend of oenology and classical music. For ten days, this mix attracts both the curious and connoisseurs.
grenoble • millesime festival • french wine • corsica • french festivals
Manufacturing Wallpaper
Quality wallpaper of the past could take up to a year for 50 men to produce, but the result was a product that would last for centuries.
manufacturing wallpaper • how french wallpaper was nanufactured • antique french wallpaper • jean zuber wallpaper • scenic america antique wallpaper
Quality wallpaper of the past could take up to a year for 50 men to produce, but the result was a product that would last for centuries.
manufacturing wallpaper • how french wallpaper was nanufactured • antique french wallpaper • jean zuber wallpaper • scenic america antique wallpaper
PacNW White Wines and General Terroirs
A short study of the similarities and differences of PacNW wines, terroirs and markets versus each other.
wines • pacnw • pacific northwest • washington • idaho
A short study of the similarities and differences of PacNW wines, terroirs and markets versus each other.
wines • pacnw • pacific northwest • washington • idaho
Spain’s Favorite Son Comes to California
California’s new love: Tempranillo
california • tempranillo • spain • spanish • portugal
California’s new love: Tempranillo
california • tempranillo • spain • spanish • portugal
Vinoble Wine Exhibit 2008 Spain
The home of Spanish Sherry plays host to an International gatherings of sweet wine producers. Jerex de la Frontera is the venue for the only exhibition for sweet wines.
vinoble 2008 • spain wine show 2008 • jerez wine show • jerez sherry • famous spanish sweet wines
The home of Spanish Sherry plays host to an International gatherings of sweet wine producers. Jerex de la Frontera is the venue for the only exhibition for sweet wines.
vinoble 2008 • spain wine show 2008 • jerez wine show • jerez sherry • famous spanish sweet wines
A History of Appeasement - Part 1
Appeasement, in politics, is a dirty word but it is a policy stillused under other names. Can we learn any lessons from its use in dealing with Hitler?
Appeasement, in politics, is a dirty word but it is a policy stillused under other names. Can we learn any lessons from its use in dealing with Hitler?
Jost Hite - Shenandoah Pioneer
Follow the settlement of the Shenandoah Valley with one of the Valley's most prominent families. Includes genealogy of the Hite family.
hite • shenandoah • virginia • colonial • settler
Follow the settlement of the Shenandoah Valley with one of the Valley's most prominent families. Includes genealogy of the Hite family.
hite • shenandoah • virginia • colonial • settler
Pinot Grigio Finds a Home in California
Introduction to the Pinot Grigio varietal with reviews of Italian and California examples. Two parts.
italian • arneis • garganega • vernaccia • tocai
Introduction to the Pinot Grigio varietal with reviews of Italian and California examples. Two parts.
italian • arneis • garganega • vernaccia • tocai
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