Regions of Alsace

The regions of Alsace are equally divided into French and German territories and it is one of the few areas in the French country where the region has an equitable distribution between those who speak French and those who speak German. The regions of Alsace are geographically positioned between mid-eastern and Northeastern France. When you move out of north from Alsace you can go to Germany, while the east of Alsace is flanked by the Rhine river, Germany being on the opposite bank, to the south of Alsace is Switzerland and the region of French-Comte and to the west of Alsace lies the breath taking Vosges mountains and the region of Lorraine. 

The regions of Alsace between the Rhine River and the Vosges mountains are blessed with fertile alluvial plain while vineyards dot the lower region of Alsace. Monasteries and castles from old times inhabit the higher regions of Alsace. Department of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin are other regions of Alsace. The principal cities of Alsace are Colmar, Mulhouse and the regional capital Strasbourg. Strasbourg is one of the most important regions of Alsace as it has been bestowed the honor of being the headquarters of the European Parliament. Nearly all the regions of Alsace have an admixture of France-German cultures. The fall out is that most of the inhabitants speak French but with a distinct tone of German accent. This admixture of culture finds its expression in the cuisine as well. The cuisine has a blend of France and German way of cooking.

Such is the profound influence of German culture on the regions of Alsace that the towns and the villages trace their names to German origin. Even the rural areas have an eclectic mixture of distinct German influence in its architectural expression. Being a synthesis of best of Germany and France any visit to any of the regions of Alsace is an elegy in delight. If you want to escape from the stressful environment of the urban areas, then the regions of Alsace are the place to unwind and relax for serenity. A train journey along the Rhine River opens out in detail the magnificent landscape that the regions of Alsace are endowed with. A particular word has been coined to sum up the beauty that is available naturally in the regions of Alsace it being 'Magnifique' and denotes the region's peaceful and serene ambience.