1.It’s convenient to travel the province on high-speed TGV trains; they can be an alternative to quite comfortable buses. Tourists always have an option to rent a car; it is worth noting that there are free roads connecting towns of Alsace.
2. The province is characterized by a fairly dry climate; summer is always pretty hot and winter is cold. Those who expect to devote a lot of time to hiking and excursions are recommended to have a trip during the off-season.
3. Shoppers should take into account that almost all local stores accept credit cards. It’s worth to carry a sufficient amount of cash, if you are going to visit street markets and small restaurants in remote towns of the province.
4. You can pay for purchases and services in euros only; any other currency won’t be accepted here. Money can be exchanged at any of the local bank; they usually serve clients from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
6. Those who don’t speak French perfectly should definitely take a phrasebook with them, otherwise it won’t be easy to find a common language with natives. Locals learn foreign languages, but it is simply not accepted to communicate in other languages.
7. Going to one of the gastronomic establishments, it’s worth remembering that tipping is required. The tip is usually about 12-15% of the account; in large restaurants service charge may be included in the total.
This picturesque province never ceases to attract connoisseurs of fine French wine. There is a tremendous amount of old wineries in Alsace. Ribeauville town surrounded by beautiful vineyards … 
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