The wine center of the region is the city of Dambach-la-Ville, where tourists can see the richest and most extensive vineyards of the province. Totally, there are more than 30 wineries in and around the city. Alsace is the perfect holiday destination not only for fans of fine wines, as the region is literally created for active leisure and family vacations. Travelers staying on vacation with children should …
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However, natives consider not fish, but bread to be their national feature. Breadmaking has long become a real art; local bread is generously flavored with various spices, which give it a truly unique taste. Locals make great bread with nuts, olives and even bacon, but the most common are spices like cumin seeds, sesame seeds, raisins and poppy. Speaking of culinary traditions of Alsace, it’s worth to …
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Art lovers associate Alsace primarily with the work of Jean-Jacques Valetz, which is known to the general public as Annecy. Today, works of this outstanding cartoonist and illustrator are widely admired; he covered the brightest everyday topics in his works. Drawings of Uncle Annecy became an integral part of national folklore; they also decorate a variety of souvenirs. It’s quite simple to recognize pictures …
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One of the oldest castles in the region is Château Haut-Barr built in 1100. It is located in the surroundings of Saverne. This medieval castle is located on the hilltop too. It has a view of historical city streets and main attractions. The most extraordinary castle from an architectural point of view is Château du Fleckenstein built in 1165. It resembles a boat with its outlines. The length of the castle is 52 …
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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. 8. One of the busiest tourist seasons in Alsace is Christmas holidays. At this time, holiday markets are working in all cities of the province; the largest market is in Strasbourg. At this time, …
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Another landmark is so-called Pharmacie du Cerf; this half-timbered building was erected at the turn of the 15-16th centuries. Palais Rohan would be interesting too, as nowadays it houses three museums. One of them is devoted to painting, the other represents unique archaeological findings, and the third is home to works of decorative art. Old town of Colmar will appeal to fans of excursions; there are several …
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Moving around in France - transportation
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It is also worth noting that water transportation is also common in the country. For the most part, it is represented by comfortable ferries that run between France and England, as well as between France and Ireland. Also very popular among tourists are cruise ships and ferries, which go straight to Corsica from Marseille or Toulon. In the vicinity of Paris, especially in the midst of tourist seasons, there are various small pleasure boats from which tourists will have the opportunity of seeing the various surrounding sights. The ships differ in classes, depending on the service and the cultural program.
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Economy roadmap of France
France today, is one of the most developed countries in the world in terms of GDP. These indicators are stable, despite the fact that a fairly large part of the economy officially belongs to the state. Also, it should be noted that one of the highest living standards in the world is observed in France. This is due to the steady increase in the number of immigrants in the State. One of the most guarded sectors of the state is the Agricultural sector. The main emphasis was placed on private land ownership. Of all others, thanks to which every year the potential of this field of activity increases. Today, France is considered the largest State in the whole of Europe in terms of the quantity of grain and wheat being cultivated. Also, the country produces a lot of beef and dairy products, especially cheese, which today has about 400 varieties. All these products are mostly exported, and ensure the growth of the country’s GDP. The wine industry is also actively developing. Elite varieties of wines are exported all over the world.
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