North Alsace

In Alsace, crops occupy more than half of farmed land, and corn itself represents 40% of the UAA. Intensively produced and irrigated, reaching the highest yields in France, the crop benefits from the vast groundwater of the Rhine basin, the largest in Europe.

The milling industry is also very developed in the area. Over 3 million tons of cereal are shipped every year from the river port of Metz, to the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

700 hectares of hops are carefully managed, representing over 95% of the national production.

Alsace & Lorraine hold a particular place in history books. They have witnessed two world wars : many places and landscapes are forever scarred by this past. During your stay, why not take a step onto the grounds which saw the French and German troops fight during WWI ? The Battlefield of Verdun constitutes a heritage unique in the world.

Nowadays a symbol of reconciliation and fraternal Europe, the region is also appreciated for its “art de vivre”. Almost any Alsacian village will display a colourful and picturesque architecture, with painted half-timbered houses, and a number of restaurants serving traditional cuisine. Strasbourg’s Grande Ile is a gem listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the cathedral is an example of gothic splendour. The city is also the home of the European institutions, and a great place to go shopping !