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At the crossroads of Europe, Alsace is a frontier land both open to the world and attached to its own traditions. It is renowned for its geranium-filled villages, its medieval capital of Strasbourg, its tasty "choucroute garni" dishes and its crispy dry white wines. Nestled between the mighty Rhine and the Vosges mountains, picturesque Alsace is fiercely French in its social and political attitudes, but slightly German in its tastes and appetites.
Alsace frequently enjoys an extremely pleasant Indian summer, which is simply perfect for anyone keen to discover the region. The sheer charm of the golden hues of the Alsatian vineyards and forests, makes a stroll there irresistible, providing visitors with an opportunity to admire nature and to watch the harvests. The mists which appear on the plains and in the damp valleys create a fascinating atmosphere. Sheltered by the Vosges, Alsace also has lower rainfall levels than the neighbouring regions.
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