5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Alsace region by car, starting from Paris:
Day 1:
- Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace.
- Spend the morning exploring Strasbourg’s historic Old Town and visit the famous Strasbourg Cathedral.
- In the afternoon, take a boat tour of Strasbourg’s scenic canals.
- Check into a hotel in Strasbourg for the night.
Day 2:
- Spend the morning visiting the picturesque town of Colmar, known for its well-preserved medieval old town and colorful half-timbered houses.
- In the afternoon, visit the charming village of Riquewihr, also known for its well-preserved architecture and wine production.
- Check into a hotel in Colmar for the night.
Day 3:
- Spend the morning exploring the Alsatian Wine Route, which stretches over 170 km through the vineyards of the region.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Obernai and its surrounding vineyards for wine tastings.
- Return to Colmar and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 4:
- Spend the morning exploring the town of Mulhouse, known for its museums and its well-preserved industrial architecture.
- In the afternoon, visit the village of Eguisheim, voted the “most beautiful village in France” in 2013.
- Return to Colmar and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 5:
- Spend the morning visiting the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a medieval fortress located on a hill overlooking the Alsatian plain.
- Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.