The Alsace Region of France

Our increasingly spontaneous travel style has taken us to places we hadn’t heard of before leaving home.  We decided to continue north for some cooler temperatures as we departed Zurich.  Input from our friend Steven, along with a handy travel website (www.rome2rio.com), identified the Alsace region of France as a destination not to be missed.

The towns of Strasbourg and Colmar are pedestrian paradises with their big parks, rambling rivers, and colorful old buildings.  Mulhouse is home to the Cité de l’Automobile car museum, by far the most impressive transportation-related museum we’ve visited.  It houses an unrivaled collection of ancient Bugatti’s and a variety of European collector car treasures - Matt was in heaven!

In all three of the Alsatian towns we strolled through the historic centers and enjoyed the café culture.  We practiced our French language skills while interacting with patient locals who were willing to work with us as we expanded our vocabulary.  These cities and the people who call them home were a highlight of our travels.