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Excursions

For a Half Day

Colmar:
The capital of the Haut-Rhin, 70km (43 miles) south of Strasbourg, is known for its quaint Old Town and dry wines (celebrated in the annual Foire aux Vins). It is also home to the Rétable d'Issenheim (Issenheim Altarpiece), painted by Mathias Grünewald between 1512 and 1516 for St Anthony's monastery and displayed at the Musée d'Unterlinden, 1 rue d'Unterlinden (tel: (03) 8920 1550; e-mail: musee.unterlinden@rmcnet.fr). Colmar is a 40-minute train journey from Strasbourg. Colmar Tourist Office is located at 4 rue d'Unterlinden (tel: (03) 8920 6892; fax: (03) 8941 3413).

For a Whole Day

Molsheim and the Route du Vin:
The Route du Vin extends from Marlenheim, west of Strasbourg, to Thann, close to Mulhouse, offering opportunities for free dégustations (tastings) and summer wine festivals. Molsheim is one of the largest towns on the itinerary, less than 30km (19 miles) southwest of Strasbourg (a 30-minute train journey). Its attractions (in addition to wine) include the medieval fortifications, the Porte des Forgerons (Blacksmiths' Gate), the sixteenth-century Metzig (Town Hall) and the Eglise des Jésuites, an impressive Gothic church. Molsheim Tourist Office is located at 17 place de l'Hôtel de Ville (tel: (03) 8838 1161; fax: (03) 8849 8040).



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