A vast tract of land that once belonged the Roman Empire under the  reign  of Julius Caesar and then conquered by the then powerful German Empire after the Franco-Prussian War, Alsace, France has come a long way from being a disputed territory that has spawned battles between feuding Germanic tribes and Frank ethnic groups, between Germany and Allied France.

though Alsace is a territory of France, many of the people speak in German.

Today, Alsace has evolved from a battleground to a noted holiday destination. With its close proximity to the Rhine River, hopeless romantics and newlywed couples are just among those who flock to the Alsace and experience the serenity and the romantic factor that river creates. Romantic river cruises aside, Alsace is  where you can find Eguisheim, the wine-making capital of France  .

Eguisheim itself is deeply rooted in history, With houses, roads, and bridges that up to now continue their Middle Age elements, it is so hard to resist spending a relaxing holiday here. With a long list of very warm and accommodating Eguisheim hotels, you are definitely going to have a great time in Eguisheim.

If you so decide that you want to spend a day or two in the said city of Alsace, be sure to look up online tour guides and make a quick check out on a hotel price comparison site if you want to get the best out for your stay. There are lots of hotels in Eguisheim, all of which provides you more than just a warm, well-off bed at night.

Eguisheim has long been considered as the main city of the European wine route. That said, it is near impossible not to check out the winemaking facilities of the city and visit the vineyards that surround  the whole area. notable winemaking families hailed from this part of Alsace and some of their winemaking establishments remain integral. Definitely worth a visit.

For trivia buffs and spiritual individuals, they will be more than glad to know that Pope Leo IX was born in this  peaceful  town.

Once you get your dose of Eguisheim wine, you can also roam about the city and marvel at its centuries-old houses and walkways. If you can’t get adequate” of that, you can go and see for yourself castle ruins and fortresses that are scattered throughout Egusheim’s hill terrain.

One particular site, the Three Castles of Haut-Eguisheim, provides visitors a glance of how Medieval knights and nobles looked out to the horizon for welcomed allies and horrendous invaders. With a panoramic view from a grassy hilltop, one can see why Eguisheim flourished from its foundation up to this day.

Alsace offers tourists more than just a venue where they spend their holidays, but a haven where they take a break from it all and just enjoy life as simple as it gets.