Colmar and the Alsace Wine Route: the perfect van itinerary through vineyards and fairytale villages

Colmar’s most photogenic district, with its half-timbered houses and willow-lined canals, transports you into a postcard-perfect scene. A boat ride (available in spring and summer) is the ideal way to admire this setting from a different angle.

This majestic Gothic church, located in the heart of Colmar, impresses with its pink sandstone spire and colourful stained-glass windows. Its organ, one of the largest in Alsace, and its medieval history make it a deeply moving place to visit.

Listed among France’s Most Beautiful Villages, Riquewihr is an Alsatian jewel with cobbled streets and perfectly preserved Renaissance houses. Its wine cellars, such as Domaine Dopff au Moulin, invite you to taste grand crus in a historic setting.

Perched on a rocky spur, this medieval castle offers a breathtaking view over the Alsace plain and the Vosges mountains. Its restoration in the early 20th century has made it a symbol of Alsatian castle architecture, a must-visit.

This wine village, encircled by ramparts and arranged in concentric circles around its castle, is a model of medieval urban planning. Its flower-lined streets and wine estates, such as Léon Beyer, make it a gourmet and picturesque stop.

This natural and religious site, located on the heights of the Wine Route, is a place of pilgrimage and hiking, offering 360-degree panoramas over the vineyards and the Vosges. The Notre-Dame-des-Trois-Épis chapel and its wooded surroundings make it a peaceful stop.