Rent Alsace Holiday Lettings and take part in a wide range of outdoor sports

Containing some of France's most diverse landscapes, Alsace is a great place for a holiday. Alsace is a region in north eastern France, which borders Germany and Switzerland. With a relatively small area of around 8280 square kilometres, it is one of France's most accessible and easily explored regions. Its location at a crossroads of Europe has seen it enjoy a status as a trading centre joining northern and southern Europe throughout its history. Visitors to Alsace accommodation will find much to explore, especially if they are keen on outdoor activities such as cycling and walking. There are around 2000 kilometres of cycling trails to enjoy, while there are around 17000 kilometres of trails suitable for horses. The latter have been marked out by the Club Vosgien. Winter visitors can also ski and enjoy other winter sports on the slopes of the area. Another great holiday location in which to go walking and hiking is Tregunc Holiday Homes.

Alsace Holiday Rentals - come and explore the turbulent and troubled history of this fascinating region

The history of the region has been varied and interesting, and often troubled. Alsace has been fought over by French and German powers for centuries, and changed hands several times in the 20th century. This means that there is a much stronger regional identity than in some parts of France, and the other local Alsacien dialect can be still be heard on travels around the area. Visitors to Alsace holidays rentals can enjoy this local cultural identity's expression in a number of festivals held throughout the year. There are two nature parks in Alsace, the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park and the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. There are 21 nature reserves in total, making the most of the diverse geography of the region. The highest point in Alsace is a hilltop known as the 'Grand Ballon', which offers great perspectives into Germany and across the Black Forest, where you can rent beautiful Black Forest Holiday Cottages.

Book Alsace Holiday Cottages for skiing and winter sports galore

The proximity of the region to Germany and Switzerland also make Alsace holiday rentals an ideal base to explore the border areas of these countries. Basel, located not far across the Swiss border, is a famous city with a vibrant history and culture of its own. Freiburg, a stone's throw over the border with Germany, is a good place to visit to do a bit of shopping. But it is in the province itself where visitors to Alsace holidays rentals will really find something special to enjoy. Whether a visitor wants to relax by hiking or cycling, enjoy some of the local produce, or explore the extensive history in one of Europe's oldest border areas, then they can find a way to do it in Alsace. Alsace is beautiful all year round, just as stunning in summer as it is in winter. If you're looking for summer holiday ideas and want your summer break to be as action-packed as a trip to Alsace would be, we also recommend a stay in the Spanish holiday classics, Magalluf Holiday Villas and Sant Antoni de Portmany Villas, for the ultimate sizzling Mallorcan and Ibizan party experiences.