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Uncovering the Charms of France’s Alsace Region The northeastern French region of Alsace is a land teeming with handsome fortresses and colorful half-timbered villages. Vineyards blanket the landscape as far as the eye can see, and the Vosges Mountains provide a gorgeous backdrop. Storks the symbol of Alsace keep things whimsical by building giant nests in prominent perches. Things here haven’t always been so peaceful. Over the past few centuries, France and Germany have repeatedly fought over this swathe of land. Since Alsace has been ruled by both countries, the resulting culture and Alsatian dialect feel like a blend of the two. ....
Getty Images/Juergen Sack Some have described Christmas at Lüneburg as a fairy tale come to life. With all the romance of a Brothers Grimm’s fantasy, Lüneburg attracts thousands of holiday tourists every year. And no wonder, this Hanseatic town south of Hamburg perfectly captures the romance Europe is so famous for. In the run up to Christmas, fairy lights begin their magical twinkle, blinking their eyes from around the gabled rooftops and baroque facades of lower Saxony. Medieval churches and modern institutions surround the plazas upon which market vendors sell their wares everything from hot chestnuts, to German bratwurst and Glühwein (mulled wine). A great wreath is hung up on the town’s water tower, a communal reminder of the upcoming merriment that succeeds the contemplative season of Advent. ....