Gertwiller 3.8.19
We are moored in Kehl this morning which is across the river from Strasbourg. As the Rhine skirts around Lauterbourg it also becomes the French – German border. The Alsace has been ruled by both France and Germany at various times. In 1870 Germany unified with Bismarck annexing most of the territory. It was ceded back to France under the Treaty of Versailles. It was re-occupied by Germany in 1940 and residents were subject to German conscription. It returned to French control in 1945 but in recognition of history there remains some elements of local law.
Our interest is far from political – we are here for a tour through some of the Alsace villages and to taste some local wines. We establish that wine tours are obviously common in the area with signs directing travellers along a formal wine tour which stretches for 170km north to south through Alsace.
Obernai 3.8.19
However as these photos and others show it is an attractive region with its own style of architecture.
Plus being largely German wines we are tasting which tend not to be Jackie’s taste I often get double portions.
This evening the stunning evening entertainment is the playing of cow bells. Along with the Kletzmer band this probably led to an early trip to bed.