Le Boat - Boating Holidays in France
14th March 2010

Alsace Lorraine Property and Lifestyle

Welcome to FrenchEntrée Alsace Lorraine. The site for all those who find themselves visiting the the North East regions of France. Whether living here or on holiday in Alsace or Lorraine or looking to buy property in the region, FrenchEntrée provides information for all those with an interest in Alsace and Lorraine and its departments (Meuse, Moselle, Meurthe et Moselle, Bas Rhin and Haut Rhin).

CONTRIBUTE!

We want to hear from you about holidays in Alsace-Lorraine

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Jean-Francois Tripelon

Tell us your experiences, and send us your reviews, articles and recommendations. We want this site to reflect our reader's experiences, and your advice and contributions are essential.

Email us

The Weather

Alsacian vineyard
The climate is very similar to the south of England, with cool winters and warm summers, but rarely extremes of temperature. The rainfall is quite high, with highest being in May and June.

Gastronomy

The food and drink of Alsace-Lorraine has a lot in common with that of Germany, next door. Alsatian wine is not to be missed! The whites tend to be exceedingly floral and fruity, which make them very satisfying to drink on their own, but with enough punch to go with most foods.

Food-wise, Alsace-Lorraine is the home of sauerkraut, or ‘chou-croute’ in French. The French love this dish, which is more than simply pickled cabbage. It usually comes cooked with a whole selection of other goodies, and it is very worthwhile to try. Other local food to look out for includes the famous quiche Lorraine, foie gras, sausages, beer and the amazing pastries to be found in the bulging windows of incredible patisseries.


Alsace and Lorraine Property, Lifestyle and Holidays

Welcome to FrenchEntrée Alsace-Lorraine

About the region

Alsace-Lorraine has managed to maintain a strong identity, despite its extremely chequered history. The area - and various parts of it - have been alternately German or French many times over the centuries. Lorraine has a French language tradition, whereas Alsace has more German-speaking citizens, but the whole region has been part of France since 1945.

Nancy is the old capital of Lorraine, and Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace. Strasbourg is the home of lots of industry, but is still a charming city, with timber-framed houses leaning together and over the streets. The old buildings in this whole region are reminiscent of gingerbread houses.

The landscape of this beautiful area encompasses green fields and stacks of vineyards, which usually offer tastings. Other visits range from the sombre, thought-provoking and disturbing concentration camps of the 2nd World War, to the fascinating Kronenburg factory in Strasbourg - we will all know that it has been there since 1664!

Alsacian castle
storks
Alsacian cottage

Alsace Christmas Markets

Magical festive markets in France

Gingerbread Alsace's Christmas are a alive with the scents of gingerbread, sweets, cinnamon and mulled wine. Visitors can buy authentic regional specialties such as foie gras and Bredele - a tasty Alsatian biscuit - as well as exceptional Alsatian wine and beer...more...

Property Guide - North East France

If you don’t want a long journey to your French bolthole, it makes sense to buy closer to home. Thanks to the Channel Tunnel and improved fast roads British buyers can drive to north east France in two or three hours door-to-door more...

Moselle Property Investment

Eco-friendly nature resort – an investment for the family

Moselle 2Domaine du Bois des Harcholins is Pierre & Vacances’ very latest French development at Lorraine, north east France. The emphasis of Le Domaine will be one of a family friendly activity full, peaceful and sustainable ecological resort. Electric shuttles will be available to transport people around resort and the accommodation will be spacious and upmarket ‘Cottages’ built from wood. more...

French property trends for 2008

Prices 2008 property France What do the next 12 months hold in store for the housing market in France? In our definitive annual survey, FrenchEntrée asked experts for their views on the housing situation in 2007 and the prospects for 2008 more...

NEW! FrenchEntrée Holidays

beach hatNeed a break or planning a holiday in France? Then go straight to FrenchEntrée Holidays. Just launched, it's your one-stop shop, packed with information and fresh ideas for holidays in France, plus reviews, independent recommendations and valuable advice. more...

Your easy-to-understand guide to buying French wine

wine in supermarket Wine is one of the joys of France. But unlike New World wine that is labelled according to grape, the French system is a complicated mix of regions, appellations and even chateaux. So how to tell what you are buying? Seasoned wine writer, David Best, explains all more...

Tour de Lorraine

Graham Finch's account of his cycling holiday in Lorraine - 1st of a 3 part series

Graham Finch Forget about bacon and egg quiche, Lorraine has more to offer: gems of Art Nouveau excellence, medieval villages set in poignant, poppy-covered countryside, winding climbs up through the forested Ballons des Vosges and enough rural back lanes to keep you pedaling for over a month. The region is... tour de Lorraine...

Will new TGV line boost house prices?

high-speed train FranceThe opening of the new high speed rail connection between Paris, Strasbourg and beyond has dramatically cut journey times. But will it also result in a housing boom in the region? more...
French Property Buyers Club
Insure your holiday home
Schofields Home InsuranceInsurance for your French holiday home when it's unoccupied or holiday let. Simple to understand French
home insurance in plain English. - Get a quote


Weekly removals to France
Removals CorpWeekly service to all areas of France, Part loads, Full loads get a Free online quote. Just a few Boxes? We can ship boxes door to door ONLY £24.95 each in 3 days! Get your free quote!
Boating Holidays in Alsace Lorraine
Boating Holidays in France with Le BoatCruise beautiful Alsace Lorraine onboard one of Le Boat’s luxurious cruisers - Book online today.


Free Currency Quote
Free Currency QuoteLooking to purchase a property in France? Need to make regular money transfers? Fill in our currency form for a Free Quote.
Health Insurance for Expatriates
Amariz LogoAmariz Limited offers health insurance for expatriates living in France with a choice of 100%, hospitalisation and top-up cover. Visit our website for further details.

Search FrenchEntrée


French Property Database Search

Find your dream house in France Over 12,000 properties
for sale throughout France.....


More search options
Use a property finder

Property in Lorraine

What types of property are people looking to buy in Lorraine? Here is a list of popular French property searches within Lorraine.

Meuse Property Vosges Property Moselle Property Meurthe-et-Moselle Property
Lorraine Houses
Lorraine Property

Alsace Property

What types of property are people looking to buy in Alsace or in the Bas Rhin or Haut Rhin?

Here is a list of popular French property searches within Alsace.

Alsace property
Alsace houses Haut Rhin Property
Bas Rhin Property Alsace property for sale

Alsace Lorraine Holiday Rentals

Provence Villa

Are you going on holiday to the Alsace or Lorraine regions of France? View our Alsace Lorraine Holiday Rentals to see our excellent selection of Holiday Homes, Farmhouses, Gites, Chateaux and Villas for your perfect holiday home.
French Entrée