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www.alsace-destination-tourisme.com ̈ A dedicated press area: Read all our articles and press releases ̈ A photo library: Download photos Copyright-free to illustrate your articles, reports … Follow us on Twitter to remain updated all year long @ADT_Alsace - Cover photo: : Max - Cover - Best Jobers Visit Alsace COQUARD L&là Bureau de Strasbourg Siège social Hôtel du Département - 1 place du Quartier Blanc 1 rue Schlumberger - BP 60337 F-67964 Strasbourg Cedex 9 F-68006 Colmar Cedex Tél : +33 (0)3 89 20 10 68 - [email protected] Tél : +33 (0)3 89 20 10 68 - [email protected] 1<< Home page Version 02-01-2020 ᕡ General Presentation Page 3 ᕢ Festivals Page 7 ᕣ Sites, Facilities Page 14 and Services ᕤ Accommodation Page 23 & Restaurants ᕥ Events Page 27 and Exhibitions ᕦ Upcoming Projects 2020 Page 32 and More… PRESS CONTACTS Catherine LEHMANN : +33 (0)3 88 15 45 92 - +33 (0)6 79 80 03 54 Alexandre SCHOLLY : +33 (0)3 88 15 45 66 [email protected] >>2 ᕡGeneral Presentation Alsace – an iconic and exceptional destination Alsace is located in the heart of the Grand Est Region, bordering the Lorraine and the Champagne- Ardenne. Its position in the heart of Europe allows Alsace to benefit from a direct proximity with Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium. There are two departments, the Bas-Rhin and the Haut-Rhin which divide the region. From the north to the south of Alsace, the region is distinguished by 3 cities. ˾ Strasbourg, is the official seat of the European Parliament and numerous European institutions as well as boasting other worthwhile sites. Its cathedral, its districts of the Petite France and the Neustadt, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, its architecture and its history can be experienced and visited all year long. ˾ Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines is captivating with the beauty of its historic centre. This rustic and traditional city is enticing for visitors who discover a lavish and well-preserved heritage. Home to a Rhine- land Renaissance masterpiece - the Issenheim altar- piece by Matthias Grünewald, the Unterlinden Museum is a must. Mulhouse, the European capital of technical museums, is a hub of exceptional museums. Travellers worldwide are enchanted by the unique collections: remarkable car collections at the Automobile Museum , impressive textile creations at the Museum of Printed Textiles or even locomotives at the Railway Museum. 3<< ˾ KEY FIGURES ˾ TOURISM NUMBER OF INHABITANT 1 884 150 NATURAL HERITAGE Eurométropole de Strasbourg (33 municipalities) 489 767 2 regional nature reserves: the Regional Nature Parks Mulhouse (39 municipalit) 267 759 of Northern Vosges and the Ballons des Vosges over twenty nature reserves Colmar (20 municipalities) 115 000 7 long hiking trails (GR) Weight of Alsace / Grand Est 33,7 % 11 000 km of marked trails in the 2 nature parks Villes et Villages fleuris (Towns and Villages in Bloom competition) SUPERFICIE 8 280 km² Grand Est 57 433 km² ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Weight of Alsace / Grand Est 14,4% 3 sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage: Source : Insee 2013 Grande Ile (1988) – Neustadt (2017) in Strasbourg and Place Forte in Neuf-Brisach (2008) THE TOP 10 PAYING ̈ 1 collection listed on UNESCO AND MOST VISITED SITES IN ALSACE World Memory Register: Beatus Rhenanus collection kept at the Sélestat Humanist Library (2011) Boat tours / Strasbourg 772 582 5 cities and regions of art and history: Mulhouse, Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle/ Orschwiller 518 279 Pays de Guebwiller, Pays du Val d’Argent, Sélestat et Strasbourg Zoological and Botanical Park / Mulhouse 385 579 - 5 labels of “Most Beautiful Villages in France”: Monkey Mountain / Kintzheim 337 678 Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Hunawihr, Climb up Cathedral platform / Strasbourg 245 284 Mittelbergheim, Hunspach 2 Villages préférés des Français France 2: (a French TV Musée Unterlinden / Colmar 213 530 program where people can vote for their favourite village on France 2) The Vaisseau (hands-on Science Eguisheim in June 2013 and Kaysersberg in June 2017 13 labels for “Remarkable gardens”(awarded by French museum) / Strasbourg 206 927 Ministry of Culture) The Little Prince amusement park / Ungersheim 197 834 GREAT TOURISTICAL EVENTS Alsace Ecomuseum / Ungersheim 183 748 European Centre on Resistance and Deportation Christmas markets Struthof / Natzwiller 175 698 Carnivals in Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Erstein and Sélestat (clicalsace.com - Regional Tourism Monitoring Agency, Alsace - Figures 2017) Wine Fair in Colmar 20 music festivals ˾ COME TO ALSACE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES By car AND EQUIPMENT Alsace is linked 13 skiing areas to Germany, 9 golf courses Switzerland, 420 km of navigable waterways the Rhone Valley and Paris via a network 36 marinas and stopovers of motorways 2,700 km of bike paths, passage of the Euroveloroutes 5, 6 and 15 By plane Flights ŒNOTOURISME available from 2 international 119 wine-growing municipalities airports: 51 Grands crus EuroAirport Basel - Mulhouse - Freiburg ACCOMODATION Strasbourg Airport - Entzheim 604 hotels and 46 holiday residences making a total of 50,000 beds By train 101 campsites making a total of 10,000 pitches TGV Grand Est 5,800 rentals making a total of 30,000 beds Paris-Strasbourg 190 group accommodation 1h44 making a total of 11,300 beds TGV Rhin-Rhône (source LEI Alsace – Regional Tourism Monitoring Agency of Alsace Lyon-Mulhouse 2h50 September 2018) >>4 ᕡ General Presentation Adventure It delights and stimulates us and is a reminder that life is a breath-taking and exciting experience. Whether you are alone or accompanied, this adventure will make you feel like you’ve never felt before. For some it is a self-discovery and for others, a confirmation of who they are.The experience means letting go to explore the unknown, escaping from routine and flirting with the outstanding. In Alsace, there are 107 micro-adventures awaiting those who like authenticity, people-contact and excellence. Remarkable and exclusive Alsace is loved for its distinct identity. In the streets of the cities and villages, half-timbered homes stand proudly. In your plate, the traditional recipes highlight regional products. In the sky, storks kindle the curiosity of travellers. When viewed from hilltops, the land- scape diversity is amazing. The entire Alsace region boasts a DNA which zea- lously transports visitors elsewhere. An elsewhere which encourages exploring and sharing. Alsace has everything to have fun Vineyards, mountains, cities, villages, tradi- tions, gastronomy, heritage, culture, well- being. This highly attractive destination intrigues and charms visitors worldwide, who enjoy becoming immersed with the pragmatic, optimistic and welcoming spirit of its inhabitants. Located in the heart of Europe, bordering Germany, and directly touching the Rhine, this region evolves in a spiritual manner. It is always filled with passion and devotion. 5<< You can go far in Alsace To enable this promise to be heard outside the region and for it to make an impression, 107 micro-adventures, directly inspired from the best of Alsace, are just waiting for you! Specially-chosen by professionals in Alsace, they have been thought-out and created to fulfil what travellers presently seek out today: choosing just one destination combining several indispensable events to experience. These inspirations will be visible for everyone during 2020. Something for everyone! Designed for all people-types, these 107 ad- ventures are intended for anyone wanting to dive into the heart of an authentic Alsace. Food-lovers will discover some exceptional culinary adventures. Sports-lovers can go all out on naturally-preserved peaks. Those who love history and old stones can lose themselves in remarkable and noteworthy places, while those who like to take their time can enjoy warm and welcoming sites. In summer, like in winter, your adventure begins in Alsace! Double-page photos spread: MaxDouble-page - Best Jobers Visit Alsace COQUARD >>6 ᕢ Festivals ˾ By chronological order Ososphère > STRASBOURG > the Laiterie concert hall > Cosmos District – 7 to 17 May, 2020 > Gestalt District – 10 to 21 September, 2020 Since its creation 20 years ago in Strasbourg, the Ososphère has constantly evolved to change with the times and the city. With a combination of music, ar- chitecture and digital arts, the Ososphère returns today in the Laiterie district where it first came into being. The Ososphère is rolling out from September 2019 to September 2020 by creating 3 Districts : Electronic District, Cosmos District and Gestalt District. Genuine entertainment for everyone. This return to the Laiterie is thus the beginning of a new chapter for the Ososphère and embraces various venues, artists and audiences throughout the year. The Ososphère has a unifying mindset, combining arts, talents and challenges with an openminded and participative approach. www.ososphere.org Festival NL Contest > STRASBOURG > 15 to 17 May, 2020 Each year since 2005, this unique event in Europe puts the new urban sports disciplines in the spotlight (rollerblading, BMX, freestyle scooter) but also new and upcoming sports which redefine the appropriation and usage of urban space around three values: passion, sharing and performance. The festival proposes urban sports competitions, demonstrations and tournaments (StreetBall, Break- dance, DJ’s, Graffiti, Tricking), a vast music scene as well as numerous events and an exhibitor’s area with around sixty stands. 3 days and 3 nights to get fuelled up on adrenaline with phenomenal experiences,