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Alsace from the Inside
A language, culture and gastronomy journey
Ten days to taste and live Alsace the local way.
5–15 July 2027
10 nights • Private room • Gourmet half-board • Group limited to 14 people
MORE THAN A TOUR
Experience Alsace from the inside
Discover Alsace through the people, places and traditions that give the region its unique character. Explore picturesque villages, vineyards and the mountains of the Vosges, meet local artisans and producers, and experience the regional heritage alongside hosts who know it intimately with deep family roots in the region.
More than a traditional tour, this immersive stay invites you to experience Alsace like a local while practising French naturally along the way.
- Explore Alsatian villages, countryside and mountain landscapes.
- Meet woodworkers, blacksmiths, producers and other local artisans.
- Discover the region’s history, culture, traditions and craftsmanship.
- Practise French through daily experiences and conversations.
- Enjoy personal guidance from Marie-Anne and Philippe, who know the region intimately.
- No French level is required: presentations are available in French, English or Afrikaans.
Your hosts
Marie-Anne Staebler is the director of the Alliance Française in Stellenbosch and has been a French teacher for more than 30 years. Alsatian through her father, she spent every childhood holiday in the region and developed a lifelong connection to its culture and traditions. Philippe Bohn comes from a family that has lived in Alsace for generations and speaks fluent Alsatian. Together, they invite you to discover the region not simply as visitors, but through the stories, relationships and places that have shaped their own lives.
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
Ten days, one region, one small group
A complete half-board stay in the heart of Alsace, with daily excursions, visits and encounters, followed by evenings around the table enjoying the wines of the region.
- 5–15 July 2027
- 10 nights, arrival at Strasbourg airport
- 14 participants maximum
- Minimum of 10 to confirm the trip
- Private room
- Hôtel Le Rosenmeer, one address for the whole stay
- R48 800 per person
- R12 000 deposit on registration
A typical day
Morning
Buffet breakfast in the winstub, followed by a presentation about the day's excursion.
DAYTIME
Explore an Alsatian village, visit a castle or wine cellar, walk along the Vosges mountain ridges, or meet local artisans in their workshops.
Evening
Return to the hotel for an aperitif and a three-course gourmet dinner, with wine included.
Trip highlights
- Explore the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg and the legendary Mont Sainte-Odile.
- Wander through Turckheim, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé and the villages of the Alsace Wine Route.
- Discover Colmar, its colourful old town and the canals of La Petite Venise.
- Explore Strasbourg, from its magnificent cathedral and historic centre to the charming streets and canals of La Petite France.
- Travel along the spectacular Route des Crêtes and enjoy a traditional marcaire lunch at a mountain farm-inn.
- Meet local artisans, producers and people preserving Alsace’s living traditions.
- Share a culinary experience with Michelin-starred Alsatian chef Hubert Maetz.
- Visit Domaine Jacques Maetz for a tasting of organic Alsatian wines.
- Celebrate Bastille Day in a traditional Alsatian village.
- Walk sections of the historic Camino de Santiago, with optional easy-to-moderate hikes.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Book your journey
The trip is confirmed as soon as the minimum of 10 paying participants is reached. Late registrations may be accepted subject to availability.
What the price includes- Dates
- 5 to 15 July 2027
- Meeting point
- Strasbourg airport on 5 July, transfer will be arranged according to your arrival time.
- Price
- R48 800 per participant
- Deposit
- R12 000 on registration
- Second payment
- R18 400 before 31 January 2027
- Final payment
- R18 400 before 30 April 2027
- Registration opens
- 15 September 2026
- Registration closes
- 15 December 2026
Fourteen places at most
Registration opens on 15 September 2026.