As border regions, Alsace and Lorena have been fought over for centuries by France, Austria and Germany, their military beleaguered past recalled by many military stronghold and cemetery.
Today, the region presents only a peaceful aspect with charming medieval towns and excellent city museums. Undiscoverd Lorraine is the place to climb military citadels and
walk unspoiled countryside. By contrast, Alsace offers magnificent forests and rugged mountain drives in the Vosges, quaint villages and rich wines. The Route des Vins is one of region's
many scenic routes very popular with visitors.
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