Featured Holiday Rentals in Bas-Rhin
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Featured Holiday Rentals Bas-Rhin
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Holiday Rentals in Bas-Rhin - A Guide to Bas-Rhin
The departement of Bas-Rhin is in the far North-east of France – part of the Region of Alsace. It is bordered by Germany hence the heavy Germanic influence on architecture and culture generally, making your Bas-Rhin holiday rental a unique experience. The Bas-Rhin area boasts magnificent forests and rugged mountains, which makes exploring the area by car an essential.
You can drive to your holiday rental in Bas-Rhin from the UK via the A4 motorway east from Paris or the A26 then the A4 from the channel tunnel or ferry terminal at Calais. This will take you direct to the capital of the region – Strasbourg. If you choose to fly to your Bas-Rhin holiday rental then Strasbourg has direct flights from London City Airport. Frankfurt International Airport just over the border in Germany to the north has direct flights from all major airports in the UK.
You could also take the TGV (high-speed train) from Paris direct into the heart of the Alsace region. The area boasts hot summers with very little rainfall making it a perfect choice for a holiday rental.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Bas-Rhin
The most popular types of property to rent in the Bas-Rhin are 2-4 bedroom apartments to rent in Bas-Rhin and houses to rent in Bas-Rhin.
One such property is an apartment to rent in Andlau. It is conveniently located on the Alsace Route du Vin – a picturesque wine route that takes in historic towns with medieval timber-framed houses. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and delightful views across the rooftops of the town to the hills beyond.
It is well situated for skiing in the winter months and there are 21 Michelin starred restaurants within easy driving distance – a wine and food lovers paradise!
However if you prefer to be closer to the action then an apartment to rent in Strasbourg would be perfect. One modern apartment I found has two bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 people – perfect for a family with children. It has everything you could need to self-cater and it is only 3km from the railway station making it a very convenient option for holiday rentals in Bas-Rhin.
Bas-Rhin Useful Information
The Bas-Rhin is sub-divided into 7 arrondissements, 44 cantons and 527 communes. Strasbourg is the capital of not only the departement but also the Region of Alsace. The area is home to some of the foothills of the Vosges Mountains – which has 22 mile of downhill pistes and is a good alternative to some of the other more populated ski resorts in eastern France.
Holiday rentals in Bas-Rhin are also ideal for wine lovers with the local wine being usually aromatic, dry and full-bodied. Alsace wines are known simply by their grape variety – Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir.
The cosmopolitan city of Strasbourg lies between Paris and Prague and as such is well placed to be the second location for the European Parliament. A great way to see the city is by taking a boat trip along the waterways that encircle the old town. The city has many churches and museums to discover plus the famous Christmas market has a warm festive atmosphere. There is certainly plenty to do and see whilst staying in your Bas-Rhin property rental.