Every Alsacian knows about the Rouge d'Ottrott which is the only real red wine in Alsace, but not everyone knows that the village has retained numerous half-timbered houses of Renaissance style.

Drive through the forest of the Vosges Mountain to Mont Sainte-Odile and visit the convent of the "Patron Saint of Alsace". Odile was born blind and miraculously recovered her eyesight while being christened at the age of twelve. In 720 she surrendered her soul to God and the site became a place of pilgrimage.

Built on a rocky spur at 763 meters high, it offers a panoramic view of the plain of Alsace. The visit includes Sainte-Odile's Chapel which contains her relics, the Church of the Monastry, the Cloister yard adorned with flowers beds and a statue of Sainte-Odile and the Chapel of the Cross, the oldest part of the Monastry which looks like a Roman Crypt thanks to its very low vault and central column.

Descend to Obernai the second most visited place in north Alsace after Strasbourg. The City Hall, started in 1370 and expanded in 1523 is easy to recognize with a unique carved stone balcony and decorated bow window. The Kappelturm Belfry reaching 59 meters high was used as a lookout for the town. Also visible from the market square is the Corn Exchange House, whose bell was used to announce the opening and the closing of the market.