From Colmar to the top of the Vosges Mountains.

This tour will give you the unique opportunity in Alsace, to be immerged in this recent sorrowful history. The morning will be dedicated to experience the battlefield of WWI, located on the top mountains of the Vosges. You will have the one opportunity to walk inside the originals trenches, to learn about the tragic history that did provide 9 millions of casualties in 4 years, to visit the memorial and military cemetery, standing on that sadly famous spot. In the afternoon, fascinated by the WWII's veterans that I had the privilege to drive back where they fought, I invite you to follow the steps of the 3rd US Infantry Division and the First French Army, for the liberation of Alsace. Visit the museum of the « pocket of Colmar » in the charming village of Turkheim, & learn everything about the most difficult fights of the winter 1944-1945, the hardest winter of the 20th century. This tour provides an excellent excuse to drive through the most scenical "route des crètes", at the top of the Vosges mountains.

• A 45 minutes drive from Colmar will lead to the "Mémorial du Linge", homeplace of a 11 months fights during WWI. After watching a small introduction film, you will have plenty of time to walk at your own pace through the battlefield. We will stay there for 2 hours, be aware that it is mostly outdoor. • Beautiful ride on the famous « route des crètes », a top panoramic road standing on all the submits of the Vosges mountains, offering you on a clear day a spectacular view from the Black Forest up to the Alps mountains. • The afternoon will be spent in Turkheim, to discover the museum dedicated to the fights of the liberation of the "pocket of Colmar" ALL YEAR ROUND: Half day or Full day customized tours about WWII available on demand.