The document provides information about the Alsace-Lorraine region near the French-German border. It summarizes that Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the region, which has a moderate climate with cold winters and mild springs/falls. The region has been controlled by various groups throughout history, including the Romans, Holy Roman Empire, France, Germany, and currently France again. It is a major wine producing area with local cuisine influenced by French and German styles, and features many historical sites, museums, parks, and vineyards popular with visitors.

1. Travel Presentation

2. Near French-German border Alsace-Lorraine region Capitol and principal city of area Part of metropolitan area is on French soil Seat of Council of Europe Home of European Parliament Moderate Climate Harsh, cold winters Pleasant Fall Mild Spring Hot, dry Summer

3. Region has been controlled by many groups Romans- 12 BC to 870 Holy Roman Empire- 870 to 1861 France- 1861 to 1870 then 1944 to present German- 1870 to 1944 1450- Gutenburg invented printing press 1518- Martin Luther pinned his theses on the Strasbourg Cathedral 1939- Entirety of city was evacuated in preparation for WWII Stayed empty until June 1940, when Third Reich annexed the region. Liberated in November 1944

5. Franco-German Major wine producing area Winstubs Local bistros Local cuisine is fusion of French and German cuisine Many wine-related festivals Seasonal patronal festivals Festivals for the Patron Saint of a town

6. Many historical and art museums Area boasts highest concentration of feudal castles Haut Koenigsbourg Cathedral of Notre-Dame Took 400 years to build Struthof Concentration Camp 31 miles southwest of Strasbourg Only camp of its kind built on French soil Beautiful parks and gardens Vineyards 38 vineyard trails take all through the Alsace wine country

8. Strasbourg-Entzheim International Airport Train Routes available to other French locations and Germany Tram In-city transit By water Next to Rhine River and many important canals Heavily visited water tourism

10. Many inns, hotels, and chateaus Hotel Du Dragon Hotel Reagent Hotel Gutenbourg Chateaus offer a stay at an older more historical building