La Rose Rouge, close to the main roads and situated next to Colmar

The gîte is ideally situated in the centre of the village, in a peaceful and authentic setting. Its prime location makes it easy to explore the whole of Alsace, discovering traditional villages, the Wine Route, castles and Christmas markets Situated in the heart of the Alsace plain, Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine is a village steeped in history, whose origins date back to a Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century by the family of the future Pope Leo IX. You can still see remnants of its past here, as well as the Church of Saint-Barthélemy and its remarkable Callinet organ. Its location is ideal for exploring the whole of Alsace. Must-see attractions within 30 minutes •Colmar •Eguisheim •Riquewihr •Ribeauvillé •Kaysersberg •Neuf-Brisach •Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle •The Alsace Wine Route •The Vosges •Wine cellars •Christmas markets For families Nearby: •Europa-Park •Rulantica •La Montagne des Singes •La Volerie des Aigles •NaturOparC •Ecomusée d’Alsace Culinary delights You simply cannot visit Alsace without trying: •sauerkraut; •tarte flambée; •baeckeoffe; •kougelhopf; •Alsace wines; •farmers’ markets. We’d be delighted to recommend our favourite places to you.

La Rose Rouge is situated in the heart of Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine, between the ramparts and the church, STE CROIX EN PLAINE, a small town between Colmar and Mulhouse. Easy access via the A35 motorway. Approximate journey times: • Colmar: 10 minutes • Mulhouse: 30 minutes • Strasbourg: 50 minutes • Basel: 45 minutes Colmar TGV station is about a 10-minute drive away. Strasbourg-Entzheim and Basel-Mulhouse airports also offer easy access to the holiday cottage.