In preparation for the 2014 Alsace tour

On my way back home, I visited the Alsace area in preparation for the 2014 tour. This is part of the 'Little Venice' in this German-influenced Alsace region town - close to the wine route where you will find plenty of wonderful white wines which grow well in this cooler climate.

Another part of the 'Little Venice' where on the left of the photo, there is a large market hall with fresh bread, fruit, vegetable, cheese, fish and meat market - in fact you can buy almost any food you want in order to prepare a sumptuous meal or picnic.

On the right is part of the old centre of Colmar with many restaurants, bistros, cafes and bars. One of the local foods is the Tarte Flambante. If you are not sure of what that is, maybe that's an excuse to go there! Click here to find out more about the 2014 tour.

2012 tour details

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Slow Tours. May you have a safe and happy Christmas and all that you wish for in 2012.

Maybe 2012 is the year to take that Slow Tour in France that you have been dreaming about! Below is a list of our tours. You can join us for as long as you like as we meander through the different regions of France.



Spring/Summer
27th May - 5th June (9 nights) - Italy - Lake Como and Riviera - click here - for details
5th - 12th June (7 nights) - Provence - click here - for details
12th - 18th June - Classic Wooden Boat Sailing Regatta (crew) - contact us for information
18th - 25th June (7 nights) - Dordogne - click here - for details
25th June - 2nd July (7 nights) - Bordeaux area - click here - for details
Summer/Autumn
3rd - 10th September - Normandy - click here - for details
10th - 17th September - Brittany - click here - for details
17th - 24th September - Loire Valley - click here - for details
24th September - 1st October - Alsace - click here - for details

Where would you like to go in 2012?