Grüße aus...Alsace!

Karl had the day off on Thursday, June 7th (it was Fronleichnam holiday) so we crossed the border to France and explored a couple of Alsace Region cities: Eguisheim and Colmar.

Eguisheim is a small town, largely preserved in all its original middle-aged glory charm. It's best known for being the birthplace of Pope Leo IX (born in 1002 and died in 1054). We took a peek inside the little St. Leo Chapel that holds his relics adjoining the castle he was born in. It was an adorable town.



Just north of little Eguisheim is the city of Colmar, also well-preserved. I've been wanting to visit Colmar since we moved here, mostly to see the Unterlinden Museum. This museum was once a 13th century convent and now holds medieval through modern art and Alsace treasures. My favorite, and the reason I wanted to visit the museum in the first place, was this amazing altarpiece. The museum was absolutely charming with its beautiful courtyard and wonderful art and history.



See more photos of our lovely day in Alsace here.