Vineyards

Strasbourg is also an ideal starting point for excursions across the Rhine, to châteaux nestling in the heart of vineyards, villages perching on the mountainside between lakes and forests, and other delights.

Sometimes with rod and line they would angle the fish which swim among the rocks; sometimes with their dogs and nets they would catch the hares which had fled from the vineyards, terrified by the noise of the grape gatherers.

A cold snap threatens to wreak havoc on the nation's harvests, including that of legendary vineyards from northern Champagne to southwestern Bordeaux.

It is not the first time French vineyards have faced severe frosts. But many say these are among the harshest in years.

Grapes grow in vineyards.

Some vineyards still choose to irrigate using underground water sources.

From the porch he can see 90-year-old raisin vineyards his family has tended since before he was born.

The winery's vineyards impressed Adriano.

Adriano loves visiting vineyards.

Boumerdes is known for its vineyards.