Looking for an original cultural venue in southern Alsace? Head for Saint-Louis, a stone’s throw from Switzerland, to visit the Fondation Fernet-Branca. This former distillery, now a contemporary art center, hosts several temporary exhibitions each year. My summary I liked I liked less Video overview See this post on Instagram A publication shared by Laurène-Mon […]
Would you like to combine nature and heritage in southern Alsace? How about a visit to the Château du Landskron? Located in Leymen, a few kilometers from Basel in Switzerland, this ruined castle perched on a hill in the Alsatian Jura offers a magnificent panorama. My summary I liked I liked less Why visit Landskron […]
Want to discover Alsace in a different way? This brewery bike tour, designed by Espace Randonnée, offers a beautiful loop starting from Strasbourg, punctuated by charming villages, forests, canals… and, of course, beers! I tried out the short three-day version. Here’s my feedback, step by step. My summary I liked I liked less Why this […]
Looking for a sporty, unusual and refreshing activity? Then head for the Parc des Eaux Vives in Huningue, a breathtaking location in southern Alsace, at the gateway to Switzerland and Germany. This urban park on the Huningue canal offers a variety of water sports activities. Perfect for an outing with family or friends! My summary […]
How about a hike from village to village in the Ban de la Roche? Preserved and wild, the Bruche valley guarantees a change of scenery. Here’s a very pleasant circular hiking trail, alternating between forests, meadows, stubble fields and lush green landscapes, linking several mountain villages and offering beautiful views of the Donon and Climont […]
Freudenstadt is a spa town in the Black Forest, about 1h20 from Strasbourg. Follow the guide as I take you on a tour of Freudenstadt and give you my ideas for visits and activities. 1. Admire the Market Square The Freudenstadt Market Square(Marktplatz) is the largest market square in Germany. You’ll be amazed by its […]
We’re lucky enough to have a National Park close to Alsace, on the doorstep of our German neighbors: the Black Forest National Park allows you to hike in magnificent wilderness. Can I give you a lift? What is the Black Forest National Park? Created in 2014, the Black Forest National Park(Nationalpark Schwarzwald) is located in […]
Looking for nature, lakes, pretty villages and a change of scenery? The Upper Black Forest, in the south of Baden-Württemberg in Germany, is the highest part of the massif: it’s home to the Feldberg, its highest peak (1,493m). From Alsace, it’s very close, and easy to get to for a day, a weekend… and more […]
Offering the pleasure of a bike ride in Alsace to everyone, including wheelchair users, people with disabilities, people with reduced mobility or the elderly, that’s what Steve and Baptiste from La Kutch are all about! I’ll take you on a tour of this wonderfully inclusive concept. Short video presentation See this post on Instagram A […]