Let’s head off for themust-do Alsatian hiking trail that all walkers must do once, the Sentier des Roches, known as one of the most beautiful hikes in Alsace! In fact, with a little effort, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the most beautiful views in the Vosges😉 My summary I liked I liked a […]
The question of which is the best ice cream shop in Strasbourg comes up every time summer approaches! What are my favorite ice cream shops in Strasbourg, and where can you enjoy high-quality ice cream and sorbets? Obviously, I haven’t tried every place in the city, and this selection is subjective, but you’re unlikely to […]
How about an easy 8km loop with a refreshing break at the Soultzbach waterfall and a beautiful panorama for the picnic? Direction Urmatt, in the Bruche valley, an area of Alsace much appreciated for its hikes, including the famous Donon or another waterfall, the Nideck. My summary I liked I liked a little less Ascent […]
Bringing back souvenirs from Alsace or finding a gift: a real hassle for some, a pleasure for others… Personally, I prefer to buy things that are handmade and/or artisanal and local. Fortunately, Strasbourg has many art and craft stores that are completely compatible with small budgets! Here are my favorite addresses for designer stores and […]
Château de Wangenbourg, Château du Hohlandsbourg, Château du Haut-Barr… Alsace has no shortage of ancient castles to discover on a hike, but Château du Landsberg, accessible via a 7km loop, is one of my favorites. My summary I liked I liked a little less Let’s go! Just to get to the starting point of the […]
You surely know it: with its two pink sandstone towers, Murbach Abbey is one of the postcards of Alsace. But is it really worth the detour beyond the photo? I’ll tell you its history, what you can see there (and what is a bit disappointing) and how to organize a free self-guided tour in the […]
Want a change of scenery without traveling too far? We’re heading for the Pays de Bitche in the Moselle region of Lorraine, right on the border with Alsace and less than an hour from Strasbourg. Bitcherland is home to a large number of hiking trails, some of which have been designated “sentiers d’excellence”: in other […]
This cycling loop around Saverne, which is the BL 370 “Rohan châteaux et abbayes”, is for those who like a bit of sport: it’s an itinerary with two nice climbs! In total, it’s about 40km long, with between 600 and 700m of ascent. My summary I liked I liked a little less A beautiful, sporty […]
Today I’m taking you on a new 26km cycling loop, straddling the Thur and Doller valleys,Alsace‘s two southernmost valleys. My summary I liked I liked less An accessible but hilly cycling route This loop ofAlsace by bike is BL 625 “A toute vapeur vers le pays des oiseaux”, in a nod to the iconic Thur-Doller […]