In this blog post, I give you my ideas for hikes of all levels and durations to discover the Alsatian Jura! The Alsatian Jura, really? Yes, even Alsatians don’t usually believe it when they hear about it, but the Jura Massif does pass through Alsace! It lies at the southern end of the massif, on […]
“Alsatian is a mixture of French and German” This statement, which you may have heard before, is totally…wrong ! Let me explain in this article. What is Alsatian? Alsatian is in fact a Germanic dialect in the same way as Bavarian, Saxon or Swiss German. In fact, these dialects are even older than the standard […]
How about a cycling tour of the Ried? The Ried is the plain of Alsace, between the Vosges on one side and the Rhine on the other. It’s an interesting area for its nature and biodiversity , but also for its pretty villages, with an interesting heritage to admire. The local loop 463 entitled “Plans […]
Have you ever dreamed of dining among the vineyards on the Alsace Wine Route? That dream comes true with the “Dinner in the Heart of the Vineyard” offered by the Domaine Sohler Les Vigneronnes in Nothalten. Having experienced this dinner myself, I can tell you it’s a truly magical moment! So I just had to […]
In La Wantzenau, north of Strasbourg, MM Park is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the Second World War, and it’s even a must-visit stop for Americans and Britons retracing the footsteps of the conflict in Europe. Yet many Alsatians have never visited it. Housed in a former 7,000 m² printing house, […]
Here’s a pleasant cycling loop starting from Molsheim, local loop 312 “Bulles et Bugatti” of Alsace à Vélo. It allows you to discover little-known but very beautiful corners of Alsace. For those looking for tranquillity and areas a little off the beaten track, this is a great itinerary! My summary I liked I liked a […]
Perched on the heights of northern Alsace, right on the border with Moselle, Lichtenberg Castle is one of my favorite fortified castles in the region. Yet it’s far more under-the-radar than Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. Here, there are no simple ruins: restored pink sandstone, contemporary extensions in copper, wood and glass, and a visit that children enjoy […]
I love hikes that climb well when you know there is a great view waiting for you at the top as a reward! This is the case for this 9 km loop tour, about 4 hours of walking, to reach the Julius tower located at the top of the Climont, in the beautiful Bruche valley. […]
Blue houses nestled beneath a cliff of pink sandstone: that’s the surprising setting that awaited me in Graufthal, in the Vosges du Nord. I’d already admired them from the outside, without ever stepping through the door. Verdict: the Maisons des Rochers can be visited, and it’s really well worth the detour! You’ll discover troglodyte houses […]