Here is an unusual place that I am happy to have discovered near La Petite Pierre: the Zen temple Ryumon Ji of Weiterswiller, which means “temple of the dragon door of the old mountain”. It is a Buddhist monastery where a community of monks and nuns lead a monastic life according to the rules of […]
Here’s a cycling loop in Alsace off the beaten track, allowing you to discover the Pays de la Zorn, northwest of Strasbourg and southwest of Haguenau. I suggest the local loop 227 of Alsace by bike, called “Bières et houblonnières”: a rather tempting program, isn’t it? The course is 25km long and has a 200m […]
In Alsace, we like to cross borders to visit our neighbors! Here’s a cycling loop in the south of Alsace, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, passing through 3 countries: France, Germany and Switzerland. This is the BL 979 – Petite Boucle des 3 Pays de l’Alsace à vélo. It’s about 40km long and easy: flat […]
Are you looking for an unusual spa in Alsace? Taaka Beer Spa, a beer spa located in the center of Strasbourg, is what you need! I tested this unique place with a friend and give you my opinion on this unique experience among Alsatian spas, which can also be a good idea for an activity […]
You want to spend 3 days in Alsace? Great idea! A 3-day long weekend is of course not enough to discover all the wonders the region has to offer, but it will be a good start to give you an overview and visit the must-sees. You’ll have to come back for the rest! I propose […]
The Alsace-Moselle Memorial, located in Schirmeck in the Bruche Valley, is a museum that retraces the history of Alsace and Moselle from 1870 to the post-war period, with a particular focus on the Second World War (1939-1945). Put like that, it can seem boring but the museum is really well done and interesting. It is […]
Strasbourg shares the title of European capital with Brussels. The good news is that you can visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg and learn more about the European institutions. It’s a great way to broaden your horizons, even if it’s raining in Strasbourg. The Essentials at a Glance My Thoughts on the Tour of the […]
The 3 Rocks circuit is one of La Petite Pierre’s classic hikes, not to say an absolute must! This Alsatian hike takes in the sandstone rocks typical of the Northern Vosges, including the Rocher du Corbeau, the Rocher des Païens and the Rocher Blanc. My summary I liked I liked less Map and GPX trail […]
Alsatian traditions make my heart beat, except for one… beer! Fortunately for me (and my pint of diabolo!), for some time now, great cocktail bars have emerged in our beautiful European capital, Strasbourg. A little tour of the best cocktail bars in Strasbourg with my friends Léa and Laurène! The essentials at a glance The […]