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Alsace by bike – 3 days on a beer theme
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Water sports at the Parc des Eaux Vives in Huningue
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Hiking between Fouday and Belmont at Ban de la Roche
By Nicolas Wevelsiep

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 […]

Visit Freudenstadt – 7 ideas for things to do
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Visit to the Black Forest National Park
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

What to do in the Upper Black Forest? 5 ideas around Titisee
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Bike rides for all with La Kutch!
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Bacchus Tour’s – A festive day on foot or by bike around Marlenheim
By Laurène Philippot

The Bacchus Tour’s is a free event starting in Marlenheim, in the villages north of the Alsace Wine Route. The program includes marked bike, mountain bike and hiking trails, as well as plenty of entertainment along the way. I went along and loved it! Here’s my opinion and feedback. My summary I liked I liked […]

Car-free weekend in the Bruche Valley
By Laurène Philippot

Would you like to spend a car-free weekend discovering one of Alsace’s prettiest valleys? I’ll take you on a “Bruche to doux” stay in the Bruche Valley! My summary I liked I liked less What is Bruche to Doux? The concept Bruche to Doux is a package designed by theBruche Valley Tourist Office to enable […]