Taking a riverboat tour in Strasbourg is a unique and alternative way to explore the city. Did you know that Strasbourg has a Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to its historic city center? Surrounded by the Ill River (a tributary of the Rhine) and crisscrossed by numerous canals, Strasbourg is […]
Visiting Mulhouse is definitely worth it if you’re coming to Alsace. While Mulhouse is less touristy than Strasbourg and Colmar, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a visit. On the contrary! So, what is there to do in Mulhouse? In this blog post, I’ll share my suggestions for places to visit and things to do […]
Starting in late November, Alsace transforms into a true fairy tale where the magic of Advent is unlike anywhere else in the world. But with so many chalets and lights to take in, it’s hard to know where to start when exploring Alsace’s most beautiful Christmas markets! As a local, I’ve put together the ultimate […]
What is the best tarte flambée in Alsace? It’s hard to answer this thorny question, but the team has looked into the matter to give you its 30 favorite places to eat good flambé pies in Alsace. We have each given our good addresses in the whole region: these are the ones where we regularly […]
You come to visit Alsace and want to discover the Alsatian gastronomy? Here are some ideas of Alsatian cuisine specialities to try during your stay in Alsace. The list is not exhaustive, but I’ve tried to give you the main specialities (because no, there’s more than sauerkraut!) to whet your appetite… 1. Flammekueche (flamed pie) […]
What to do and what to visit in Alsace? I’ve put together a list of places to visit and things to experience when visiting Alsace. These are my favorite activities or sites, the ones I immediately think of when people ask me for my ideas for visiting Alsace. Follow the guide, and off you go! […]
If you could only visit one castle in Alsace, which one would it be? For me, it’s the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, one of the most impressive in the region. Perched on the heights of Orschwiller, near Sélestat, it overlooks the Alsace plain with a panorama stretching all the way to the Vosges and the Black […]
Are you looking for a gîte rental in Alsace? I know it’s not always easy to find your way around the plethora of holiday rentals on offer… So here are my top gîtes in Alsace! They’re all charming gîtes that I’ve tried out for a night and really enjoyed. Gîtes on the Alsace Wine Route […]
Are you looking for a nice bed and breakfast in Alsace? It is sometimes difficult to find the best deals in terms of accommodation as there are so many different guest houses. To help you, here is the list of my favorite B&Bs in Alsace. Guest houses on the Alsace Wine Route Maison d’Emilie – […]