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Where to eat in Colmar? My 9 favorite restaurants
By Laurène Philippot

Are you looking for a good restaurant in Colmar? Here’s my selection of great spots! I don’t know if these are the best restaurants in Colmar, but they’re definitely the ones I’d recommend to friends asking for advice. These places have been my go-to favorites for years—the ones I return to without hesitation. I’ve generally […]

2 tearooms and cafés to discover in Sélestat
By Laurène Philippot

I’m a fan of cosy tearooms, so I’ve become an expert at finding good addresses. Here’s my selection of the best cafés and tearooms in Sélestat. 1. Galerie Café La Ligne Bleue I liked I liked less Another amazing place! Galerie La Ligne Bleue is both a contemporary art gallery and a café, all located […]

Ried d’Alsace – My 11 ideas for things to do
By Laurène Philippot

Have you heard of the Ried d’Alsace? It’s a natural region located in the Alsace Plain, east of Sélestat. It’s often not very well known. However, there is not only the Wine Route to visit in Alsace! Let me tell you more and give you some ideas of what to do in the area…To get […]

5 swimming spots near Strasbourg
By Laurène Philippot

Summer in Alsace usually means sweltering heat… And since there’s no ocean (that’s really the region’s only flaw… What do you mean, I’m not being objective? 😉 ), you have to find another way to cool off. Sure, there are swimming pools, but it’s not the same as swimming in a natural setting. Luckily, Alsace […]

The best bars in Mulhouse
By Laurène Philippot

Today, I invited my blogger friend Philippe Trzebiatowski, from the excellent travel blog Vatebalader, to talk to me about a subject he knows well: bars in Mulhouse! Philippe is from Mulhouse and likes to go out (a lot), so he was the perfect person to write this article! I let him speak… As I often […]

What to do with a child in Mulhouse 5 kid-friendly addresses
By Laurène Philippot

Because of its industrial past, Mulhouse is often shunned. Not beautiful enough, too grey, not enough this and too much that. Yet it’s a pleasant city, with a good streetcar network and a number of museums that can appeal to the whole family. Here are my top 5 family-friendly addresses, all of which have been […]

8 unusual places and walks in Mulhouse
By Laurène Philippot

Would you like to visit Mulhouse? In addition to the must-sees, here are a few ideas for unusual places and activities in Mulhouse. Mulhouse is a dynamic city with no shortage of original things to do, as you can see in this article! 1. The Quai des Pêcheurs: street art has its place of expression! […]

Christmas in Alsace, the Land of Lights
By Laurène Philippot

During the Christmas period, Alsace is divided into 7 “countries”, a division aiming at grouping the territories according to their Christmas traditions. The Land of Lights is located around Saverne, west of Strasbourg and north of Alsace. It includes the towns of Bouxwiller, Wasselonne, Marmoutier, la Petite Pierre and Hengwiller. Here is an article that […]

Organic and vegetarian restaurants in Colmar
By Laurène Philippot

Organic restaurants in Colmar are not numerous. There are only three of them, but they are all good addresses! Note that these three restaurants are also suitable for vegetarians, who will find delicious vegan dishes. L’Arpège, an institution in Colmar L’Arpège is a well known organic restaurant in Colmar: it is a real institution! It […]