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Recipe for mannele, the brioche men of St Nicholas’ Day
By Marine Gehin

Recipe for mannala (or manala or mannele), little brioche men traditionally eaten in Alsace on Saint Nicholas Day. Enjoy your meal!

Visit of the Rodolphe Tile, former potash mine of Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

Visiting an old mine, a boring activity? This is one of the most memorable visits I’ve made. Carreau Rodolphe, located in Pulversheim, is one of the mines in the potash basin north of Mulhouse. My summary I liked I liked less What is Alsace potash? You’ve probably already heard of them, or seen a poster […]

Recipe for decorated Alsatian gingerbread
By Marine Gehin

Alsace Christmas recipe: decorated gingerbread. All Marine’s tips for beautiful, soft cookies!

Day Spa Chez Julien – My review of this spa in Alsace!
By Laurène Philippot

The Spa Chez Julien is one of the most famous spas inAlsace. If you ask someone which is the best spa in Alsace, they’ll usually say Chez Julien or La Cheneaudière. Having tried both, I have to say that La Cheneaudière remains at the top of my personal ranking, but I really like Chez Julien […]

Recipe for Kougelhopf (kouglof), a traditional Alsatian brioche
By Marine Gehin

Real Alsatian recipe for kouglof (kougelhop) by Marine, Alsatian blogger! No, kouglof isn’t dry when it’s done right! It’s up to you to try…

The castle of Haut-Barr and the Devil’s bridge
By Laurène Philippot

The castle of Haut-Barr is located in Saverne, in the north of Alsace. I recommend a visit, both for the castle itself and for its location and panoramic view! Visit to Château du Haut-Barr I’m not usually a fan of castles, even less of the ruined ones, but this one is well worth a visit: […]

Obernai Christmas Market – Visit and good addresses
By Laurène Philippot

The Obernai Christmas market is one of my favorites in Alsace. In this article, I’ll share my tips for visiting, my favorite spots, and all the practical information you need to enjoy it to the fullest in 2026! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Obernai Christmas Market I liked I liked less […]

Visit to the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder
By Laurène Philippot

The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! My summary I liked I liked less Why Wingen-sur-Moder? The museum is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace, in the village where […]

A Saturday morning at the Saint-Joseph market in Colmar
By Laurène Philippot

The Saint-Joseph Market is held every Saturday in Colmar, on Place Saint-Joseph. If you’re looking for a local experience in Colmar, I highly recommend it! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Saint-Joseph Market I liked I liked less The Saint-Joseph Market: A True Neighborhood Experience The Saint-Joseph neighborhood isn’t usually a place […]