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La Passerelle des Trois Pays in Huningue: between France, Germany and Switzerland
By Laurène Philippot

Crossing the Rhine on foot and finding yourself in Germany in minutes, with Switzerland in sight: that’s the charm of the Three Countries Footbridge. At 248 meters long, it connects Huningue to Weil am Rhein and is the longest single-span footbridge reserved for pedestrians and cyclists in the world. But is it worth the detour? […]

Swimming at the lake of Kruth – Wildenstein, in the Vosges
By Laurène Philippot

Summers are often hot in Alsace, so we often want to have a good swim. You can go into a swimming pool, but that’s not very original. Bathing in a lake in Alsace is much more fun, so let’s head for Lake Kurth-Wildenstein. My summary I liked I liked less Beach atmosphere The lake of […]

Boat trip in Colmar – Notice on the boat in the Little Venice
By Laurène Philippot

Going boating in Colmar, Alsace—that sounds a little far-fetched, doesn’t it? Actually, you can take boat rides in Colmar on the Lauch, the name of the river that runs through the city: a great way to see Colmar from a different perspective, from the water! It’s certainly a tourist activity, but one I highly recommend. […]

Easter in Alsace – Lamala recipe (with or without gluten)
By Laurène Philippot

Recipe and tips for making lamala (also called lamele or lammele), Easter lamb in sponge cake traditionally cooked at Easter in Alsace.