Want to visit a wildlife park in Alsace? We’re fortunate to have a wide variety of parks in the region: zoos or educational farms, farm animals or the more unusual, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There’s plenty for the whole family to do! To guide you, here are ourideas for visits and our opinions on […]
Let me introduce you to the 6717 Nature Hôtel Spa in Ottrott, a very well renovated establishment, directly in the selection of beautiful Alsatian spa hotels for its value for money. After enjoying a glass of the atypical Alsatian red wine “Le rouge d’Ottrott” (in moderation), take time out for a wellness break at the […]
What if we went for a walk in the Vosges Massif without a car? That’s what the Navette des Crêtes is all about, and it’s back every summer to delight Alsatians and tourists alike! The Navette des Crêtes is the ideal way to discover the Vosges peaks without having to worry about traffic or parking. […]
Looking for a great hike in Grendelbruch? This is my favorite hike, the one I often walk or run whenever I get to my Mon escapade cottage. It’s simple, I love it! We’re in Alsace, but we’re enjoying the landscapes of the Massif des Vosges, with beautiful stretches of forest and stubble. One of the […]
Looking for a fun day out with the kids? The Au Pays des Bûcherons trail in Grendelbruch is just what you need! Just a stone’s throw from my gîte mon Escapade, I enjoyed discovering this pretty little family trail. And if you’re looking for more of a hike, don’t hesitate to check out this hike […]
Watch out, good plan! The Bruche Valley Tourist Office offers a number of different themed day trips. I tried out the Vell’Ness day, which combines cycling and wellness. A pretty ideal program, don’t you think? The Vel’Ness day is available at several of the valley’s spas: Chez Julien, La Cheneaudière and the Velleda wellness center. […]
Are you looking for a beautiful hike in the Vosges with magnificent panoramic views? I’ve got just the thing for you with this loop hike in the Bruche Valley, which is undoubtedly one of my favorite hikes in Alsace! This fairly strenuous hike (16km and approx. 800 metres ascent) starts in Lutzelhouse and takes you […]
After the Canal de la Sarre, here’s an article dedicated to the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, which we know well in Alsace. It’s one of the classic places for bike rides from Strasbourg, for example! It links Vitry-le-François en Marne to Strasbourg, but I’m going to concentrate here on the Alsace and Moselle […]
How about discovering the Sundgau by bike? I’d already been to the area a few times, once on a mountain bike (the Sundgau has the largest mountain bike area in Alsace) and the other time for a several-day tour of southern Alsace. This time, I’m proposing a beautiful loop bike ride that will give you […]