Céline

Céline
Céline, a native Alsatian, is a gourmet with a passion for patisserie. She runs the blog L'Heure du Cream, where she shares her recipes and ideas for outings across the Rhine on Knack&Rucksack, her local tourism website for trips near and far.

Articles

Strasbourg’s Best Winstub – Our 5 favourite Alsatian restaurants
By Céline

In Alsace, it’s no secret that we’ve got a good fork! While some Alsatian restaurants should be avoided because they’re clearly geared to tourists, here’s a list of our top winstubs in Strasbourg: these are our go-to places for Alsatian food. Make sure you book in advance, as these establishments are often full all year […]

A walk in Strasbourg’s Parc de l’Orangerie
By Céline

It’s said that the Parc de l’Orangerie is Strasbourg’s favorite public park… Certainly the largest – it covers more than 26 hectares – the oldest and the most elegant. For many, it rhymes with a little digestive Sunday stroll, often with the family. It’s also famous for its free-roaming storks and its springtime spectacle of […]

Visit Strasbourg’s Petite France
By Céline

With its old half-timbered craftsmen’s houses, covered bridges, Vauban dam and locks, this is THE picturesque district of Strasbourg that’s a must-see on any visit! Discover it on foot, strolling along its narrow cobbled streets or gliding down the Ill on board a bateau-mouche. Let me take you on a stroll through the heart of […]

Visit Strasbourg’s Neustadt, the German imperial quarter
By Céline

Have you toured the Grande Île and Petite France areas south-west of Strasbourg? So let’s head for the north-east of the city: I’ll take you on a tour of the Neustadt district, also known as the German Quarter. Less popular than the Old Town, with its imposing monuments and wide avenues, it nevertheless represents an […]

Strasbourg Museums – Which one to visit?
By Céline

Strasbourg boasts some fifteen major museums. A good idea for an activity to do, and not just when it’s raining… Not sure what to visit first on a weekend in Strasbourg? Here’s our review of Strasbourg’s museums. Make your choice according to your interests or whether you’re traveling with or without children. Museums belonging to […]

What specialities to try at Strasbourg’s Christmas Market?
By Céline

To soak up the gastronomic flavors and discover the culinary traditions of Alsace, nothing beats a little stopover in Gloutonnie, better known as Christkindlsmärik! The Strasbourg Christmas Market is Alsace in a nutshell. The fumes of mulled wine, the smell of cinnamon and grilled meats tickle your nostrils… Above all, the Strasbourg Christmas Market is […]