Céline Honoré

Céline Honoré
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.

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Where to eat Colmar’s best tartes flambées? My selection
By Céline Honoré

Let’s face it, finding an excellent tarte flambée in Colmar is no easy task! In the heart of the Haut-Rhin tourist region, there are very few restaurants that follow the traditional specifications to the letter. So where can you find the best tartes flambées in Colmar? If I haven’t yet unearthed the absolute gem (wood-fired […]

Strasbourg’s 5 best bakeries (our favorites)
By Céline Honoré

Démarrer la journée du bon pied avant d’attaquer la visite de Strasbourg, ça commence par un bon petit-déjeuner (avec vue sur la Petite France c’est encore mieux), du bon pain frais ou de bonnes viennoiseries bien beurrées et bien croustillantes. Vous êtes plutôt spécialités alsaciennes traditionnelles (kouglof, streusel, ropfkueche, roulé ou croix à la cannelle) […]

Strasbourg’s 10 most beautiful terraces (our favorites)
By Céline Honoré

We may not have the sea in Strasbourg, but we do have the Grande Île / Ill and we know how to exploit its potential. The result? Surrounded by water, Strasbourg boasts a host of houseboats, third-party venues, floating and ephemeral bars, and lovely terraces on the quaysides to enjoy the summer and keep cool […]

Strasbourg’s 10 best pastry shops (our favourites!)
By Céline Honoré

Looking for a delicious pastry in Alsace’s capital? We’ve selected the best pastry shops in Strasbourg… Or at least our favorites! Here you’ll find our (subjective, obviously) selection of gourmet addresses, all tried and tested (yes, that’s what we’re all about!). Map of our gourmet addresses 1. Erithaj Chocolat in the city center I liked […]

5 places for nature walks around Strasbourg
By Céline Honoré

Fancy a stroll around Strasbourg? It’s so easy! We’re lucky to have nature right on our doorstep, with beautiful natural areas to enjoy a walk, discover the flora and fauna, have a picnic…In this blog post, we give you our favorite walking spots near the Alsatian capital! Map of green spaces near Strasbourg Here’s a […]

Our 10 favorite parks and gardens in Strasbourg
By Céline Honoré

Strasbourg has no shortage of parks and gardens where you can take a stroll, sunbathe on the grass, or even have a picnic and wear your kids out! If, on the other hand, you still have some energy left and want to stretch your legs, observe the flora and fauna, or cool off when the […]

Strasbourg’s 5 best chocolatiers (our favourites!)
By Céline Honoré

Chocolate bars, pralines, confections, and gourmet treats, along with original creations for Easter and Christmas—here are a few recommendations for excellent artisan chocolatiers where you can find a little happiness in every bar. In our opinion, these are the best chocolatiers in Strasbourg! Whether you’re looking for a gift or simply want to treat yourself, […]

Where to eat Alsatian in Strasbourg? My 6 favorite winstubs
By Céline Honoré

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. In Strasbourg, there’s a fine line between a real winstub and a tourist trap, […]

Visit Strasbourg’s Parc de l’Orangerie: my complete guide
By Céline Honoré

If there’s one place where everyone agrees, it’s the Parc de l’Orangerie. More than just a 26-hectare green space, it’s the sacred Sunday rendezvous of the people of Strasbourg, the kingdom of storks and the scene of a magical spring bloom between magnolias and Japanese cherry trees. But make no mistake: far from resting on […]