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.

Articles

Visit Strasbourg’s Petite France: complete guide, history and secrets
By Céline Honoré

It’s impossible to visit Strasbourg without falling under the spell of Petite France. The jewel of the Grande Île, aUNESCO World Heritage site, this historic district seduces visitors with its romantic canals and half-timbered houses. I’ll take you on an exploration of its cobbled streets to discover its fascinating history and my best local addresses. […]

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

Have you explored the Grande Île and Petite France in the southwest of Strasbourg? Then let’s head to the northeast of the city: I’ll take you to discover the Neustadt neighborhood, also known as the German Quarter. Although less popular than the Old Town, with its imposing monuments and wide avenues, it nonetheless represents an […]

Strasbourg Museums – Which one to visit?
By Céline Honoré

Strasbourg is home to about fifteen major museums. It’s a great thing to do—and not just when it rains… Not sure which one to visit first during a weekend in Strasbourg? Here’s our take on the various museums in Strasbourg. Choose based on your interests or whether you’re traveling with or without children. The essentials […]

A short guide to Strasbourg’s Palais Rohan
By Céline Honoré

When you’re in Strasbourg, it’s part of the scenery, but you don’t really take the time to look at it or enter it. Probably wrongly so, with the exception of the first Sunday of the month when museums are free, during Heritage Days, or during a summer evening session when its facade is decked out […]

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

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… Discover Alsace’s specialities The Strasbourg Christmas Market […]