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.

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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. Strasbourg Museums Map […]

A short guide to Strasbourg’s Palais Rohan
By Céline

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

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 […]