Léa

As a journalist in real life, and a blogger for pleasure, Léa has always enjoyed tracking down little-known gourmet addresses, unusual activities, off-the-beaten-track hikes and places with history and soul... And Alsace is full of them!

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Spa of the Hostellerie des Châteaux in Ottrott
By Léa

After having tested great spas like the Cheneaudiere, the Dollenberg or Traube Tonbach, I thought it would be difficult to be surprised again. Wrong! I fell in love with the spa at the Hostellerie des Châteaux in Ottrott. My summary I liked I liked less A hotel in Ottrott I had a great day at […]

Visit to the Tomi Ungerer Museum in Strasbourg
By Léa

The 3 Brigands, The Giant of Zeralda, John of the Moon, The Mellops… You must know one of these children’s books written by Tomi Ungerer. The artist from Strasbourg, who passed away in February 2019, left a huge mark on the world of illustration in Alsace and in France. But also in the United States, […]

Visit of the Alsatian Museum of Strasbourg – A return to the past
By Léa

Along with the Tomi Ungerer Museum, Strasbourg’s Alsatian Museum is one of my favorite cultural visits and museums in Strasbourg. It retraces the daily life in the Alsatian countryside in the 18th and 19th centuries, through numerous objects. The museum, created in 1907, was installed on the Quai Saint-Nicolas, in a typical 17th century building. […]

Our favorite world cuisine restaurants in Strasbourg
By Léa

Looking for a world cuisine restaurant in Strasbourg? The whole world meets in Strasbourg, so you might as well find it in your plate when you are fed up with sauerkraut! After giving you our favorite French and Alsatian restaurants in Strasbourg as well as our favorite vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free restaurants, we’ve put together […]

Hike from Hohneck to the Frankenthal-Missheimle nature reserve
By Léa

Flower-filled meadows, shady forests, steep winding paths and magnificent panoramic views of the Vosges… That’s what this Hohneck hike is all about! This 11km loop hike, which passes through the Frankenthal-Missheimle nature reserve, will captivate you with the diversity of its landscapes… and its sporty side! My summary I liked I liked less Departure from […]

Rent an electric boat without a license in Mulhouse
By Léa

Hissez ho, moussaillons! From July to September, Alsace Plaisance is offering you the chance to take the controls of an electric boat without a license, and sail for 1 hour on the Rhone-Rhine canal in Mulhouse. The pier is located behind the Museum of Textile Printing, a short walk from the train station and the […]

Best ice cream parlors in Strasbourg: where to eat a good ice cream?
By Léa

The question of the best ice cream shop in Strasbourg comes up as soon as summer approaches! What are my favorite ice cream shops in Strasbourg, where I can taste quality ice cream and sorbets? Obviously, I haven’t tried out all the addresses in town, and this selection is subjective, but you’re unlikely to be […]

Soultzbach waterfall hike
By Léa

How about an easy 8km loop with a refreshing break at the Soultzbach waterfall and a beautiful panorama for the picnic? Direction Urmatt, in the Bruche valley, an area of Alsace much appreciated for its hikes, including the famous Donon or another waterfall, the Nideck. My summary I liked I liked a little less Ascent […]

Our 7 favorite designer and local craft stores in Strasbourg
By Léa

Bringing back souvenirs from Alsace or finding a gift: a real hassle for some, a pleasure for others… Personally, I prefer to buy things that are handmade and/or artisanal and local. Fortunately, Strasbourg has many art and craft stores that are completely compatible with small budgets! Here are my favorite addresses for designer stores and […]