Laurène

Laurène is the blog's creator. Originally from Brittany but now living in Alsace, she has fallen in love with her adopted region and loves exploring its every nook and cranny to unearth great ideas to share with you!

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Visit to the Black Forest National Park
By Laurène

We’re lucky enough to have a National Park close to Alsace, on the doorstep of our German neighbors: the Black Forest National Park allows you to hike in magnificent wilderness. Can I give you a lift? What is the Black Forest National Park? Created in 2014, the Black Forest National Park(Nationalpark Schwarzwald) is located in […]

What to do in the Upper Black Forest? 5 ideas around Titisee
By Laurène

Looking for nature, lakes, pretty villages and a change of scenery? The Upper Black Forest, in the south of Baden-Württemberg in Germany, is the highest part of the massif: it’s home to the Feldberg, its highest peak (1,493m). From Alsace, it’s very close, and easy to get to for a day, a weekend… and more […]

Bike rides for all with La Kutch!
By Laurène

Offering the pleasure of a bike ride in Alsace to everyone, including wheelchair users, people with disabilities, people with reduced mobility or the elderly, that’s what Steve and Baptiste from La Kutch are all about! I’ll take you on a tour of this wonderfully inclusive concept. Short video presentation See this post on Instagram A […]

Bacchus Tour’s – A festive day on foot or by bike around Marlenheim
By Laurène

The Bacchus Tour’s is a free event starting in Marlenheim, in the villages north of the Alsace Wine Route. The program includes marked bike, mountain bike and hiking trails, as well as plenty of entertainment along the way. I went along and loved it! Here’s my opinion and feedback. My summary I liked I liked […]

Car-free weekend in the Bruche Valley
By Laurène

Would you like to spend a car-free weekend discovering one of Alsace’s prettiest valleys? I’ll take you on a “Bruche to doux” stay in the Bruche Valley! My summary I liked I liked less What is Bruche to Doux? The concept Bruche to Doux is a package designed by theBruche Valley Tourist Office to enable […]

On foot or by bike along the Climontaine ecotourism trail
By Laurène

Looking for an idea for a family walk or bike ride in the Bruche Valley? The Climontaine ecotourism trail is a 7km one-way route linking Saint-Blaise-la-Roche to the Etang de Steige. My summary I liked I liked less A lovely route for the whole family to discover on foot or by bike A pleasant route […]

Visit the Vitra Campus – Temple of design and architecture
By Laurène

Do you know Vitra? Vitra is a Swiss manufacturer of designer furniture, and a true benchmark for design enthusiasts! The good news is that it’s possible to visit the Vitra Campus, which is full of wonders to discover. Follow the guide, I’ll take you… My summary I liked I liked less Where is the Vitra […]

Where to eat Strasbourg’s best flammekueche?
By Laurène

You’ll sometimes hear that to eat good flammekueche, you have to get out of Strasbourg… but that’s not quite true, there are a few good places to eat excellent tartes flambées in Strasbourg, as long as you know what they are! Here’s our selection, so you can escape the tourist traps and enjoy some really […]

What to do in Colmar when it rains? My 7 ideas
By Laurène

Even when it’s raining, there’s plenty to do in Colmar. If you’re just passing through and the weather’s not cooperating, don’t panic: there’s plenty to do under cover. Here are my ideas for discovering Colmar in the rain. 1. Visit Colmar’s museums Is it raining? Don’t worry, you can explore the city’s museums. The best […]