Laurène

Laurène
Laurene is the founder of the My weekend in Alsace. She likes to explore Alsace, on foot, on her bike, on her horse or in her car to find good spots for her readers.

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Visit of a munster cheese factory – Ferme du Versant du Soleil
By Laurène

Do you know the Munster cheese? It is an Alsatian cheese with a strong taste. As its name indicates, it originates from the Valley of Munster. Even today, it can only be produced in certain parts of eastern France (mainly in the Vosges mountains). There are many farms in Alsace producing Munster cheese. The trick […]

Marché de Noël de Mulhouse – The Christmas fabric
By Laurène

The Christmas market of Mulhouse, called Etofféeries, is not the most famous one in Alsace but it deserves to be mentioned because it is a market I like a lot. It is smaller than the Christmas market in Colmar or the Christmas market in Strasbourg, but I must say that this is also why I […]

Alsace from the sky – 7 aerial activities to try out
By Laurène

Fancy a trip to Alsace? Baptism of the air or initiation to piloting, ULM paramotor, ultralight plane, helicopter or paraglider, the team made up of Vincent, Vivine and Laurène tested different aerial activities. What do they have in common? Offering superb panoramic views of Alsace! You’ll see, Alsace from the air is magnificent… Tandem paragliding […]

10 things to do in the Sundgau
By Laurène

The Sundgau is the region located in the south of Alsace, between Mulhouse and Basel (in Switzerland). The Sundgau is an agricultural region with lush green landscapes and rolling hills. I really like this part of Alsace, which is little known by tourists in general, but which nonetheless has a lot to offer in terms […]

Visiting Alsace with your family – 20 activities
By Laurène

What to do in Alsace with children It’s not always easy to find the right ideas for family travel. Here are some activities to help you get the most out of your family visit to Alsace. We’ve selected our favorite activities in a variety of styles: outdoor walks, cultural visits, more sporting or gourmet, paid […]

Which theme park to visit in Alsace?
By Laurène

Want to go to an amusement park in Alsace? Whether you’re visiting Alsace as a family, with friends or as a couple, you’ll find plenty to please you! Young and old alike will love Europa Park and Rulantica, but other smaller, family-friendly and accessible theme parks will also delight children… Europa Park and Rulantica – […]

Animal parks in Alsace
By Laurène

Want to visit a wildlife park in Alsace? We’re lucky enough to have a wide variety of beautiful animal parks in the region: from zoos to educational farms, farm animals to the more unusual, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There’s plenty to keep kids and parents alike happy. Yes, these parks generally have an educational […]

Navette des Crêtes – I tested the Route des Crêtes without a car!
By Laurène

What if we went for a walk in the Vosges Massif without a car? That’s what the Navette des Crêtes is all about, and it’s back every summer to delight Alsatians and tourists alike! The Navette des Crêtes is the ideal way to discover the Vosges peaks without having to worry about traffic or parking. […]

Grendelbruch – Hohbuhl and Piton du Falkenstein hike
By Laurène

Looking for a great hike in Grendelbruch? This is my favorite hike, the one I often walk or run whenever I get to my Mon escapade cottage. It’s simple, I love it! We’re in Alsace, but we’re enjoying the landscapes of the Massif des Vosges, with beautiful stretches of forest and stubble. One of the […]