Laurène

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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Sporty cycling circuit between forests and vineyards around Rouffach
By Laurène

Do you fancy a varied, sporty trail that takes you along the Alsace Wine Route, but also into the forest and up into the hills? I tested the local loop 348 “Between vine and forest, at the foot of the Petit Ballon”, and recommend it to you! My summary I liked I liked less We’re […]

Cycling tour between forest and vineyards around Guebwiller (25km)
By Laurène

Here’s a lovely cycling loop that lets you enjoy both the atmosphere of the Vosges forest and the Alsatian vineyards. The local loop 924 of Alsace à vélo, entitled “Le chemin des Celtes” offers a beautiful variety of landscapes in only 25km. There is a little bit of elevation gain (about 350m), which makes it […]

Sporty bike tour around Marlenheim (33km)
By Laurène

Attention, favorite! Here’s the Alsace cycling loop entitled “Le vignoble du Roi Dagobert” (King Dagobert’s vineyard). Funny name, isn’t it? In fact, it’s so named because King Dagobert had a palace and vineyards in this corner of Alsace, around Marlenheim, which is the northern gateway to the Alsace Wine Route. This area is also known […]

Cycling tour around Sélestat (47km)
By Laurène

I tested the local loop 620 d’Alsace à vélo, entitled Cités médiévales et art baroque. If I had to recommend a route for your first day exploring Alsace by bike, this is one I’d recommend. This itinerary of 47km and 260m of elevation gain allows you to discover Alsace in all its splendor and variety, […]

Bike tour around Kaysersberg (20km)
By Laurène

If you are looking for a bike ride on the Alsace Wine Route that is accessible to all, this itinerary should please you! This is the local loop BL320 “La décapole par vignes et coteaux”, a magnificent walk of around 20km, with only 150m of ascent. A real favorite! My summary I liked I liked […]

10 parks and gardens to discover in Alsace
By Laurène

There’s no shortage of parks and gardens in Alsace. Impossible to list them all, but here’s a selection of parks that the team particularly enjoys. We’ve selected parks and gardens all over Alsace in a wide variety of styles to suit all tastes. In any case, these are pleasant places where you can take a […]

7 ideas for an unusual night out in Alsace
By Laurène

Looking for an unusual place to spend the night in Alsace? If you’re tired of routine, look no further! We’ve put together a list of 7 original ideas for unusual accommodation in Alsace and nearby Lorraine to add a touch of adventure to your plans for an evening out with friends, family or loved ones! […]

Cycling tours along the Rhine – 7 ideas
By Laurène

Are you looking for ideas for easy, accessible bike rides in Alsace that are a little off the beaten track? See you along the Rhine! In this blog post, I’ll give you some ideas for day-long bike tours along the Rhine. Why pedal along the Rhine? Along the Rhine, there are flat routes with no […]

Visit to the Reindeer Farm in Stosswihr
By Laurène

The Reindeer Farm is an unusual animal park in Alsace that’s a must-see for children. I was a little late getting there (when you don’t have children, the opportunity is less likely!), but when I visited the reindeer farm I realized what made it such a popular family outing. This educational farm, located high above […]