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What if you came to sleep at home? I have two rooms to rent in my house, in Quatzenheim (small traditional Alsatian village located 15 minutes from Strasbourg). We look forward to welcoming you! Our house dates back to 1800. This is a traditional Alsatian half-timbered house, which has the particularity of having… Blue shutters, […]
The castle of Haut-Barr is located in Saverne, in the north of Alsace. I had the opportunity to discover it during a hike around Saverne, during which we stopped to visit it. It is also possible to go up there by car or by bike, as I was able to do during this beautiful sporty […]
The Christmas market in Obernai is one of my favorites in Alsace. I already told you about it, Obernai is a nice little town in the Bas-Rhin that is pleasant to visit all year long. With its belfry, its beautiful buildings and its beautiful half-timbered facades, the streets of the city of Obernai have an […]
The famous Lalique crystal factory is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace. The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. This museum, opened in 2011, is spacious and modern. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! The […]
The Saint-Joseph market is held every Saturday in Colmar, on the Saint-Joseph square. If you’re looking for a local experience in Colmar, I recommend it! The St. Joseph neighborhood is not usually a neighborhood visited by tourists. It is not really special but it is nevertheless pleasant: it has this “village” side which makes it […]
Thierry Mulhaupt is one of the great Alsatian names in pastry, known for his crazy pies, pies with original flavors. I already mentioned it in my list of the best pastry shops in Colmar, but Mulhaupt is also in Strasbourg. One of the production workshops is located near Strasbourg, in Mundolsheim, which also hosts pastry […]
The city of Basel (Basel) is located in Switzerland, on the border with Alsace, only 35km from Mulhouse. Spending a weekend in Alsace to visit the Christmas markets can also be the opportunity to go to our Swiss neighbors to discover the Rhine city and visit the Christmas market in Basel. One of the most […]
The Christmas market of Ribeauvillé is an original Christmas market because it is on the medieval theme. And attention, Ribeauvillé really does things well: we are really immersed in the medieval atmosphere throughout the market and many animations are proposed to the visitors. In addition, the city is beautifully decorated. It is a unique market […]
The Christmas market of Guebwiller is called “Noël Bleu“. Why this name? First of all, for the blue line of the Vosges, at the foot of which the city is located. Then, for the “Bleu de Deck”, a turquoise blue created by the 19th century ceramist Theodore Deck, who was a native of Guebwiller. The […]