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The Sélestat Christmas market isn’t your typical Christmas market. There are certainly little Christmas villages with chalets, but that’s not the town’s main attraction during the holiday season. In fact, people come to Sélestat for the activities centered around the Christmas tree—a great way to add some variety to the Christmas experience in Alsace in […]
Both fun and unusual, barefoot trails are a great family activity in Alsace. Here are the barefoot trails we tested in Alsace. Walk on the Barefoot Trail of Lac Blanc The Lac Blanc Barefoot Trail is located within the Lac Blanc Adventure Park. The Lac Blanc is a ski resort near Colmar. In the summer, […]
Next to the Rhine and the German border, just east of Colmar, stands Neuf-Brisach, a star of pink sandstone unique in the world. Designed by Vauban for Louis XIV, this ideal city was built in a record 4 years! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s much more than just a fortress: it’s a […]
Hunspach is a charming village in northern Alsace that was voted Favorite of the French in 2020. Off the beaten track, Hunspach is a village I recommend you visit! My opinion in brief I liked I liked less A brief history of Hunspach Hunspach is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1298. […]
Visiting an old mine, a boring activity? Think again: this visit is one of the most memorable I’ve done in Alsace. The Carreau Rodolphe, in Pulversheim, is one of the mines in the potash basin, north of Mulhouse and its surroundings. You don’t go underground, but you do go into the buildings, look at the […]
The Spa Chez Julien is one of the most famous spas inAlsace. If you ask someone which is the best spa in Alsace, they’ll usually say Chez Julien or La Cheneaudière. Having tried both, I have to say that La Cheneaudière remains at the top of my personal ranking, but I really like Chez Julien […]
I’m not usually a fan of ruined castles, and yet this one blew me away. Perched at an altitude of about 470 meters on huge sandstone rocks above Saverne, Haut-Barr Castle offers a view of the Alsace plain, the Vosges, and, on a clear day, as far as the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral. Add an […]
The Obernai Christmas market is one of my favorites in Alsace. In this article, I’ll share my tips for visiting, my favorite spots, and all the practical information you need to enjoy it to the fullest in 2026! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Obernai Christmas Market I liked I liked less […]
The Musée Lalique traces the history of the factory and lets visitors discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! Please note: the museum is currently closed following a burglary that occurred in July. Its reopening is announced for November 28, 2026. I […]