Laurène Philippot

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 Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder
By Laurène Philippot

The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! My summary I liked I liked less Why Wingen-sur-Moder? The museum is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace, in the village where […]

A Saturday morning at the Saint-Joseph market in Colmar
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Pastry classes with Thierry Mulhaupt
By Laurène Philippot

Thierry Mulhaupt is one of Alsace’s great names in patisserie, best known for his tartes folles, tarts with original flavors. The good news is that you can take part in baking classes with him in person! My summary I liked I liked less Pastry classes in Strasbourg or Colmar I’d already mentioned the Mulhaupt patisserie […]

Basel Christmas Market – One of the most beautiful in Switzerland!
By Laurène Philippot

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. My summary I liked […]

Medieval Christmas Market of Ribeauvillé – Visit and good addresses
By Laurène Philippot

The Ribeauvillé Christmas market is an original Christmas market with a 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. It is a unique market in Alsace! My summary I liked I liked less What are […]

Blue Christmas, the Christmas market of Guebwiller
By Laurène Philippot

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. My […]

Colmar Christmas Market 2026: My Tips and Favorite Spots as a Local
By Laurène Philippot

The Colmar Christmas market is my absolute favorite in Alsace! Voted “Best Christmas Market in Europe,” it completely dazzled me from my very first visit, and the magic still works just as well every year. When the city lights up, the atmosphere becomes simply enchanting. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share my experiences, my insider […]

Shopping idea in Alsace – Les cocottes Staub in Turckheim
By Laurène Philippot

My summary I liked I liked less Introducing Staub Staub is a company created in 1974 in Turckheim by Francis Staub, an Alsatian originally from Colmar. It is famous for its enamelled cast iron casseroles, which are used in many French and foreign kitchens. Staub was acquired in 2008 by the German Zwilling group, but […]

Shopping idea in Alsace – Christine Ferber’s jams
By Laurène Philippot

Christine Ferber’s jams are world-renowned, but did you know that you can buy them at the source, in the family-run grocery store of the relais des Trois Epis – Maison Ferber? I’ll take you there! My summary I liked I liked less The queen of jams Christine Ferber is the“jam fairy“: this is the nickname […]