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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Col’Attitude – Cycling up a Vosges pass closed to traffic!
By Laurène

Would you like to cycle up a pass in the Vosges mountains without having to worry about cars? That’s what Col’Attitude is all about, a free event organized on 8 Vosges passes on 8 different dates between June and September (Sundays). Col’Attitude Concept The Col’Attitude concept is simple: allow everyone to enjoy the beauty of […]

The Belvedere of Mulhouse, a superb viewpoint
By Laurène

It is often ignored, but Mulhouse also has its Eiffel Tower! Well ok, this steel tower is a bit smaller (20m high against 300m) but it has the advantage of being already located on the heights of Mulhouse, at 333m of altitude… The belvedere of Mulhouse offers a superb view on the city and the […]

The Vosges on horseback with Cheval Alsace
By Laurène

You probably don’t know it (yet!) but I am a passionate horseback rider. In order to discover the Vosges on horseback, I decided to make a little infidelity to my horse by booking a half-day ride at Cheval Alsace, an equestrian tourism center located in Champ du Feu. Their location, at 1000m of altitude, is […]

Visit of the Kelsch weaving workshop in Sentheim
By Laurène

Do you know the Alsatian kelsch? I present you today the last workshop still making kelsch in Alsace: theAtelier de tissage Kelsch, located in Sentheim in the Hautes-Vosges of Alsace (south of the region). As a reminder, kelsch is a fabric made of woven linen and/or cotton threads. The threads are traditionally colored in white, […]

What to do in winter in Alsace 10 activity ideas
By Laurène

What to do in Alsace in winter I assure you, even if it’s not the best time to visit Alsace (with the obvious exception of the unmissable Alsatian Christmas markets), there are plenty of things to do! In winter, we tend to opt for nature activities to enjoy the snow in the Massif des Vosges […]

Visit the Vitra Campus – Design and architecture in the spotlight
By Laurène

Do you know Vitra? It is a Swiss company manufacturing design furniture. A real reference for design lovers! Good news, Vitra is located in Weil-am-Rhein, Germany, right on the border with France and Switzerland. It is thus very easy during a stay in Alsace to go there. The factory itself cannot be visited (it’s a […]

Spa de la Colline at the Bollenberg Hotel
By Laurène

As you know, I like spas in Alsace! And that’s good, we have a great wellness offer in Alsace: there are spas of various styles and for all budgets. I went to test the Spa de la Colline, which is the spa of theHotel Bollenberg in Westhalten. Westhalten is located near Rouffach (between Colmar and […]

Ebersmunster Abbey: Baroque splendor in Alsace
By Laurène

Did you know that there is probably one of the most beautiful churches in eastern France in the middle of the Alsace plain in the Bas-Rhin? I advise you to go to theabbey of Ebersmunster, an incredible baroque church which is simply superb! In my opinion, it is one of the places not to be […]

5 distilleries to visit in Alsace
By Laurène

Would you like to visit a distillery in Alsace? There’s plenty to choose from, as eaux de vie are a tradition in Alsace. Here’s a selection of distillery tours we’ve tested and approved 🙂 Meyer Distillery Museum – Distiller’s House in Châtenois The Distiller’s House is a small private museum dedicated to Alsatian fruit brandies […]