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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Cycling between the Villé Valley and the Alsace Wine Route (32km)
By Laurène Philippot

How about biking in the Villé Valley? Here (again!) is a great bike tour: local loop 846 “Vallée des eaux de vie et des liqueurs”, which combines discovery of the Val de Villé with a trip along the Alsace Wine Route. A magnificent combination! The essentials at a glance My Review of the Villé Valley […]

Sporty cycling circuit between forests and vineyards around Rouffach
By Laurène Philippot

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! The essentials at a glance My Review of […]

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

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 Philippot

Watch out— this is a real favorite! Here’s the Alsace bike loop called “King Dagobert’s Vineyard.” It’s a funny name, isn’t it? Actually, it’s called that because King Dagobert owned a palace and vineyards in this part of Alsace, centered around Marlenheim, which is none other than the northern gateway to the Alsace Wine Route. […]

Cycling tour around Sélestat (47km)
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the 620 local loop in Alsace by bike, titled “Medieval Towns and Remarkable Churches.” If I had to suggest a route for a first day of exploring Alsace by bike, this is one of the ones I’d recommend. This 47-km route , with 260 meters of elevation gain, truly lets you discover Alsace […]

Bike tour around Kaysersberg (20km)
By Laurène Philippot

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! The essentials at a glance My […]

10 parks and gardens to discover in Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

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 Philippot

Looking for a unique place to spend the night in Alsace? If you’re tired of the same old routine, look no further! We’ve put together a list of 7 unique accommodation ideas in Alsace and nearby Lorraine to add some excitement and a touch of adventure to your plans for a romantic evening, a night […]

Cycling tours along the Rhine – 7 ideas
By Laurène Philippot

Are you looking for ideas for bike rides in Alsace that are easy and accessible, yet still take you off the beaten path? Then head to the Rhine! In this blog post, I’ll share some ideas for loop bike routes that are perfect for beautiful day trips along the Rhine. Why pedal along the Rhine? […]