There’s one image of Basel that’s always stuck in my mind: seeing Basel locals sitting in their swimsuits, drinks in hand, deep in conversation… in a fountain downtown. Or watching them float down the Rhine, a funny fish-shaped bag tucked against them. No, you’re not dreaming: in Basel, swimming is part of everyday summer life, […]
A visit to Breisach am Rhein (Vieux-Brisach) makes for a lovely cross-border getaway, best combined with a visit to its French neighbor, Neuf-Brisach. Separated by the Rhine, these two towns complement each other: one is a historic town perched on a hill, the other a flat citadel fortified by Vauban. Follow the guide to discover […]
If you’re looking for a unique activity to do in northern Alsace, I’ve found a surprising place that will really get your brain working! Head to the charming town of Wissembourg to discover the Maison d’Illusion, a small private museum that opened its doors in 2025. The essentials at a glance Video Preview of the […]
If you’re looking for an idea for a rejuvenating walk in Alsace, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I’ve got just the place for you. Nestled in the south of the region, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, the Petite Camargue Alsacienne is a nugget of biodiversity. Spanning 904 hectares, this national nature […]
If you’re looking for a bucolic break from the hustle and bustle, head for the far north of Alsace. Here, in the heart of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, lies the pretty Steinbach Valley. Today, I’d like to take you on a tour linking the villages of Niedersteinbach and Obersteinbach. With its pink […]
If you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, kid-friendly walk in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, I’ve got a suggestion for you. Starting from the village of Climbach, the Climbronn circuit offers an interesting combination of mystical ruins, impressive remnants of the Maginot Line and spectacular views from the Chemin des Cimes. Follow me on […]
Every year at Christmas time, treasure hunts transform Alsace’s towns and villages into mini adventure playgrounds. It’s a fun and original way to discover Alsace. This year, we tested the concept in Huningue, in a refreshingly contemporary setting on the banks of the Rhine. The essentials at a glance My Thoughts on the Huningue Treasure […]
Kutzenhausen is a small village nestled in the Outre-Forêt region of Alsace Verte, in northern Alsace. It’s a little-known village, yet it offers a wonderful immersion in rural Alsace, with a well-preserved heritage and a true local identity. Here’s why it’s well worth a visit. My summary I liked I liked less A little history […]
Big, small, red, multicolored, black, yellow… At the Jardin des Papillons in Hunawihr, you can discover almost 200 species of butterfly from Asia, Africa and America. You can wander freely among these magnificent insects, thanks to a 1,000 m2 greenhouse fitted out with small ponds and pollinating and tropical plants. My summary I liked I […]