The Linge Memorial Museum is a commemorative site (classified as a historical monument since 1921) retracing the history of the battle of the Linge. The Linge Memorial (like theHartmannswillerkopf) is an excellent place to visit if you’re interested in remembrance tourism and want to learn more about the Great War in Alsace, while visiting an […]
Of course, we “know” Murbach Abbey, located in the Guebwiller Valley, because everyone has seen it countless times on their Instagram feed: it’s one of Alsace’s postcards. However, beyond the beautiful photos that we can take of the place, we do not know the history of this religious temple. Shall I tell you about it? […]
In La Wantzenau, north of Strasbourg, is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the Second World War. The MM Park is even an essential stop on the tour of the Americans or the British who come to Europe in the footsteps of the conflict. The Museum is however quite unknown to the […]
Château de Lichtenberg, located in the Bas-Rhin region of northern Alsace, on the border with Moselle, is one of Alsace’s most beautiful castles… yet it’s not so well known! While almost everyone visits the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, the Château de Lichtenberg is less well known. My summary I liked I liked a little less A […]
Have you ever heard of the Graufthal Rock Houses? I had already admired these troglodyte houses nestled at the foot of the pink sandstone cliffs from the outside one day but had not yet had the opportunity to visit them. Yes, these incredible blue houses can be visited and it is really worth it! Where […]
The Hohlandsbourg castle overlooks the village of Wintzenheim, next to Colmar, on the Route des Vins. It is one of the many castles to be found on this beautiful road through the Vosges mountains, and is an ideal place to visit with children in Alsace! My summary I liked I liked less A castle to […]
The Alsace-Moselle Memorial, located in Schirmeck in the Bruche Valley, is a museum that retraces the history of Alsace and Moselle from 1870 to the post-war period, with a particular focus on the Second World War (1939-1945). Put like that, it can seem boring but the museum is really well done and interesting. It is […]
Strasbourg shares the title of European capital with Brussels. You can visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg to learn more about European institutions. A good idea for a cultural activity, even if it’s raining in Strasbourg. Where is the European Parliament located? The European Parliament is located in both Brussels and Strasbourg. Parliamentary sessions are […]
Villa Meteor is the museum of the Meteor brewery, one of Alsace’s leading companies. It is indeed the oldest brewery in France still in activity and the only industrial brewery in Alsace still independent and family-owned! In other words, it holds a special place in the hearts of Alsatians! My summary I liked I liked […]