Alsace is home toancient silver mines. These are located in the valley of Sainte-Marie aux Mines, nicknamed the “Val d’Argent”. Silver is no longer found in these mines, which were first exploited in the 16th century, but it is possible to discover the old galleries dug in the mines by visiting the Tellurium Park or […]
A visit to Mulhouse often begins with a visit to one of its museums. The city hosts many of them on various themes. The industrial history of the city is highlighted, but the fine arts and science also have their place. There is something for everyone! Must-sees Are you running out of time? In my […]
L’écomusée d’Alsace is a museum entirely dedicated to Alsatian culture, located in Ungersheim, 18km north of Mulhouse and 26km south of Colmar (right next to the Parc du petit Prince). It’s France’s largest living open-air museum, laid out like an early 20th-century Alsatian village. It is a visit that will please both adults and children, […]
Visit the Colmar Toy Museum with the family—that’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while now. It’s definitely one of the must-see family attractions in Alsace. The museum is located in the center of Colmar, on a street typical of the city. My summary I liked I liked less What can you see at […]
Choco Story is the chocolate museum of Colmar. We took advantage of the Christmas market in Colmar with our family to visit one of the most gourmet museums in the city. Its name leaves no room for doubt: it’s dedicated to… chocolate! What is Choco Story in Colmar? Choco Story is a “chain” of museums […]
Visit Alsace without a car, it’s possible! We don’t always realize it, but many visits and activities are accessible by public transport. Here are a few ideas, all tested and approved… although this list is not exhaustive, of course. Train tickets in Alsace If you take the train in Alsace, you should know that there […]
Visiting the Mont Sainte-Odile is one of the must-dos of a visit to Alsace. Located on the heights of Obernai and Rosheim, it must be said that the place is impressive. There’s a beautiful abbey here, with a superb view of the Alsace Plain and Black Forest on one side, and the Vosges mountains on […]
Strasbourg Notre Dame Cathedral is the oldest Gothic cathedral in the world and one of the must-sees when visiting Strasbourg. It is the second most visited cathedral in France, just after Notre Dame de Paris! It is easily recognizable by its pink sandstone façade and its unique tower. It is really beautiful and imposing! Follow […]
We are lucky to have many castles to visit in Alsace, but if you have to visit only one, it must be without fail the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle! It is the most impressive one. In this blog post, I present the château and give my opinion and advice on how to visit it. My summary I […]