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 […]
Picture an Alsatian village from the early 20th century, with its half-timbered houses, craftsmen at work, farm animals, and storks perched on the rooftops. This village really exists, and I never tire of going back: it’s the Ecomuseum of Alsace, in Ungersheim, between Mulhouse and Colmar, right next to the Petit Prince Park. It’s the […]
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. The essentials at a glance My Thoughts on the Colmar Toy Museum […]
Choco Story is Colmar’s chocolate museum. We took advantage of the Colmar Christmas market to visit one of the city’s most indulgent museums as a family. Its name leaves no room for doubt: it’s all about… chocolate! The essentials at a glance My Review of Choco Story Colmar I liked I liked less Choco Story […]
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 […]
If you could only visit one castle in Alsace, which one would it be? For me, it’s the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, one of the most impressive in the region. Perched on the heights of Orschwiller, near Sélestat, it overlooks the Alsace plain with a panorama stretching all the way to the Vosges and the Black […]
The Struthof is one of the most striking memorial sites in Alsace. 15 minutes from the Alsace-Moselle Memorial in Schirmeck, it occupies the site of the former Natzweiler concentration camp, the only concentration camp set up in France. It’s not the most cheerful visit on a weekend in Alsace… but I think it’s essential. On […]