Museum and monuments
Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil-Armand) – Franco-German Historial and battlefield
By Vincent

To the south of the Route des Crêtes, on a spur at an altitude of more than 900m, stands the Vieil-Armand (or Hartmannswillerkopf, often abbreviated to HWK). A bit of history… This mountain with multiple names (linked to the change of nationalities and therefore of languages) was the scene during the First World War (especially […]

The castle of Haut-Barr and the Devil’s bridge
By Laurène

The castle of Haut-Barr is located in Saverne, in the north of Alsace. I had the opportunity to discover it during a hike around Saverne, during which we stopped to visit it. It is also possible to go up there by car or by bike, as I was able to do during this beautiful sporty […]

Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder
By Laurène

The famous Lalique crystal factory is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace. The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. This museum, opened in 2011, is spacious and modern. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! The […]

La Passerelle des Trois Pays: between France, Germany and Switzerland!
By Laurène

The bridge of the Three Countries is an original bridge located in Huningue, in the south of Alsace. It crosses the Rhine and connects France to Germany. Why three countries then? From the bridge, you can see Germany on one side, France on the other and Switzerland on the other! It is also easy to […]