Located in the Haut-Rhin, just 18 km north of Colmar, Ribeauvillé is one of the must-see highlights of the Alsace Wine Route. Nestled at the foot of the mountains and its three medieval castles, this magnificent fortified town has a special quality that I love: although it’s very touristy, it has managed to preserve an […]
Have you heard of the Ried d’Alsace? It’s a natural region located in the Alsace Plain, east of Sélestat. It’s often not very well known. However, there is not only the Wine Route to visit in Alsace! Let me tell you more and give you some ideas of what to do in the area…To get […]
Summer in Alsace usually means sweltering heat… And since there’s no ocean (that’s really the region’s only flaw… What do you mean, I’m not being objective? 😉 ), you have to find another way to cool off. Sure, there are swimming pools, but it’s not the same as swimming in a natural setting. Luckily, Alsace […]
Both fun and unusual, barefoot trails are a great family activity in Alsace. Here are the barefoot trails we tested in Alsace. Walk on the Barefoot Trail of Lac Blanc The Lac Blanc Barefoot Trail is located within the Lac Blanc Adventure Park. The Lac Blanc is a ski resort near Colmar. In the summer, […]
Next to the Rhine and the German border, just east of Colmar, stands Neuf-Brisach, a star of pink sandstone unique in the world. Designed by Vauban for Louis XIV, this ideal city was built in a record 4 years! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s much more than just a fortress: it’s a […]
Hunspach is a charming village in northern Alsace that was voted Favorite of the French in 2020. Off the beaten track, Hunspach is a village I recommend you visit! My opinion in brief I liked I liked less A brief history of Hunspach Hunspach is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1298. […]
I’m not usually a fan of ruined castles, and yet this one blew me away. Perched at an altitude of about 470 meters on huge sandstone rocks above Saverne, Haut-Barr Castle offers a view of the Alsace plain, the Vosges, and, on a clear day, as far as the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral. Add an […]
The Crest road (Route des Crêtes) is the road on the crest of the Vosges, between Sainte-Marie aux Mines and Cernay. It’s a superb walk, but you can also do it by car (or by coach in summer with the Navette des Crêtes). It’s possible to drive along the Crest road, stopping regularly to take […]
Crossing the Rhine on foot and finding yourself in Germany in minutes, with Switzerland in sight: that’s the charm of the Three Countries Footbridge. At 248 meters long, it connects Huningue to Weil am Rhein and is the longest single-span footbridge reserved for pedestrians and cyclists in the world. But is it worth the detour? […]