The Alsace Wine Route is one of the most beautiful road trips in France. A must-see when visiting the region, this legendary scenic route winds through the vineyards from north to south for 170 kilometers, from Marlenheim to Thann. In this article, I’ll take you on a journey to discover the most beautiful towns and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The greenway from Rosheim to Saint-Nabor is a cycle path linking the two towns, following the route of theold railroad line. It has been named “Portes Bonheur, le Chemin des Carrières” in homage to the past. The railroad line was initially installed at the beginning of the 20th century in order to evacuate the stones […]
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). In this blog post, we take you on a tour of the site. A bit of history… This mountain with multiple names (linked to the change of nationalities […]
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. […]