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Family outing on the Au Pays des Bûcherons trail in Grendelbruch
By Laurène

Looking for a fun day out with the kids? The Au Pays des Bûcherons trail in Grendelbruch is just what you need! Just a stone’s throw from my gîte mon Escapade, I enjoyed discovering this pretty little family trail. And if you’re looking for more of a hike, don’t hesitate to check out this hike […]

A cycling and spa day in the Bruche Valley
By Laurène

Watch out, good plan! The Bruche Valley Tourist Office offers a number of different themed day trips. I tried out the Vell’Ness day, which combines cycling and wellness. A pretty ideal program, don’t you think? The Vel’Ness day is available at several of the valley’s spas: Chez Julien, La Cheneaudière and the Velleda wellness center. […]

Train of Abreschviller – Journey in the small forest steam train
By Laurène

The train of Abreschviller, here is an idea of a nice activity to do with the family which is located in our Lorraine neighbors, only 30 km from the border with Alsace. We are here in the Country of Sarrebourg in Moselle. The steam train allows a nice trip back in time by discovering what […]

Discovering salt country and ponds in Moselle
By Laurène

In this article, I take you to the Pays du Saulnois in Moselle, this time a little further from the border with Alsace. I’ve got a good reason for doing it: discovering the land of salt and ponds is worth a few extra kilometers! I was indeed seduced by this corner of Moselle, which offers […]

I tested the alpine luge of the Plan incliné of Saint-Louis Arzviller!
By Laurène

Right next to the famous Saint-Louis Arzviller inclined plane located near Phalsbourg in Moselle, close to the border with Alsace, here is an excellent activity idea to do with your family! The alpine luge of the inclined plane welcomes young and old between April and September to experience some thrills, but also enjoy small electric […]

Visit of the Cristal Lehrer crystal factory
By Laurène

Cristal Lehrer is a family-owned crystal factory that produces and sells crystal and glass objects. It is located at the foot of the Saint-Louis Arzviller inclined plane, just next to Phalsbourg in Moselle (close to the border with Alsace). It is possible to visit the crystal factory, to buy objects of course but also to […]

Visit of La Villa – Museum and archaeological sites in Dehlingen
By Laurène

We sometimes ignore it, but we find Gallo-Roman vestiges in Alsace! This is the case in the village of Dehlingen in Alsace Bossue (in the north of Alsace), where there is a notable archaeological site: an ancient residence occupied in the Gallo-Roman period! The visit of the museum La Villa and the archaeological site of […]

Surrey bike ride in Alsace – Les Rosalies du Piémont
By Laurène

Do you know the surrey bikes (rosalies in French, also called cuistax in Belgium)? These funny four-wheeled velocipedes, equipped with benches and several pedals, are often found on the seashore. But, good news for families, you can also find surrey bikes in Alsace! It is on the Voie Verte Portes Bonheur, in Boersch exactly, near […]

Walk on the Schauinsland in the Black Forest (Germany)
By Laurène

Are you ready to discover one of the most beautiful landscapes around Freiburg in Germany? A walk on the Schauinsland is a nice idea for a getaway to admire beautiful panoramas of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and enjoy the surrounding nature. Whether you feel like a quiet walk with your family or a more sportive […]