Here’s another great cycling loop in Alsace, called BL 154 “Au fil de l’eau, soyez Na’Thur”, this time exploring the Thur Valley, in the south of the region and not far from Mulhouse. My summary I liked I liked less A lovely hilly circuit This is a pretty valley through which the river Thur flows: […]
Do you know the Munster Valley? Yes, like cheese, that’s where it comes from! The Valley of Munster is an Alsatian valley located right next to Colmar. It’s a great place to go for a walk, especially on a bike! I tried out the BL 633 “Between wines and cheeses” bike loop. My summary I […]
Why not try sylvotherapy in Alsace? We’ve tested a number of places where you can enjoy sylvotherapy sessions or forest baths. What is sylvotherapy? This ancestral Japanese practice, also known as “Shinrin-yoku” or “forest bath”, consists of plunging into nature to recharge one’s batteries. If Alsace’s vineyards are legendary, the region’s forests are not to […]
The Wangenbourg region is located 45km west of Strasbourg. It is a corner nicknamed “The little Switzerland of Alsace” because of its hilly and wooded landscapes as well as its scattered habitats. It’s true that it’s a little reminiscent of it at times, but don’t expect to find yourself in the Alps either 😉 Nonetheless, […]
Of course, we “know” Murbach Abbey, located in the Guebwiller Valley, because everyone has seen it countless times on their Instagram feed: it’s one of Alsace’s postcards. However, beyond the beautiful photos that we can take of the place, we do not know the history of this religious temple. Shall I tell you about it? […]
This cycling loop around Saverne, which is the BL 370 “Rohan châteaux et abbayes”, is for those who like a bit of sport: it’s an itinerary with two nice climbs! In total, it’s about 40km long, with between 600 and 700m of ascent. My summary I liked I liked a little less A beautiful, sporty […]
Today I’m taking you on a new 26km cycling loop, straddling the Thur and Doller valleys,Alsace‘s two southernmost valleys. My summary I liked I liked less An accessible but hilly cycling route This loop ofAlsace by bike is BL 625 “A toute vapeur vers le pays des oiseaux”, in a nod to the iconic Thur-Doller […]
How about a cycling tour of the Ried? The Ried is the plain of Alsace, between the Vosges on one side and the Rhine on the other. It’s an interesting area for its nature and biodiversity , but also for its pretty villages, with an interesting heritage to admire. The local loop 463 entitled “Plans […]
In La Wantzenau, north of Strasbourg, is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the Second World War. The MM Park is even an essential stop on the tour of the Americans or the British who come to Europe in the footsteps of the conflict. The Museum is however quite unknown to the […]