Choco Story is Colmar’s chocolate museum. We took advantage of the Colmar Christmas market to visit one of the city’s most indulgent museums as a family. Its name leaves no room for doubt: it’s all about… chocolate! The essentials at a glance My Review of Choco Story Colmar I liked I liked less Choco Story […]
A mysterious old wall with moss-covered stones, impressive castle ruins, a magnificent view over the Alsace plain, animal sculptures to be found along the way… The North Pagan Wall trail, around Mont Sainte-Odile in the heights of Ottrott, is truly one of my favorite hikes! My summary I liked I liked less Hiking map and […]
Visit Alsace without a car, it’s possible! We don’t always realize it, but many visits and activities are accessible by public transport. Here are a few ideas, all tested and approved… although this list is not exhaustive, of course. Train Tickets in Alsace If you take the train in Alsace, you should know that there […]
Visiting the Mont Sainte-Odile is one of the must-dos of a visit to Alsace. Located on the heights of Obernai and Rosheim, it must be said that the place is impressive. There’s a beautiful abbey here, with a superb view of the Alsace Plain and Black Forest on one side, and the Vosges mountains on […]
Turckheim is one of my favorite villages on the Alsace Wine Route. It’s located right next to Colmar, and yet many visitors are content to visit Eguisheim, Ribeauvillé, or Riquewihr and miss out on Turckheim. That’s a real shame because this village is charming and boasts an incredible architectural heritage! The Essentials at a Glance […]
The village of Scherwiller is located on the Alsace Wine Route, 5 km from Sélestat in the Bas-Rhin department. It’s actually a village that’s relatively unknown to tourists, and I discovered it while cycling along the Wine Route. I really fell in love with this place—it’s a magnificent village. It’s definitely worth taking the time […]
Bergheim is a charming village located on the Alsace Wine Route, not far from Colmar. Though less well-known than other villages like Kaysersberg or Riquewihr, Bergheim is no less worth a visit… Personally, I absolutely fell in love with it! In fact, it was voted the French People’s Favorite Village in 2022. The essentials at […]
Rosheim is a charming village located on the Alsace Wine Route, not farfrom Obernai, at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile. I’ve mentioned Rosheim to you several times before: for its amazing Venetian carnival, for its greenway leading to Saint-Nabor, and also for its Christmas market. The essentials at a glance My Review of Rosheim I […]
Visiting Kaysersberg (which means “Emperor’s Mountain”) is an absolute must during a trip to Alsace. Voted France’s Favorite Village in 2017, this gem on the Wine Route, located just a short distance from Colmar, exudes incredible charm with its cobblestone streets, fortified bridge, and medieval castle that proudly overlooks the vineyards. It’s simple: it’s one […]