Fancy a day out mixing nature and heritage in southern Alsace? Landskron Castle, perched on a hill in the Jura alsacien in Leymen, just a few kilometers from Basel, is waiting for you with its ruins, its keep and far-reaching views. The visit is self-guided, the climb is on foot or by mountain bike, and […]
Looking for a sporty, unusual and refreshing activity? Then head for the Parc des Eaux Vives in Huningue, a breathtaking location in southern Alsace, at the gateway to Switzerland and Germany. This urban park on the Huningue canal offers a variety of water sports activities. Perfect for an outing with family or friends! My summary […]
The Bacchus Tour’s is a free event starting in Marlenheim and taking place in the villages north of the Alsace Wine Route. The program includes marked trails for bicycles, mountain bikes, and hiking, as well as plenty of activities along the way. I went to check it out and loved it! Here’s my review and […]
Looking for an idea for a family walk or bike ride in the Bruche Valley? The Climontaine ecotourism trail is a 7km one-way route linking Saint-Blaise-la-Roche to the Etang de Steige. My summary I liked I liked less A lovely route for the whole family to discover on foot or by bike A pleasant route […]
Do you know Vitra? This Swiss design-furniture brand is a real reference for enthusiasts, and its campus in Weil am Rhein, just across the border, is open to visitors. On the agenda: architecture by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid or Herzog & de Meuron, a showroom you can visit for free, and even a slide tower! […]
Colmar is a charming town, known for its half-timbered houses, canals and typical Alsatian atmosphere. But did you know that the city is also home to several interesting museums? Whether you’re a lover of art, history or local culture, here are the museums not to be missed on your visit to Colmar. The essentials at […]
The Cité du Train is one of Mulhouse’s must-see museums. This museum houses a very impressive collection of trains from all eras: in fact, the Cité du Train is the largest railway museum in Europe, no less! Let me introduce you to it in this blog post. My summary I liked I liked less Why […]
The Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes (MISE) in Mulhouse is the only museum of its kind in France, dedicated to the history and techniques of textile printing, one of the region’s historic skills. I really like this museum, which I’ve already visited several times. My summary I liked I liked less A testimony to Mulhouse’s […]
The National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse is THE museum to visit for all car enthusiasts…but not only! Because I have to admit, I liked it! And yet, I am not a car lover at all. My summary I liked I liked less Museum history The museum is intimately linked to the history of the Schlumpf […]