Activities

Visit to the Fernet-Branca Foundation in Saint-Louis
By Laurène Philippot

Looking for an original cultural venue in southern Alsace? Head for Saint-Louis, a stone’s throw from Switzerland, to visit the Fondation Fernet-Branca. This former distillery, now a contemporary art center, hosts several temporary exhibitions each year. My summary I liked I liked less Video overview See this post on Instagram A publication shared by Laurène-Mon […]

Visit to Landskron Castle in Leymen
By Laurène Philippot

Would you like to combine nature and heritage in southern Alsace? How about a visit to the Château du Landskron? Located in Leymen, a few kilometers from Basel in Switzerland, this ruined castle perched on a hill in the Alsatian Jura offers a magnificent panorama. My summary I liked I liked less Why visit Landskron […]

Water sports at the Parc des Eaux Vives in Huningue
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Bacchus Tour’s – A festive day on foot or by bike around Marlenheim
By Laurène Philippot

The Bacchus Tour’s is a free event starting in Marlenheim, in the villages north of the Alsace Wine Route. The program includes marked bike, mountain bike and hiking trails, as well as plenty of entertainment along the way. I went along and loved it! Here’s my opinion and feedback. My summary I liked I liked […]

On foot or by bike along the Climontaine ecotourism trail
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Visit the Vitra Campus – Temple of design and architecture
By Laurène Philippot

Have you heard of Vitra? It’s a Swiss company that makes designer furniture—a true must-see for design enthusiasts! Good news: you can visit the Vitra Campus, which is full of wonders waiting to be discovered. Follow the guide—I’ll take you there… My summary I liked I liked less Where is the Vitra Campus? Vitra is […]

7 must-see museums in Colmar
By Laurène Philippot

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. 1. The Musée […]

Visit the Cité du Train in Mulhouse
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Visit to the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes in Mulhouse
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]