Have you heard of the Ried d’Alsace? It’s a natural region located in the Alsace Plain, east of Sélestat. It’s often not very well known. However, there is not only the Wine Route to visit in Alsace! Let me tell you more and give you some ideas of what to do in the area…To get […]
Summer in Alsace usually means sweltering heat… And since there’s no ocean (that’s really the region’s only flaw… What do you mean, I’m not being objective? 😉 ), you have to find another way to cool off. Sure, there are swimming pools, but it’s not the same as swimming in a natural setting. Luckily, Alsace […]
Because of its industrial past, Mulhouse is often shunned. Not beautiful enough, too grey, not enough this and too much that. Yet it’s a pleasant city, with a good streetcar network and a number of museums that can appeal to the whole family. Here are my top 5 family-friendly addresses, all of which have been […]
Would you like to visit Mulhouse? In addition to the must-sees, here are a few ideas for unusual places and activities in Mulhouse. Mulhouse is a dynamic city with no shortage of original things to do, as you can see in this article! 1. The Quai des Pêcheurs: street art has its place of expression! […]
The greenway from Rosheim to Saint-Nabor is a cycle path linking the two towns, following the route of theold railroad line. It has been named “Portes Bonheur, le Chemin des Carrières” in homage to the past. The railroad line was initially installed at the beginning of the 20th century in order to evacuate the stones […]
To the south of the route des Crêtes, at an altitude of over 900 m, the Hartmannswillerkopf (or Vieil-Armand, often abbreviated as HWK) was the scene of particularly violent clashes in 1915-1916. Let me take you to this memorial site: you can walk through authentic trenches, pay your respects at the crypt and cemetery, and […]
Both fun and unusual, barefoot trails are a great family activity in Alsace. Here are the barefoot trails we tested in Alsace. Walk on the Barefoot Trail of Lac Blanc The Lac Blanc Barefoot Trail is located within the Lac Blanc Adventure Park. The Lac Blanc is a ski resort near Colmar. In the summer, […]
Next to the Rhine and the German border, just east of Colmar, stands Neuf-Brisach, a star of pink sandstone unique in the world. Designed by Vauban for Louis XIV, this ideal city was built in a record 4 years! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s much more than just a fortress: it’s a […]
Hunspach is a charming village in northern Alsace that was voted Favorite of the French in 2020. Off the beaten track, Hunspach is a village I recommend you visit! My opinion in brief I liked I liked less A brief history of Hunspach Hunspach is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1298. […]