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. […]
Visiting an old mine, a boring activity? Think again: this visit is one of the most memorable I’ve done in Alsace. The Carreau Rodolphe, in Pulversheim, is one of the mines in the potash basin, north of Mulhouse and its surroundings. You don’t go underground, but you do go into the buildings, look at the […]
The Spa Chez Julien is one of the most famous spas inAlsace. If you ask someone which is the best spa in Alsace, they’ll usually say Chez Julien or La Cheneaudière. Having tried both, I have to say that La Cheneaudière remains at the top of my personal ranking, but I really like Chez Julien […]
The castle of Haut-Barr is located in Saverne, in the north of Alsace. I recommend a visit, both for the castle itself and for its location and panoramic view! Visit to Château du Haut-Barr I’m not usually a fan of castles, even less of the ruined ones, but this one is well worth a visit: […]
The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! My summary I liked I liked less Why Wingen-sur-Moder? The museum is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace, in the village where […]
The Saint-Joseph Market is held every Saturday in Colmar, on Place Saint-Joseph. If you’re looking for a local experience in Colmar, I highly recommend it! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Saint-Joseph Market I liked I liked less The Saint-Joseph Market: A True Neighborhood Experience The Saint-Joseph neighborhood isn’t usually a place […]
My summary I liked I liked less Introducing Staub Staub is a company created in 1974 in Turckheim by Francis Staub, an Alsatian originally from Colmar. It is famous for its enamelled cast iron casseroles, which are used in many French and foreign kitchens. Staub was acquired in 2008 by the German Zwilling group, but […]
Christine Ferber’s jams are world-renowned, but did you know that you can buy them at the source, in the family-run grocery store of the relais des Trois Epis – Maison Ferber? I’ll take you there! My summary I liked I liked less The queen of jams Christine Ferber is the“jam fairy“: this is the nickname […]