Activities

Green way from Rosheim to Saint-Nabor – Portes Bonheur, le Chemin des Carrières
By Laurène Philippot

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 railway line was originally installed at the beginning of the 20th century to evacuate stone extracted from the […]

Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil-Armand) – Franco-German Historial and battlefield
By Vincent Schneider

To the south of the Route des Crêtes, on a spur at an altitude of more than 900m, stands the Vieil-Armand (or Hartmannswillerkopf, often abbreviated to HWK). In this blog post, we take you on a tour of the site. A bit of history… This mountain with multiple names (linked to the change of nationalities […]

Barefoot trails in Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

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, […]

What to do in Neuf-Brisach My ideas for visits and activities
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Visit of Hunspach, a village in Northern Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

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. […]

Visit of the Rodolphe Tile, former potash mine of Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

Visiting an old mine, a boring activity? This is one of the most memorable visits I’ve made. Carreau Rodolphe, located in Pulversheim, is one of the mines in the potash basin north of Mulhouse. My summary I liked I liked less What is Alsace potash? You’ve probably already heard of them, or seen a poster […]

Day Spa Chez Julien – My review of this spa in Alsace!
By Laurène Philippot

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 and the Devil’s bridge
By Laurène Philippot

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: […]

Visit to the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]