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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]