Activities

Train of Abreschviller – Journey in the small forest steam train
By Laurène Philippot

The train of Abreschviller, here is an idea of a nice activity to do with the family which is located in our Lorraine neighbors, only 30 km from the border with Alsace. We are here in the Country of Sarrebourg in Moselle. The steam train allows a nice trip back in time by discovering what […]

Land of salt and ponds in Moselle – 5 ideas for things to do
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I take you to the Pays du Saulnois in Moselle, this time a little further from the border with Alsace. I’ve got a good reason for doing it: discovering the land of salt and ponds is worth a few extra kilometers! I was indeed seduced by this corner of Moselle, which offers […]

I tested the alpine luge of the Plan incliné of Saint-Louis Arzviller!
By Laurène Philippot

Right next to the famous Saint-Louis Arzviller inclined plane located near Phalsbourg in Moselle, close to the border with Alsace, here is an excellent activity idea to do with your family! The alpine luge of the inclined plane welcomes young and old between April and September to experience some thrills, but also enjoy small electric […]

Visit of the Cristal Lehrer crystal factory
By Laurène Philippot

Cristal Lehrer is a family-owned crystal factory that produces and sells crystal and glass objects. It is located at the foot of the Saint-Louis Arzviller inclined plane, just next to Phalsbourg in Moselle (close to the border with Alsace). It is possible to visit the crystal factory, to buy objects of course but also to […]

Visit of La Villa – Museum and archaeological sites in Dehlingen
By Laurène Philippot

We sometimes ignore it, but we find Gallo-Roman vestiges in Alsace! This is the case in the village of Dehlingen in Alsace Bossue (in the north of Alsace), where there is a notable archaeological site: an ancient residence occupied in the Gallo-Roman period! The visit of the museum La Villa and the archaeological site of […]

Spa en Alsace – Our 15 best wellness addresses
By Laurène Philippot

We’re lucky to have so many spas in Alsace, some of which have won awards for the best spas in Europe and the world! That’s right! To help you make your choice, here are our favorite spa addresses in Alsace, where you can spend a few hours, a day or a weekend! Different types of […]

What souvenir or gift to bring back from Alsace?
By Laurène Philippot

What to bring back from Alsace? This is a question you’re bound to ask yourself when visiting Alsace. You’ll be spoilt for choice, but the trick will be to make sure you don’t fall into the tourist trap, but come back with quality souvenirs and gifts that truly represent the region. I’ll help you sort […]

Walk on the Schauinsland in the Black Forest (Germany)
By Laurène Philippot

Are you ready to discover one of the most beautiful landscapes around Freiburg in Germany? A stroll through Schauinsland is a great way to admire the panoramic views of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and enjoy the surrounding nature. My summary I liked I liked a little less A mountain in the Schwarzwald near Freiburg The […]

The Belvedere of Mulhouse, a superb viewpoint
By Laurène Philippot

Looking for a great view of Mulhouse and the surrounding area? Head for the Belvédère de Mulhouse, the local Eiffel Tower 😉 My summary I liked I liked less Mulhouse’s little Eiffel Tower It’s often overlooked, but Mulhouse also has its own Eiffel Tower, built in 1898 to provide an unobstructed view for Mulhouse residents […]