There are places for which you immediately fall in love: such is the case with l’Artisterie, a café, grocery store and boutique for local creators located in Mollkirch in the Vallée de la Magel (near the Vallée de la Bruche). I just had to share this address with you! My summary I liked I liked […]

There are many farms in Alsace producing Munster cheese. The trick is to know the right places to buy it and, if you’re interested in cheese-making, to visit a Munster cheese factory! Good news, I’ve found one… My summary I liked I liked less Munster, a local cheese Do you know Munster cheese? It is […]

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 […]

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 […]

Would you like to visit a distillery in Alsace? There’s plenty to choose from, as eaux de vie are a tradition in Alsace. Here’s a selection of distillery tours we’ve tested and approved 🙂 Meyer Distillery Museum – Distiller’s House in Châtenois The Distiller’s House is a small private museum dedicated to Alsatian fruit brandies […]

Ah, the perilous race for Christmas presents… To help you, here’s a short list of Christmas gifts that are 100% Alsace! These are ideas for objects made in or near Alsace, stores where you can find local creations or fun things to do in the region. 1. Local designer boutiques Here’s a great way to […]

I love strolling around Alsace’s Christmas markets and picking up pretty little gifts from local artists and craftspeople. However, whether you are from the region or not, it is sometimes difficult to know where to be sure to find made in Alsace. Here are our good addresses to buy local at the Christmas market in […]

There are more and more producer’s stores and farms with a store in Alsace. As we are aware that it is not always easy to know where they are when you are a visitor, we have decided to give you our good addresses to buy local from Alsatian producers. Of course, this list is not […]

Bringing back souvenirs from Alsace or finding a gift: a real hassle for some, a pleasure for others… Personally, I prefer to buy things that are handmade and/or artisanal and local. Fortunately, Strasbourg has many art and craft stores that are completely compatible with small budgets! Here are my favorite addresses for designer stores and […]