There are many farms in Alsace that produce munster. But which ones actually offer tours? If the making of this cheese intrigues you, let me take you to Hohrod, in the Vallée de Munster, to visit a munster cheese dairy: the Ferme du Versant du Soleil. Cheese-making demonstration, tasting, cows and shop – here’s what […]
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 will ask yourself when visiting Alsace. You’ll be spoilt for choice, but the trick is 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 through all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Foodies, take note—you’re sure to love Colmar’s covered market! It’s a permanent market, open Tuesday through Sunday, located in the heart of Colmar’s old town. Even if you don’t plan to buy anything, I highly recommend stopping by during your visit to Colmar because it’s a wonderful place. The essentials at a glance My Review […]
Roppenheim The Style Outlet is a shopping center which, as its name indicates, is an outlet and is located in Roppenheim, 50km north of Strasbourg (about 30 minutes drive), right on the border with Germany. It is a well known place for Alsatians who want to make good deals on shopping 😉 Shopping in outlet […]