Notice to food lovers, the covered market of Colmar should please you! It is indeed a permanent market, open from Tuesday to Sunday, and located in the heart of the old town of Colmar. Even if you don’t have anything to buy, I really advise you to stop by during your visit of Colmar because […]
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 […]
Did you know that pottery was a traditional skill in Alsace? There are two potters’ villages in Alsace: Soufflenheim and Betschdorf, near Haguenau in northern Alsace. You’re bound to have seen these terracotta and stoneware potteries in the stores. To be sure you’re buying traditional quality pottery, and to discover the work of the craftsmen, […]
The Saint-Joseph market is held every Saturday in Colmar, on the Saint-Joseph square. If you’re looking for a local experience in Colmar, I recommend it! The St. Joseph neighborhood is not usually a neighborhood visited by tourists. It is not really special but it is nevertheless pleasant: it has this “village” side which makes it […]
My summary I liked I liked less Introducing Staub Staub is a company created in 1974 in Turckheim by Francis Staub, an Alsatian originally from Colmar. It is famous for its enamelled cast iron casseroles, which are used in many French and foreign kitchens. Staub was acquired in 2008 by the German Zwilling group, but […]
Christine Ferber’s jams are world-renowned, but did you know that you can buy them at the source, in the family-run grocery store of the relais des Trois Epis – Maison Ferber? I’ll take you there! My summary I liked I liked less The queen of jams Christine Ferber is the“jam fairy“: this is the nickname […]
Want to bring back a nice souvenir from Alsace, which is not Made in China but guaranteed Made in Alsace? On the way to the Beauvillé factory outlet, located in Ribeauvillé, a pretty village on the Alsace Wine Route. One of my favorite places to make beautiful gifts! My summary I liked I liked less […]