If you’re looking for an idea for a rejuvenating walk in Alsace, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I’ve got just the place for you. Nestled in the south of the region, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, the Petite Camargue Alsacienne is a nugget of biodiversity. Spanning 904 hectares, this national nature […]
If you’re looking for a bucolic break from the hustle and bustle, head for the far north of Alsace. Here, in the heart of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, lies the pretty Steinbach Valley. Today, I’d like to take you on a tour linking the villages of Niedersteinbach and Obersteinbach. With its pink […]
If you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, kid-friendly walk in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, I’ve got a suggestion for you. Starting from the village of Climbach, the Climbronn circuit offers an interesting combination of mystical ruins, impressive remnants of the Maginot Line and spectacular views from the Chemin des Cimes. Follow me on […]
Every year at Christmas time, treasure hunts transform Alsace’s towns and villages into mini adventure playgrounds. It’s a fun and original way to discover Alsace. This year, we tested the concept in Huningue, in a refreshingly contemporary setting on the banks of the Rhine. My summary I liked I liked less Video overview See this […]
Kutzenhausen is a small village nestled in the Outre-Forêt region of Alsace Verte, in northern Alsace. It’s a little-known village, yet it offers a wonderful immersion in rural Alsace, with a well-preserved heritage and a true local identity. Here’s why it’s well worth a visit. My summary I liked I liked less A little history […]
Big, small, red, multicolored, black, yellow… At the Jardin des Papillons in Hunawihr, you can discover almost 200 species of butterfly from Asia, Africa and America. You can wander freely among these magnificent insects, thanks to a 1,000 m2 greenhouse fitted out with small ponds and pollinating and tropical plants. My summary I liked I […]
Looking for a refreshing change of scenery? Head for East Park, a leisure park in Bartenheim, just a few minutes from Saint-Louis and the Swiss border. Nestled in a former gravel pit, this lake offers a wide range of water sports. A great idea for an activity with friends, family or even on your own. […]
Would you like to combine nature and heritage in southern Alsace? How about a visit to the Château du Landskron? Located in Leymen, a few kilometers from Basel in Switzerland, this ruined castle perched on a hill in the Alsatian Jura offers a magnificent panorama. My summary I liked I liked less Why visit Landskron […]
Looking for a sporty, unusual and refreshing activity? Then head for the Parc des Eaux Vives in Huningue, a breathtaking location in southern Alsace, at the gateway to Switzerland and Germany. This urban park on the Huningue canal offers a variety of water sports activities. Perfect for an outing with family or friends! My summary […]