The Montagne des Singes in Kintzheim is a wildlife park hosting more than 200 free Barbary macaques (or magots). This is a classic must-do with kids in Alsace! As an adult, I thought I would go...
With kids
Gingerbread – Visits of museums and manufacturing workshops
Gertwiller is the capital of gingerbread in Alsace since the 18th century. Gingerbread lovers, you are in the right place! Two big manufacturers are still located in Gertwiller nowadays: the Maison...
Visiting Christmas Markets in Alsace as a family – Our advice and tips
In this article, the team from My weekend in Alsace decided to help those wanting to enjoy Christmas markets in Alsace as a family. We know that those of you with children often ask if this market...
The Alsatian Ried – All my ideas for things to do!
Do you know the Ried in Alsace? It is a natural region located in the Plain of Alsace. You might not have heard of the Plain of Alsace, as it's a bit more unknown. However, there is not only...
Swimming spots near Strasbourg
Summer in Alsace generally means heat waves... And as there is no sea or ocean (it's probably the only flaw of the area... What do you mean I'm not objective? 😉 ), we need to find another way to...
The (many!) museums of Mulhouse
You often start visiting Mulhouse by going in one of its museums. There are many museums in Mulhouse on different themes. The industrial history of the town is shown, as well as fine arts or...
What to do with kids in Mulhouse? 5 kid-friendly adresses
For this article, I have invited Tiphanya from the blog Avenue Reine Mathilde. Tiphanya is specialized in family travel, has been living in Mulhouse for a while and is always on the lookout for good...
Christmas in the garden at Wesserling Park
Have you heard about Wesserling Park? Nestled at the foot of the Vosges, in the valley of St Amarin, this garden - textile ecomuseum, former royale textile manufacture - is open every year...
The Alsace Wine Route by bicycle
If you want to come to visit Alsace, I would imagine that you are thinking of going on the famous Alsace Wine Route. It's a very good idea, but do you know that you can do it by bicycle?...
SensoRied, a free barefoot path in the Ried
After having tried Lac Blanc's barefoot trail, as well as that of Wesserling Park, I went this time to SensoRied, a barefoot path located in Muttersholtz, in the Alsatian Ried (the plain). One of...
Bike ride itinerary – Discovering Strasbourg and its surroundings (3h)
I've been wanting for a while to write about a bike ride itinerary starting in Strasbourg. Here is an easy one, that I tried on a beautiful sunny Sunday, and that is perfect for having a picnic on...
Bike ride itinerary – Strasbourg, on each side of the Rhine (2h30)
I have already written here about a bike ride starting from Strasbourg and I know that you enjoyed that article. So here is a second itinerary, that will lead you to the other side of the Rhine, all...
Visit of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
If you like fortified castles, I have something in store for you! The Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, near Sélestat, is not to be missed in Alsace. It is a mountain fortified castle, located at 757...
A boat trip in Strasbourg with Batorama
Taking a boat trip in Strasbourg is an alternative and original way to discover the city. Did you know that the city of Strasbourg has a big island (Grande Île), listed as a World UNESCO...
Soak up Alsatian culture at the Ecomuseum of Alsace
The ecomuseum of Alsace is a museum entirely dedicated to Alsatian culture. Boring? On the contrary, the ecomuseum is extremely lively. It feels like being in a big village, walking in small...
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