A mysterious old wall with moss-covered stones, impressive castle ruins, a magnificent view over the Alsace plain, animal sculptures to be found along the way… The North Pagan Wall trail, around Mont Sainte-Odile in the heights of Ottrott, is truly one of my favorite hikes! My summary I liked I liked less Hiking map and […]
Visit Alsace without a car, it’s possible! We don’t always realize it, but many visits and activities are accessible by public transport. Here are a few ideas, all tested and approved… although this list is not exhaustive, of course. Train tickets in Alsace If you take the train in Alsace, you should know that there […]
The Montagne des Singes in Kintzheim, Alsace, is a wildlife park with over 200 free-ranging Barbary macaques. A great classic of activities to do with children in Alsace! As an adult, I thought I’d stop by quickly, just to see if the place was nice, and to take some pictures. Yes, but it’s also great […]
Would you like to enjoy the Christmas Markets in Alsace with your family? We know that those of you with children often wonder which market is best with children, whether there are special activities planned for families, whether there are places to take shelter to warm up after a few hours in the cold… So […]
A boat trip in Strasbourg is an alternative and original way to visit the city of Strasbourg. Did you know that the city has a Grand Island, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which is home to its historic downtown? Surrounded by the Ill River (a tributary of the Rhine) and with multiple canals, Strasbourg is […]
We are lucky to have many castles to visit in Alsace, but if you have to visit only one, it must be without fail the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle! It is the most impressive one. In this blog post, I present the château and give my opinion and advice on how to visit it. My summary I […]
Do you know the Ried d’Alsace? This is a natural region located in the Alsace Plain, east of Sélestat. It is often less well known. However, there is not only the Wine Route to visit in Alsace! Let me tell you more and give you some ideas of what to do in the area…To get […]
Summer in Alsace is usually synonymous with a lot of heat… And as there is no sea (that’s the only flaw of the region… How am I not objective? 😉 ), you have to find another way to cool down. There are swimming pools, but it is not the same pleasure as swimming in a […]
Because of its industrial past, Mulhouse is often shunned. Not beautiful enough, too grey, not enough this and too much that. Yet it’s a pleasant city, with a good streetcar network and a number of museums that can appeal to the whole family. Here are my top 5 family-friendly addresses, all of which have been […]