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 […]
Taking a riverboat tour in Strasbourg is a unique and alternative way to explore the city. Did you know that Strasbourg has a Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to its historic city center? Surrounded by the Ill River (a tributary of the Rhine) and crisscrossed by numerous canals, Strasbourg is […]
If you could only visit one castle in Alsace, which one would it be? For me, it’s the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, one of the most impressive in the region. Perched on the heights of Orschwiller, near Sélestat, it overlooks the Alsace plain with a panorama stretching all the way to the Vosges and the Black […]
Have you heard of the Ried d’Alsace? It’s a natural region located in the Alsace Plain, east of Sélestat. It’s often not very 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 usually means sweltering heat… And since there’s no ocean (that’s really the region’s only flaw… What do you mean, I’m not being objective? 😉 ), you have to find another way to cool off. Sure, there are swimming pools, but it’s not the same as swimming in a natural setting. Luckily, Alsace […]
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 […]
Both fun and unusual, barefoot trails are a great family activity in Alsace. Here are the barefoot trails we tested in Alsace. Walk on the Barefoot Trail of Lac Blanc The Lac Blanc Barefoot Trail is located within the Lac Blanc Adventure Park. The Lac Blanc is a ski resort near Colmar. In the summer, […]