To soak up the gastronomic flavors and discover the culinary traditions of Alsace, nothing beats a little stopover in Gloutonnie, better known as Christkindlsmärik! The Strasbourg Christmas Market is Alsace in a nutshell. The fumes of mulled wine, the smell of cinnamon and grilled meats tickle your nostrils… Above all, the Strasbourg Christmas Market is […]
Do you know the Munster cheese? It is an Alsatian cheese with a strong taste. As its name indicates, it originates from the Valley of Munster. Even today, it can only be produced in certain parts of eastern France (mainly in the Vosges mountains). There are many farms in Alsace producing Munster cheese. The trick […]
What are the best farmhouses in the Vosges in Alsace? This is a difficult question to answer, firstly because there are many, but also because it depends on your taste! We didn’t test them all, but each member of the My Weekend in Alsace team has his or her own favorites. By discussing this with […]
What to bring back from Alsace? This is a question you will ask yourself when visiting Alsace. Not that I think you have to bring back a souvenir at all costs, even if it means buying anything, but rather because there are many beautiful (and good!) things in our region. You will be spoilt for […]
Would you like to visit a distillery in Alsace? There’s plenty to choose from, as eaux de vie are a tradition in Alsace. Here’s a selection of distillery tours we’ve tested and approved 🙂 Meyer Distillery Museum – Distiller’s House in Châtenois The Distiller’s House is a small private museum dedicated to Alsatian fruit brandies […]
Where to buy the best kougelhopf in Strasbourg? After having given you my favorite addresses in Colmar, here are the addresses offering (in my humble opinion) the best kouglofs in Strasbourg. To write this article, I did a test with my friend Marine from the blog Miss Crumble. We took things very seriously as we […]
What is the best tarte flambée in Alsace? It’s hard to answer this thorny question, but the team has looked into the matter to give you its 30 favorite places to eat good flambé pies in Alsace. We have each given our good addresses in the whole region: these are the ones where we regularly […]
You come to visit Alsace and want to discover the Alsatian gastronomy? Here are some ideas of Alsatian cuisine specialities to try during your stay in Alsace . The list is not exhaustive, but I’ve tried to give you the main specialities (because no, there’s more than sauerkraut!) to whet your appetite… 1. Flammekueche (flamed […]
Where to buy the best kouglof in Colmar? I propose you here my two best addresses proposing the best kougelhopfs of Colmar according to me: they are both excellent. Come by early in the morning to buy them as they come out of the oven, it’s even better! If you think kugelhopf is dry, go […]