Are you a gourmand and/or gourmet looking to visit Alsace? Rest assured, you’re in the right region: here we like to eat and drink well! In addition to the delicious traditional restaurants you’ll find along the way, here are some ideas for gourmet visits in the region. Numerous companies in the gastronomy sector open their […]
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. You’ll be spoilt for choice, but the trick is to make sure you don’t fall into the tourist trap, but come back with quality souvenirs and gifts that truly represent the region. I’ll help you sort through all […]
If there’s a typically local, somewhat forgotten tradition that binds Alsatians and Mosellans together, it’s that of the Wàldmeister! Lucky you, I’m going to share my experience with you, because spring is just around the corner, and it’s almost time for the fragrant woodruff, the French name for Wàldmeister. Sweet woodruff In Latin it is […]
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 […]
Gourmet walks in Alsace: a must this summer! I must admit that when the weather is nice, I enjoy this double pleasure at least once, which combines my two favorite activities. Do you know it? Do you practice? It seems that the gourmet walks are initially well a concept of theEast of France… Known for […]
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 […]