In La Wantzenau, north of Strasbourg, MM Park is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the Second World War, and it’s even a must-visit stop for Americans and Britons retracing the footsteps of the conflict in Europe. Yet many Alsatians have never visited it. Housed in a former 7,000 m² printing house, […]
Perched on the heights of northern Alsace, right on the border with Moselle, Lichtenberg Castle is one of my favorite fortified castles in the region. Yet it’s far more under-the-radar than Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. Here, there are no simple ruins: restored pink sandstone, contemporary extensions in copper, wood and glass, and a visit that children enjoy […]
Blue houses nestled beneath a cliff of pink sandstone: that’s the surprising setting that awaited me in Graufthal, in the Vosges du Nord. I’d already admired them from the outside, without ever stepping through the door. Verdict: the Maisons des Rochers can be visited, and it’s really well worth the detour! You’ll discover troglodyte houses […]
Did you know that people in Alsace and Moselle changed nationality four times between 1870 and 1945? The Alsace-Moselle Memorial, in Schirmeck in the Bruche Valley, retraces this unique story from 1870 through to European integration. Put like that, it might sound a bit dry. But the museum is really well done and genuinely interesting. […]
Strasbourg shares the title of European capital with Brussels. The good news is that you can visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg and learn more about the European institutions. It’s a great way to broaden your horizons, even if it’s raining in Strasbourg. The Essentials at a Glance My Thoughts on the Tour of the […]
The Strasbourg Historical Museum is the perfect starting point for exploring Strasbourg through its history, from the Middle Ages to the creation of the European institutions. From a free city to a revolutionary city and then a European capital, visitors travel back in time through a beautiful collection that emphasizes interactive experiences. Shall we explore […]
I had been hearing about this famous Vaisseau in Strasbourg for a long time. It was time for me to go there and of course, with my young guinea pigs who were the right age. You will have a great time with your family because you can share experiences and animations together. In fact, your […]
The “Secrets of Chocolate” Museum is a chocolate museum located in Strasbourg—or more precisely, in Geispolsheim, 15 minutes away. It’s located a bit off the beaten path, in an industrial area, since the museum is attached to the Schaal chocolate factory’s production site, which is right next door. It’s a beautiful museum—both enjoyable and educational! […]
The Cristallerie Saint-Louis, the oldest crystal factory in France, is open to visitors! Located in Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche, in Moselle, right next to Alsace, it now belongs to the Hermès group. I did the combined museum and manufacture visit: watching the glassmakers shape molten crystal is fascinating. Here’s my review, the opening hours, and my tips for […]