The Museum “The secrets of chocolate” is a chocolate museum located in Strasbourg, or more exactly in Geispolsheim, 15 minutes away. It is located in a slightly out-of-the-way place, in an industrial zone, because it is the museum next to the production site of the Schaal chocolate factory, which is just next door. I had […]

Cristalleries de Saint-Louis is a French crystal manufacturer belonging to the Hermès group that produces pieces for the decoration, tableware, lighting and furniture industries. Founded in 1586, it is the oldest crystal factory in France! It is possible to visit the Saint-Louis crystal works, which allows you to immerse yourself in the know-how of the […]

The visit of the Unterlinden Museum is a must during a visit to Colmar. It is a magnificent museum both in its architecture and in the richness of its collections. I did not expect it for a small city like Colmar and was really seduced! A museum with remarkable architecture History of the creation of […]

I take you to visit the church of Ottmarsheim, one of the most beautiful churches in Alsace. Ottmarsheim is located east of Mulhouse, on the banks of the Rhine. We are here away from the Alsatian tourist routes, and yet a nice surprise awaits the visitors coming to the area… The abbey of Ottmarsheim is […]

Alsace is home toancient silver mines. These are located in the valley of Sainte-Marie aux Mines, nicknamed the “Val d’Argent”. Silver is no longer found in these mines, which were first exploited in the 16th century, but it is possible to discover the old galleries dug in the mines by visiting the Tellurium Park or […]

Visiting the Colmar Toy Museum with my family, this is something I wanted to do for some time. It’s one of the must-do family activities in Alsace. The museum is located in the center of Colmar, in a typical street of the city. What can you see at the Musée du Jouet in Colmar? The […]

Choco Story is the chocolate museum of Colmar. We took advantage of the Christmas market in Colmar with our family to visit one of the most gourmet museums in the city. Its name leaves no room for doubt: it’s dedicated to… chocolate! What is Choco Story in Colmar? Choco Story is a “chain” of museums […]

Although I grew up very far from France, visiting the Maginot Line is a childhood dream for the history buff that I am. I had no idea that I would one day be living in Alsace, the region where one of the most important works of the line is open to the public: Fort Schoenenbourg […]

Strasbourg Notre Dame Cathedral is the oldest Gothic cathedral in the world and one of the must-sees when visiting Strasbourg. It is the second most visited cathedral in France, just after Notre Dame de Paris! It is easily recognizable by its pink sandstone façade and its unique tower. It is really beautiful and imposing! Follow […]