Museum and monuments (when it rains)
Visit of the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar – My opinion
By Laurène

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 […]

Visit of the church of Ottmarsheim – Jewel of the Romanesque art
By Laurène

I’d like to take you on a tour of the Ottmarsheim church, one of the most beautiful in Alsace. Ottmarsheim is located east of Mulhouse, on the banks of the Rhine. It’s off the beaten track of Alsatian tourist routes, but visitors to the area are in for a pleasant surprise… TheOttmarsheim abbey church is […]

Visit old silver mines in Alsace
By Vincent

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 […]

Visit the Colmar Toy Museum – We tested it with our family!
By Clémence

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. My summary I liked I liked less What can you see at […]

Chocolate museum of Colmar – My opinion on Choco Story
By Clémence

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 […]

Maginot Line in Alsace – Visit of the Schoenenbourg Fort
By Vladimir

Although I grew up a long way from France, visiting the Maginot Line is a childhood dream for the history buff in me. Little did I know that I would one day be living in Alsace, the region where one of the line’s most important structures is open to the public: Fort Schœnenbourg in Hunspach. […]

Visit Strasbourg’s Cathedral
By Laurène

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 […]

Visit to the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder
By Laurène

The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! My summary I liked I liked less Why Wingen-sur-Moder? The museum is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace, in the village where […]