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! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Unterlinden […]
What if one of Alsace’s most beautiful Romanesque churches was hidden away from the main tourist routes? I’m taking you to visit Ottmarsheim Church, east of Mulhouse, right on the Rhine. Its Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Abbey and its unique octagonal layout in Alsace truly surprised me: it’s a Romanesque art gem, and it’s free to discover! The […]
Did you know Alsace had its own silver rush? In the Val d’Argent, around Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, miners dug through rock by hand as early as the 16th century, and their tunnels can still be visited today. Of course, there’s not an ounce of precious metal left, but between caving, via ferrata, an escape game, and a […]
Visit the Colmar Toy Museum with the family—that’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while now. It’s definitely one of the must-see family attractions in Alsace. The museum is located in the center of Colmar, on a street typical of the city. The essentials at a glance My Thoughts on the Colmar Toy Museum […]
Choco Story is Colmar’s chocolate museum. We took advantage of the Colmar Christmas market to visit one of the city’s most indulgent museums as a family. Its name leaves no room for doubt: it’s all about… chocolate! The essentials at a glance My Review of Choco Story Colmar I liked I liked less Choco Story […]
Descending 30 meters underground, walking through concrete galleries, and seeing an eclipse turret in action: this is what awaits you when visiting the Maginot Line in Alsace. 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 […]
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 […]
The Musée Lalique traces the history of the factory and lets visitors discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It’s a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting! Please note: the museum is currently closed following a burglary that occurred in July. Its reopening is announced for November 28, 2026. I […]