It would be a shame to come to Alsace without not only tasting beer, one of the region’s specialties, but also visiting an artisanal brewery. We’re fortunate in that the region is full of microbreweries and brewpubs, some of which open their doors to visitors. Here are some Alsatian breweries we’ve tried and approved! Brewery […]
Of course, we “know” Murbach Abbey, located in the Guebwiller Valley, because everyone has seen it countless times on their Instagram feed: it’s one of Alsace’s postcards. However, beyond the beautiful photos that we can take of the place, we do not know the history of this religious temple. Shall I tell you about it? […]
In La Wantzenau, north of Strasbourg, is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the Second World War. The MM Park is even an essential stop on the tour of the Americans or the British who come to Europe in the footsteps of the conflict. The Museum is however quite unknown to the […]
Château de Lichtenberg, located in the Bas-Rhin region of northern Alsace, on the border with Moselle, is one of Alsace’s most beautiful castles… yet it’s not so well known! While almost everyone visits the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, the Château de Lichtenberg is less well known. My summary I liked I liked a little less A […]
Have you ever heard of the Graufthal Rock Houses? I had already admired these troglodyte houses nestled at the foot of the pink sandstone cliffs from the outside one day but had not yet had the opportunity to visit them. Yes, these incredible blue houses can be visited and it is really worth it! Where […]
We are lucky in Alsace, we have many spas of very good quality. With The Woodness Spa, I tested a spa that’s quite different from the others: it’s not attached to a hotel, it’s much smaller, but it’s private. My summary I liked I liked a little less An intimate spa The Woodness Spa is […]
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 […]
Strasbourg’s Bains municipaux are a complex of public baths located on boulevard de la Victoire, in the Neustadt district. A real place of well-being and relaxation for all the inhabitants of the city and visitors, due to the wide variety of facilities and services offered. If you’re visiting Strasbourg, come rain or shine, I recommend […]