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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sole Uno is the name of the spa in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, just outside Basel. It’s very easy to get there from Alsace, and it’s a place I really enjoyed! My summary I liked I liked less Thermal spring water The name “Sole Uno” refers to the salt water (“sole” in German), which is the central […]
In the middle of August, between the departure of some people on vacation and the return of others, I offered myself a wellness stopover in the largest hammam in Alsace, in the heart of Strasbourg – a break that takes you to ” The Hundred Skies ” (yes that’s the name of the sign, the […]
Wine lovers, here is a place not to be missed during a visit to Strasbourg. The historic cellar of the Hospices civils de Strasbourg, located in what is now the Strasbourg University Hospital, is a wonderful and unusual discovery to make during your stay! Brief history of the Historical Cellar of the Civil Hospices of […]
Did you know that pottery was a traditional skill in Alsace? There are two potters’ villages in Alsace: Soufflenheim and Betschdorf, near Haguenau in northern Alsace. You’re bound to have seen these terracotta and stoneware potteries in the stores. To be sure you’re buying traditional quality pottery, and to discover the work of the craftsmen, […]
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 […]
The Ribeauvillé Spa is the spa of the Ribeauvillé Barrière Resort. It is located at the entrance to the village of Ribeauvilléon the Alsace Wine Route. This Barrière Group complex includes a casino, a hotel and a spa. However, you don’t need to stay in the hotel to enjoy them, they are open to everyone. […]