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, as some people were leaving for vacation and others were returning, I treated myself to a wellness getaway at the largest hammam in Alsace, right in the heart of Strasbourg —a break that takes you to “Les Cent Ciels” (yes, that’s the name of the place—what a pun!). Let me […]
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! The essentials at a glance My Review of the Cave historique […]
Did you know that pottery is a traditional craft in Alsace? There are two pottery villages in Alsace: Soufflenheim and Betschdorf, located near Haguenau in northern Alsace. You’ve surely seen these terracotta and stoneware pieces in shops. To be sure you’re buying high-quality traditional pottery and to discover the artisans’ work, it’s best to go […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Spa of the Hostellerie La Cheneaudière is without any doubt one of the most beautiful spas in Alsace. It is my favorite, just ahead of the Yonaguni Spa in Obernai, although the choice is difficult in Alsace as we are lucky enough to have some magnificent ones! La Cheneaudière is a 5 star hotel […]
“Which winery should I visit in Alsace?” That’s one of the questions I get asked most often! Even though I’m no expert, my trips over the years have allowed me to put together a list of my favorite winemakers. Far from impersonal guidebooks, here I’m sharing a selection that’s 100% subjective and based on my […]