Various (when it rains)

The Woodness Spa – Small, private and intimate spa
By Laurène Philippot

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 municipal baths – Guide and review
By Laurène Philippot

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, the Rheinfelden thermal baths
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Hammam Les Cent Ciels in Strasbourg – The biggest in Alsace!
By Vivine

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 […]

Visit of the historical cellar of Strasbourg hospital
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Villages of the potters of Alsace – Soufflenheim and Betschdorf potteries
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Visit old silver mines in Alsace
By Vincent Schneider

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 […]

Ribeauvillé spa – My opinion on the thermal baths of the Barrière casino
By Laurène Philippot

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. […]

Spa La Cheneaudière – My opinion on one of the most beautiful spas in Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]