Are you looking for ideas for easy, accessible bike rides in Alsace that are a little off the beaten track? See you along the Rhine! You’ll find itineraries that are completely flat and not at all difficult. Of course, we have the famous Véloroute du Rhin in Alsace (Eurovélo 15), but if you’re looking for […]

Ah, the Valley of Munster! This little corner of paradise nestled in the mountains of the Alsatian Vosges is a veritable jewel of nature where I love to spend my weekends. In this blog post, I invite you to explore the many facets of the Munster Valley: hiking in lush green landscapes, cultural experiences and, […]

Looking for a great hike in Grendelbruch? This is my favorite hike, the one I often walk or run whenever I get to my Mon escapade cottage. It’s simple, I love it! We’re in Alsace, but we’re enjoying the landscapes of the Massif des Vosges, with beautiful stretches of forest and stubble. One of the […]

Looking for a fun day out with the kids? The Au Pays des Bûcherons trail in Grendelbruch is just what you need! Just a stone’s throw from my gîte mon Escapade, I enjoyed discovering this pretty little family trail. And if you’re looking for more of a hike, don’t hesitate to check out this hike […]

Watch out, good plan! The Bruche Valley Tourist Office offers a number of different themed day trips. I tried out the Vell’Ness day, which combines cycling and wellness. A pretty ideal program, don’t you think? The Vel’Ness day is available at several of the valley’s spas: Chez Julien, La Cheneaudière and the Velleda wellness center. […]

Are you looking for a beautiful hike in the Vosges with magnificent panoramic views? I’ve got just the thing for you with this loop hike in the Bruche Valley, which is undoubtedly one of my favorite hikes in Alsace! This fairly strenuous hike (16km and approx. 800 metres ascent) starts in Lutzelhouse and takes you […]

After the Canal de la Sarre, here’s an article dedicated to the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, which we know well in Alsace. It’s one of the classic places for bike rides from Strasbourg, for example! It links Vitry-le-François en Marne to Strasbourg, but I’m going to concentrate here on the Alsace and Moselle […]

How about discovering the Sundgau by bike? I’d already been to the area a few times, once on a mountain bike (the Sundgau has the largest mountain bike area in Alsace) and the other time for a several-day tour of southern Alsace. This time, I’m proposing a beautiful loop bike ride that will give you […]

The Canal des Houillères de la Sarre, also known simply as the Canal de la Sarre, is a 65km-long canal linking Grosbliederstroff (between Sarreguemines in Lorraine and Saarbrücken in Germany) to Gondrexange (Lorraine), passing through Alsace bossue.a Gondrexange is the junction with the Canal de la Marne au Rhin. This canal dates back to the […]