Sport

Munster Valley – 12 things to do
By Laurène Philippot

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, […]

Grendelbruch – Hohbuhl and Piton du Falkenstein hike
By Laurène Philippot

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! My summary I liked I liked a little less A magnificent hike With this hike, we’re in Alsace but we’re also enjoying the […]

Family outing on the Au Pays des Bûcherons trail in Grendelbruch
By Laurène Philippot

Looking for a fun day out with the kids? The Au Pays des Bûcherons trail in Grendelbruch is just what you need! My summary I liked I liked a little less A family journey Just a stone’s throw from my gîte mon Escapade, I enjoyed discovering this pretty little family trail. And if you’re looking […]

A cycling and spa day in the Bruche Valley
By Laurène Philippot

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? My summary I liked I liked a little less Vel’Ness Day in the Bruche Valley The Vel’Ness day is available […]

Hike to the Mutzig Rock and the Stone door in Bruche Valley
By Laurène Philippot

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 one of my favorite hikes in Alsace! This sporty hike from Lutzelhouse takes you to the Rocher de Mutzig, from where you’ll have an […]

What to do on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin?
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Autour du Canal” cycling loop in the Sundgau (40km)
By Laurène Philippot

How about exploring the Sundgau by bike? I’d like to suggest a lovely 40-kilometer loop bike ride that will give you a good overview of this charming corner of the southern part of the region. My summary I liked I liked a little less The Sundgau, a great playground for cyclists The Sundgau is particularly […]

What can you do on the Saar Canal?
By Laurène Philippot

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 This canal dates back to the 19th century and was built to transport coal from the Lorraine coalfields. […]

Walk on the Schauinsland in the Black Forest (Germany)
By Laurène Philippot

Are you ready to discover one of the most beautiful landscapes around Freiburg in Germany? A stroll through Schauinsland is a great way to admire the panoramic views of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and enjoy the surrounding nature. My summary I liked I liked a little less A mountain in the Schwarzwald near Freiburg The […]