Do you know the Alsatian kelsch? I present you today the last workshop still making kelsch in Alsace: theAtelier de tissage Kelsch, located in Sentheim in the...
Alsatian culture and traditions
Gourmet walks in Alsace, or how to combine walking and gastronomy!
Gourmet walks in Alsace: a must this summer! I must admit that when the weather is nice, I enjoy this double pleasure at least once, which combines my...
Visit of the Alsatian Museum of Strasbourg – A return to the past
With the Tomi Ungerer museum, the Alsatian museum in Strasbourg is one of my favorite cultural visits. It retraces the daily life in the Alsatian countryside...
Alsatian language – A short introduction to our dialect
"Alsatian is a mixture of French and German" This statement, which you may have heard before, is totally...wrong ! What is called Alsatian is in fact a...
Distillery Museum in Lapoutroie
Would you like to take a digestif? Mirabelle plum, pear, cherry, raspberry, quetsche, marc de Gewurtz...I'll take you to the Musée des Eaux de vie de Lapoutroie! I don't know about you, but for my...
Brewery Meteor – Visit of the museum Villa Meteor in Hochfelden
The Villa Meteor is the museum of the Meteor brewery, an important company in Alsace. It is indeed the oldest brewery in France still in activity and the only industrial brewery in Alsace still...
Visit of the historical cellar of Strasbourg hospital
Wine lovers, here is a place not to be missed during a visit to Strasbourg. The Historical cellar of the Hospices civils de Strasbourg, located in the current...
Visit of the Crystal factory Saint-Louis in Moselle – My opinion
Cristalleries de Saint-Louis is a French crystal manufacturer belonging to the Hermès group that produces pieces for the decoration, tableware, lighting and furniture industries. Founded in 1586, it...
Visit of the Maison de la Choucroute (Le Pic sauerkraut factory) in Meistratzheim
Visiting a sauerkraut factory in Alsace, that seems quite logical, no? Sauerkraut is usually the dish that comes to mind when you think of Alsatian culinary specialties (which are not just that,...
Villages of the potters of Alsace – Soufflenheim and Betschdorf potteries
Did you know that pottery was a traditional skill in Alsace, and more particularly in the Bas-Rhin? There are two pottery villages in Alsace: Soufflenheim and Betschdorf, located just outside of...
Which cellar to visit in Alsace to taste wine? My addresses
Which wineries to visit in Alsace? This question is one of those that comes up frequently among you, my dear readers... I have been a little late in writing this article simply because I am far from...
What carnival to attend in Alsace (and surroundings)?
The carnival is a popular festival very rooted in some regions of France. In Alsace, this tradition is particularly present and many carnivals animate the region each year. This is probably due to...
Alsatian specialties to taste – My little guide
You come to visit Alsace and want to discover the Alsatian gastronomy? It's a good idea, especially since there is a lot to do in the area! Here are some ideas for specialities of Alsatian cuisine...
Visit of a munster cheese factory – Ferme du Versant du Soleil
Do you know the Munster cheese? It is an Alsatian cheese with a strong taste. As its name indicates, it originates from the Valley of Munster. Even today, it...
Visit to the Spindler Art Marquetry
The Spindler marquetry is a world-famous art marquetry located in the former abbey of Saint-Leonard in Boersch, near Obernai in Alsace. It is a very old...
