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Strasbourg’s 5 best bakeries (our favorites)
By Céline Honoré

Démarrer la journée du bon pied avant d’attaquer la visite de Strasbourg, ça commence par un bon petit-déjeuner (avec vue sur la Petite France c’est encore mieux), du bon pain frais ou de bonnes viennoiseries bien beurrées et bien croustillantes. Vous êtes plutôt spécialités alsaciennes traditionnelles (kouglof, streusel, ropfkueche, roulé ou croix à la cannelle) […]

Strasbourg’s 10 most beautiful terraces (our favorites)
By Céline Honoré

We may not have the sea in Strasbourg, but we do have the Grande Île / Ill and we know how to exploit its potential. The result? Surrounded by water, Strasbourg boasts a host of houseboats, third-party venues, floating and ephemeral bars, and lovely terraces on the quaysides to enjoy the summer and keep cool […]

Le Grand Ballon, the highest peak in the Vosges Massif!
By Laurène Philippot

Located in Alsace, on the heights of Guebwiller (25km northwest of Mulhouse), the Grand Ballon, at 1,424 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in the Vosges Massif. I’ll take you there! Don’t confuse Grand Ballon with Ballon d’Alsace The Grand Ballon should not be confused with the Ballon d’Alsace: they are two very […]

Strasbourg’s 10 best pastry shops (our favourites!)
By Céline Honoré

Looking for a delicious pastry in Alsace’s capital? We’ve selected the best pastry shops in Strasbourg… Or at least our favorites! Here you’ll find our (subjective, obviously) selection of gourmet addresses, all tried and tested (yes, that’s what we’re all about!). Map of our gourmet addresses 1. Erithaj Chocolat in the city center I liked […]

5 places for nature walks around Strasbourg
By Céline Honoré

Fancy a stroll around Strasbourg? It’s so easy! We’re lucky to have nature right on our doorstep, with beautiful natural areas to enjoy a walk, discover the flora and fauna, have a picnic…In this blog post, we give you our favorite walking spots near the Alsatian capital! Map of green spaces near Strasbourg Here’s a […]

Our 10 favorite parks and gardens in Strasbourg
By Céline Honoré

Strasbourg has no shortage of parks and gardens where you can take a stroll, sunbathe on the grass, or even have a picnic and wear your kids out! If, on the other hand, you still have some energy left and want to stretch your legs, observe the flora and fauna, or cool off when the […]

Cycling between the Villé Valley and the Alsace Wine Route (32km)
By Laurène Philippot

How about biking in the Villé Valley? Here (again!) is a great bike tour: local loop 846 “Vallée des eaux de vie et des liqueurs”, which combines discovery of the Val de Villé with a trip along the Alsace Wine Route. A magnificent combination! My summary I liked I liked less Departure from the dynamic […]

Sporty cycling circuit between forests and vineyards around Rouffach
By Laurène Philippot

Do you fancy a varied, sporty trail that takes you along the Alsace Wine Route, but also into the forest and up into the hills? I tested the local loop 348 “Between vine and forest, at the foot of the Petit Ballon”, and recommend it to you! My summary I liked I liked less We’re […]

Cycling tour between forest and vineyards around Guebwiller (25km)
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s a lovely cycling loop that lets you enjoy both the atmosphere of the Vosges forest and the Alsatian vineyards. The local loop 924 of Alsace à vélo, entitled “Le chemin des Celtes” offers a beautiful variety of landscapes in only 25km. There is a little bit of elevation gain (about 350m), which makes it […]