On the road of the crests, between Sainte Marie aux Mines and Cernay, we find the highest summit of Alsace: the Grand Ballon. After a good farmhouse inn nearby, my sister, our children (ages 4 to 8) and I chose this summit hike, advertised as easy and all-public. She had some surprises in store for […]
If you’re looking to flirt with the Vosges crests while taking in some beautifully varied scenery, I’ve found the perfect hike in Alsace. The Trois Lacs hike, aboveOrbey, is a fairly classic Vosges hike, but it’s well worth it! As the name suggests, it takes in Lac Noir, Lac Blanc and Lac des Truites (also […]
The Linge Memorial Museum is a commemorative site (classified as a historical monument since 1921) retracing the history of the battle of the Linge. The Linge Memorial (like theHartmannswillerkopf) is an excellent place to visit if you’re interested in remembrance tourism and want to learn more about the Great War in Alsace, while visiting an […]
Hissez ho, moussaillons! From July to September, Alsace Plaisance is offering you the chance to take the controls of an electric boat without a license, and sail for 1 hour on the Rhone-Rhine canal in Mulhouse. The pier is located behind the Museum of Textile Printing, a short walk from the train station and the […]
The sun is already shining brightly this summer morning. Alexandra from Riq’ecotours welcomes us with a smile in the heart of Riquewihr, at the Domaine de la Tour Blanche. She leads us a few steps further to the shed where the electric scooters are stored for the departure briefing! My summary I liked I liked […]
How about a bike ride around Mulhouse? It’s not the best-known area for cycling in Alsace, but there are some interesting itineraries! I’m proposing two circuits here, one that will let you discover Mulhouse’s surroundings, strolling along the Rhine, and the other more urban. 1. Rhineland cycle route (58km) Here’s a cycling loop I’ve come […]
The question of the best ice cream shop in Strasbourg comes up as soon as summer approaches! What are my favorite ice cream shops in Strasbourg, where I can taste quality ice cream and sorbets? Obviously, I haven’t tried out all the addresses in town, and this selection is subjective, but you’re unlikely to be […]
Bringing back souvenirs from Alsace or finding a gift: a real hassle for some, a pleasure for others… Personally, I prefer to buy things that are handmade and/or artisanal and local. Fortunately, Strasbourg has many art and craft stores that are completely compatible with small budgets! Here are my favorite addresses for designer stores and […]
“Alsatian is a mixture of French and German” This statement, which you may have heard before, is totally…wrong ! Let me explain in this article. What is Alsatian? Alsatian is in fact a Germanic dialect in the same way as Bavarian, Saxon or Swiss German. In fact, these dialects are even older than the standard […]