Wine route

Spa of the Hostellerie des Châteaux in Ottrott
By Léa Davy

After having tested great spas like the Cheneaudiere, the Dollenberg or Traube Tonbach, I thought it would be difficult to be surprised again. Wrong! I fell in love with the spa at the Hostellerie des Châteaux in Ottrott. My summary I liked I liked less A hotel in Ottrott I had a great day at […]

Travel through the vineyards on an electric scooter with Riqu’ecotours
By Vincent Schneider

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 […]

Dinner in the heart of the vineyard at Domaine Sohler Philippe
By Laurène Philippot

Have you ever dreamed of dining in the middle of the vineyards, on the Alsace Wine Route? The dream becomes reality with the Dinner in the heart of the Vineyard proposed by the Domaine Sohler Philippe in Nothalten. Having tested this dinner, I can tell you that it is a truly magical moment! So I […]

Alsace Wine Route by bike – Short guide
By Laurène Philippot

If you’re visiting Alsace, you’ll undoubtedly want to take a trip along the famous Alsace Wine Route. A great idea, but do you know that you can cycle it? The Véloroute du Vignoble (Eurovélo 5) follows the Alsace Wine Route, which stretches from Thann (southern Alsace) to Marlenheim (further north, not far from Strasbourg). In […]

Car-free Alsace Wine Route with Kutzig
By Laurène Philippot

Visit the villages of the Alsace Wine Route without a car, it is possible thanks to the Kutzig bus! Here is something that was missing for a long time: it was not necessarily easy to go to the villages of the Wine Route if you did not have a car. The Kutzig shuttle allows visitors […]

Alsace without a car – 21 ideas for visits and activities
By Laurène Philippot

Visit Alsace without a car, it’s possible! We don’t always realize it, but many visits and activities are accessible by public transport. Here are a few ideas, all tested and approved… although this list is not exhaustive, of course. Train tickets in Alsace If you take the train in Alsace, you should know that there […]

Which cellar to visit in Alsace to taste wine?
By Laurène Philippot

“Which winery should I visit in Alsace?” That’s one of the questions I get asked most often! Even though I’m no expert, my trips over the years have allowed me to put together a list of my favorite winemakers. Far from impersonal guidebooks, here I’m sharing a selection that’s 100% subjective and based on my […]

Visit of Turckheim, medieval city on the Alsace Wine Route
By Laurène Philippot

Turckheim is one of my favorite villages on the Alsace Wine Route. It is located right next to Colmar, yet many visitors just go to Eguisheim, Ribeauvillé or Riquewihr and miss Turckheim. It’s a real shame because this village is charming and has an incredible built heritage! My summary I liked I liked a little […]

Visit Scherwiller – My tips and ideas for visits
By Laurène Philippot

The village of Scherwiller is located on the Alsace Wine Route, 5 km from Sélestat in the Bas-Rhin. It’s a village that’s not really well known to tourists, and which I discovered when I cycled along the Wine Route. I really fell in love with this place, it is a beautiful village. It is really […]