You must have been born in Alsace or Germany to know about Christkindel, an enigmatic figure in Alsatian and German Christmas. A discreet figure, he is rarely seen ... Read more!
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Christmas in Strasbourg Cathedral: Where Tradition Shines
Strasbourg cathedral welcomes around 4 million visitors a year, making it the second most visited church in France after Notre-Dame de Paris. As in many churches in Alsace ... Read more!
The Meisenthal glassworks and its famous Christmas baubles
If you follow the Glass and Crystal Route through the thick forests of the Vosges du Nord, you'll reach a glass mecca. Less than 10 km from Wingen, ... Read more!
In the Footsteps of the Habsburgs in Alsace: A Captivating Odyssey
This article takes you on a historical treasure hunt, following the footsteps of the Habsburgs in Alsace and unveiling a tale neglected by history textbooks. Our first stop? ... Read more!
Père Fouettard: Unraveling the Dark Side of Christmas in France
When we saw his silhouette from afar, we were already terrified! As a child, I remember the visit of the sinister Père Fouettard. Fortunately for good children, Saint ... Read more!
The Graoully legend aka the Terror of Metz
At the mention of its name, the inhabitants of Metz would flee inside their homes. The Graoully was a powerful, ugly, nasty monster that raged in and around ... Read more!
France’s Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace
Since it was founded in 1982, the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France has grown to include a network of 172 members in October 2022. These are ... Read more!
The Colours of Alsace: A Chromatic Quest
In this new article, I invite you to plunge into a colourful world in the heart of Alsace, a picturesque region with a unique charm and rural landscapes. ... Read more!
En passant par la Lorraine
En passant par la Lorraine is a classic of the French nursery rhymes. Who doesn't know its tune, with its clogs, its dondaine, its three captains and the ... Read more!
Around Colmar: 20 Must-See Places to Explore
Colmar is a must-see destination in Alsace. Situated between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, the Alsace wine capital is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding region. With wine villages, ... Read more!
Hans Trapp, the terror of the children of Alsace
Riding his black horse, he roams the countryside of northern Alsace with a vengeance. Hans Trapp is the terror of Alsatian gatherings. On St Nicholas' Eve, he proudly ... Read more!
10 must-see museums in Mulhouse
The museums in Mulhouse are so famous that they attract visitors from all over France and Europe. Their fame has even spread to the far corners of the ... Read more!
Unforgettable two-week waterway holidays in Lorraine
The French give Lorraine an unfair reputation as an industrial region and, therefore, not very interesting from a tourist point of view. A holidaymaker travelling through the region’s ... Read more!
Mirabelle of Lorraine: A Delicious Golden Plum
The olive tree in Provence, the apple tree in Normandy, the vine in Alsace and… the mirabelle plum in Lorraine! Why has the mirabelle of Lorraine become THE ... Read more!
The Grand Tour of Alsace: A 12-Day Itinerary
For many wishing to discover Alsace, organising an itinerary is not an obvious idea. Which sites to visit? Which towns and villages are worth a visit? Having travelled ... Read more!
The Seven Wonders of Alsace [+ 13 other sites]
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldBefore we get to the heart of the matter (the wonders of Alsace), let's open our history books. I'm sure you've heard ... Read more!
The Best of Rural Alsace – 5 Areas To Discover
After the long winter period, we all want to dream of warm sunny days. With the return of warm weather on the horizon, the need to get away ... Read more!
Jaumont Stone: the golden stone of Metz
The city of Metz is grey? Baliverne! OK, I admit that the sunshine in Moselle is not equivalent to that in Colmar or Marseille. But from there to ... Read more!
Euville Stone: the epic story of a Lorraine stone!
I bet most readers of this blog have never heard of the Euville stone. And yet, this building material has given rise to some of the most famous ... Read more!
Vosges sandstone: the Rhineland’s emblematic stone
Do you know what Strasbourg Cathedral, the Lion of Belfort, Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, the Main Post Office in Metz and the Imperial Cathedral in Speyer have in common? Vosges ... Read more!
