Grand Est comprises of the former administrative regions of Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine. It is the sixth largest of the regions of France and includes three mountain ranges: the Vosges, the (Alsatian) Jura and the Ardennes. The region is bordered by the River Rhine on the East which forms the border with Germany. The region’s largest cities are Strasbourg, Nancy, Metz, Mulhouse, Reims and Troyes. The head city of the region is Strasbourg.
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
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If the Rhine is the emblematic river of Alsace, the Moselle is the backbone of…
On Wednesday the 1st July 2020 a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown…
After the success of 50 photos of Spring in Alsace, I’m striking back with a new…
As I write this post, France and Belgium are now confined to limit the pandemic…
First time in Nancy? Well, you’re in for a treat! Over your 2 days in…
You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another…
The glass and crystal route links all the major glass and crystal works in Lorraine…
How many people visiting Paris and France know about Alsace in the north-east of France? It boasts some…
Beblenheim is a charming village situated not far from Riquewihr. A little away from the…
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the…
Vineyards and wine in Lorraine? You and I are not dreaming! Caught between two famous wine regions,…
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are…
On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced…
The Alsace Wine Route is a scenic itinerary that criss-crosses the Alsatian vineyards from Marlenheim…
On the border of France, the Swiss city of Basel (or Basle) hosts Switzerland’s largest Christmas…
We are now finishing up the Summer holidays here in France and getting ready for school…
Spring is a beautiful season of the year to start discovering towns and villages around…
Today the president of the Regional Council of Alsace-Champagne-Ardennes-Lorraine announced the name which has been…
Winter is here at last! For a few days we are visiting Alsace and against all expectations snow…
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
Châtenois (département of Bas-Rhin) is situated on the foothills of the Vosges and is surrounded by the vineyards…
The village of Kintzheim (département of Bas-Rhin) is a popular landmark on the Alsace Wine…
The charming wine village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace is situated not far from Turckheim and Colmar on the…
The Grand-Ballon is the highest summit in the Vosges and is situated between the valleys…
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In…
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. It…
On our last day in Alsace, we chose to drive South of the region to…
The little town of Dambach-la-Ville (pop. 2,000) lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département…
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very…
The little town of Thann lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Haut-Rhin…
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic churches…
The former abbey church of Saint-Maurice in the village of Ebersmunster near Sélestat is considered…
The town of Sélestat is situated in the centre of Alsace in the Bas-Rhin, between…
The little town of Turckheim lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, six kilometres east…
Rouffach is a little town of 5,000 between Colmar (15kms) and Guebwiller (10kms) in the département…
Stuck in Paris and can’t visit Alsace this Christmas? No worries, Alsace comes to you!…
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become…
With a bit of research we found out the names of the first soldiers who…
Last Sunday we visited the little flower-decked village of Hirtzbach, secretly situated to the South…
The charming little town of Obernai, Alsace is located at the foot of Mount St.…
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine which are touching the…
The region of Alsace in north-eastern France is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered…
Nancy is Lorraine’s largest city and the former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine. The…
Strasbourg has mirrored the changing fortunes of France and Alsace for hundreds of years. Worldly famous…
A breathtaking video of the city centre of Nancy was posted by a 18 year-old…
The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to…
Christmas in Nancy is highlighted by the Saint Nicolas Day celebrations in the beginning of…
Ideally situated in the foothills of the Vosges, along the scenic Alsace Wine Route lies historic Obernai. As Christmas…
Located between Strasbourg and Colmar, the historic town of Sélestat is an important landmark in…