
The favourite village of the French people in 2020
On Wednesday the 1st July 2020 a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown…
On Wednesday the 1st July 2020 a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown…
As I write this post, France and Belgium are now confined to limit the pandemic…
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…
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are…
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…
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!…
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…
Strasbourg has mirrored the changing fortunes of France and Alsace for hundreds of years. Worldly famous…
The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to…
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…
Kaysersberg, the “Mountain of the Emperor”, certainly deserves its prestigious name. When the time of…
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr is surrounded by the vineyards of…
Eguisheim, the birthplace of the Alsatian vineyards, was chosen as the French’s most beautiful villages…
For the Christmas season, the little town of Altkirch in the Sundgau radically departs from…
The little town of Guebwiller is situated along the Alsace Wine Route at the foot…
The little town of Thann is situated at the foot of the Vosges mountains and…
This year, the Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Arguably the most beautiful…
“Vive l’Europe!” On Europe Day 27 states and more than 446 million Europeans (including about…
The Alsace region is located in north-eastern France and is famous for its wine, its…
Leckerlis are swiss little gingerbreads which come from Basle on the border of France and…
Bredalas are little Christmas cookies whose preparation date back to the Renaissance. This is probably…
Mulhouse hosts several museums, some of which have gained international renown, making the city the…
Christmas markets in France are small villages made up of little stalls made of wood (called chalets).…
The Sundgau’s touristic appeal is closely linked to its history. This territory was once a…
You’ve been to the Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets. And you’re looking for another fantastic…