The Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Itinerary
How many people visiting Paris and France know about Alsace in the north-east of France? It boasts some…
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Discover Beblenheim, a charming village in Alsace
Beblenheim is a charming village situated not far from Riquewihr. A little away from the…
What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the…
Discover the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are…
5 Christmas Markets on the Alsace Wine Route
The Alsace Wine Route is a scenic itinerary that criss-crosses the Alsatian vineyards from Marlenheim…
Discover the Basel Christmas Market in Switzerland
On the border of France, the Swiss city of Basel (or Basle) hosts Switzerland’s largest Christmas…
Winter and Snow in Southern Alsace
Winter is here at last! For a few days we are visiting Alsace and against all expectations snow…
What you should know about the Mulhouse Carnival
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
Our choice for the Best Christmas market 2016 contest
This year, European Best Destination is launching a contest for the ‘Best Christmas market in Europe’. You…
Châtenois, Alsace
Châtenois (département of Bas-Rhin) is situated on the foothills of the Vosges and is surrounded by the vineyards…
Kintzheim, Alsace
The village of Kintzheim (département of Bas-Rhin) is a popular landmark on the Alsace Wine…
Discover the village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace
The charming wine village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace is situated not far from Turckheim and Colmar on the…
The summit of the Grand-Ballon in the Vosges
The Grand-Ballon is the highest summit in the Vosges and is situated between the valleys…
A Walking Tour in Kaysersberg, Alsace
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In…
A morning Walking Tour in Colmar, Alsace
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. It…
Discover Ferrette in the Spring
On our last day in Alsace, we chose to drive South of the region to…
Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace
The little town of Dambach-la-Ville (pop. 2,000) lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département…
Kaysersberg in the Spring
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very…
Thann, Alsace
The little town of Thann lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Haut-Rhin…
Thann Collegiate
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic churches…
Ebersmunster Abbey Church
The former abbey church of Saint-Maurice in the village of Ebersmunster near Sélestat is considered…
Sélestat, Alsace
The town of Sélestat is situated in the centre of Alsace in the Bas-Rhin, between…
Turckheim, Alsace
The little town of Turckheim lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, six kilometres east…
Rouffach, Alsace
Rouffach is a little town of 5,000 between Colmar (15kms) and Guebwiller (10kms) in the département…
Discovering Rouffach in Alsace
After spending an entire week in bed with the flu, time had finally come to…
Les Étofféeries: the Christmas Market of Mulhouse in 2014
Mulhouse, to the South of Alsace, is home to a popular Christmas market named ‘Les Étofféeries’.…
Discovering the Christmas Market of Éguisheim in Alsace
Last night we left Paris for a long weekend break in Alsace, the land of…
Discover the Alsatian Christmas market in Gare de l’Est
Stuck in Paris and can’t visit Alsace this Christmas? No worries, Alsace comes to you!…
2014 Dates of Christmas Markets in France
Originating in Alsace, Christmas markets are now found in most cities in France. Every year,…
The first soldiers who fell during the First World War
With a bit of research we found out the names of the first soldiers who…
Hirtzbach, Alsace
Last Sunday we visited the little flower-decked village of Hirtzbach, secretly situated to the South…
Obernai, Alsace
The charming little town of Obernai, Alsace is located at the foot of Mount St.…
Why you should spend Easter in Alsace
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine which are touching the…
Top 10 things to see in Alsace
The region of Alsace in north-eastern France is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered…
Top 10 Things to See in Strasbourg
Strasbourg has mirrored the changing fortunes of France and Alsace for hundreds of years. Worldly famous…
Christmas Gastronomy of Alsace
The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to…
Why we dreamt about the Obernai Christmas Market
Ideally situated in the foothills of the Vosges, along the scenic Alsace Wine Route lies historic Obernai. As Christmas…
Discover the Sélestat Christmas Market
Located between Strasbourg and Colmar, the historic town of Sélestat is an important landmark in…
Discover the Kaysersberg Christmas Market in Alsace
Kaysersberg, the “Mountain of the Emperor”, certainly deserves its prestigious name. When the time of…
Riquewihr Christmas Market
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr is surrounded by the vineyards of…
Éguisheim Christmas Market
Éguisheim, the birthplace of the Alsatian vineyards, was chosen as the French’s most beautiful villages…
Discover the Foret Enchantee of Altkirch, Alsace
For the Christmas season, the little town of Altkirch in the Sundgau radically departs from…
Christmas in Guebwiller
The little town of Guebwiller is situated along the Alsace Wine Route at the foot…
Thann Christmas Market
The little town of Thann is situated at the foot of the Vosges mountains and…
The Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary!
This year, the Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Arguably the most beautiful…
Éguisheim: the favourite village of the French people in 2013!
Last night, a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown on French TV channel…
What do French people celebrate on Europe Day?
“Vive l’Europe!”. On Europe Day more than 500 million Europeans (including about 67 million French…
What you need to know about the Alsace Region
The Alsace region is located in north-eastern France and is famous for its wine, its…
Leckerlis from Basle – Leckerlis de Bâle
Leckerlis are swiss little gingerbreads which come from Basle on the border of France and…
Bredalas Christmas Cookies – Bredalas de Noël
Bredalas are little Christmas cookies whose preparation date back to the Renaissance. This is probably…