This guided tour of Colmar Old Town begins at the beautiful little Unterlinden square (which means “under the lime trees” in Alsatian dialect). The square is well laid ... Read more!
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Strasbourg German Imperial District: Journey through the Neustadt
I’ve always been captivated by the grandeur of the German Imperial District of Strasbourg, a true embodiment of 19th-century German ambition. This iconic district was created in 1871 ... Read more!
Strasbourg and Europe: History and Anecdotes
Strasbourg and Europe: when a city on the River Rhine calls for reconciliation of the peoples of Europe after the tragic Second World War. In this post, we’ll ... Read more!
Strasbourg Petite France District
In Strasbourg, the Petite France district is arguably the city’s most romantic district, especially at nightfall. A succession of canals along which have been built beautiful half-timbered houses ... Read more!
Discover the Grande Ile: Strasbourg Old Town
The discovery of Strasbourg old town and its picturesque atmosphere is a real enchantment. It is easy to understand the pride the Strasbourgeois feel for their city, given its ... Read more!
Strasbourg History in 8 Key Periods
Exploring Strasbourg History, a city with a heritage spanning over 2,000 years, presents a fascinating challenge. The tapestry of Strasbourg‘s past is woven with myriad stories and anecdotes ... Read more!
Discover the scenic Alsace Wine Route
The Alsace Wine Route, inaugurated in 1953, is a 170-kilometre journey through time and taste. Winding its way through the heart of the Alsatian vineyards from north to ... Read more!
Discover the formidable Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle
At 757 metres high, the Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle dominates the Plain of Alsace. Its imposing pink sandstone structure stands out. Ideally situated with the heart of the Alsace Wine ... Read more!
Why you should visit the Vosges mountains
Unlike the Alps and the Pyrenees, the Vosges mountains are synonymous with softness thanks to the rounded shape of their peaks, the “ballons” (rounded summits). The immense forest ... Read more!
Colmar Collegiate
The Colmar Collegiate is the most imposing in all of Colmar and often carries the name “Cathedral”. However, this is more or less a misrepresentation, since the city has ... Read more!
Strasbourg Cathedral: discover the Gothic masterpiece!
Attracting around 4 million visitors yearly, Strasbourg Cathedral is the second most-visited cathedral in France after Notre Dame de Paris and well before those of Metz, Reims and Chartres. ... Read more!
Discover the Medieval Alsace Castles
Much like Périgord, Alsace is one of France’s regions with the most medieval castles. More than 500 are counted here, mainly distributed from north to south, at the ... Read more!
Route des Crêtes des Vosges
Sublime countryside, panoramic views extending to the distant Alps and riding on the hills, the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges is following the example of the Route ... Read more!
Belfort History: Epic Battles and Enduring Spirit
Nestled in the northeast of France, Belfort is a city rich in history and charm. For many years, I had the pleasure of knowing this city intimately, thanks ... Read more!
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a brilliant philosopher, physician, musician, clergyman and theological scholar. As recognition for his many years of humanitarian work he was awarded the Nobel Peace ... Read more!
Alsace Wines
The Alsace vineyard extends across the hills of the Vosges at between 200 and 400 metres high, over some 14,000 hectares of grapevines which produce an average of ... Read more!
What to see in the Colmar Little Venice
At the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, Colmar is very well located and while it may not be the capital of Alsace, it remains one of its ... Read more!
Mulhouse, Alsace
At the crossroads of two major axes: Zurich-Paris and Rhin-Rhône, Mulhouse might seem an uninteresting stopover. A few hours are enough to visit the old town centre which ... Read more!
Ecomusée d’Alsace: France’s Largest Open-Air Museum
Since the 1970s, several eco-museums have been opened in large outdoor sites throughout France and Europe, focusing on displaying the regional cultural heritage and the involvement of the ... Read more!
Strasbourg, Alsace
Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and is located on the left bank of the Rhine River, in France’s northeast. With a population of more than 470,000, it is ... Read more!
