The Hartmannswillerkopf, also known as Vieil Armand, is one of those places in Alsace that you can see from the plain without always realising what it represents. You ... Read more!
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Belfort: 10 Must-See Sights in the City of the Lion
Belfort is one of those French towns that never felt like a distant place on the map to me, but rather like part of my familiar landscape. For ... Read more!
Strasbourg City Break: Watch My Full Guide
A Strasbourg City Break is one of the easiest — and most rewarding — escapes you can take from Paris. In less than two hours by train, you can step ... Read more!
Discover the Kaysersberg Valley in the Vosges
We are here in the Welche country, that is to say, in a part of Alsace where the language and culture are traditionally Romance. The Kaysersberg Valley in ... Read more!
The Peace of Westphalia and Alsace : from Habsburg to France
This research on the Peace of Westphalia and Alsace tells how a peace treaty signed in 1648 not only ended the Thirty Years’ War, but also changed the fate ... Read more!
The Peace of Westphalia: The 1648 Treaties That Redrew Europe
The Peace of Westphalia: The End of an Endless War By the mid-seventeenth century, Europe was exhausted. For thirty years, the continent had been ravaged by a conflict of ... Read more!
The Vosges Farm Inns: A Meal with the Taste of the Mountains
The Vosges farm inns may not ring a bell if you’ve never travelled to this corner of north-eastern France, yet they are among the most authentic and heart-warming ... Read more!
Flames of Faith: Molsheim and the Counter-Reformation in Alsace
Molsheim and the Counter-Reformation tells the story of a small Alsatian town that rose to prominence as a Catholic stronghold in the shadow of Protestant Strasbourg. In the ... Read more!
Molsheim, Alsace: Where History and Speed Collide
My last visit to Molsheim in Alsace was back in December 2018. It was that kind of crisp, dry cold that nips at your cheeks and makes you ... Read more!
Mulhouse Carnival: The Festive Traditions You Can’t Miss
The Carnival of Mulhouse is a dazzling and vibrant celebration deeply rooted in the Alsace region. Every year, the city comes alive with music, flamboyant costumes, and a ... Read more!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Museums in Mulhouse: 10 Amazing Places to Discover
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!
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 World Before we get to the heart of the matter (the wonders of Alsace), let's open our history books. I'm sure you've ... 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!
