The Mulhouse Museums offer an exceptional experience in France. Some of them have gained international renown, making the Alsatian city the coveted title of “European capital of Technical ... Read more!
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The formidable story of Santa Claus in France
Santa Claus in France is called “Père Noël”. Like in any place celebrating Christmas, the French Father Christmas wears a red suit and hat with white fur trim ... Read more!
The enchanting Christmas Markets in France
Christmas markets in France are small villages made of wood stalls (called chalets). They are usually located in the main square or street of a town. They officially start ... Read more!
What are the legends of Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents to Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, German, French and Swiss children on the 6th December. He is often portrayed as a tall thin ... Read more!
Sundgau History: Echoes of Austria in a Quiet Corner of France
The Sundgau History explains much of the region’s touristic appeal, as this southern corner of Alsace was once a strategic land owned by the Habsburg Dynasty and coveted ... Read more!
Discover the Mulhouse Christmas Market in Alsace
You’ve been to the Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets. And you’re looking for another fantastic festive market in Alsace? You’ll have to go to Mulhouse, Alsace’s second most-populated city, ... Read more!
Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: Dates & Travel Tips
The Strasbourg Christmas market spreads across the squares and streets of the historic centre, from Place Broglie to the cathedral and Petite France. In this corner of Alsace, ... Read more!
Linzer Torte – Tarte de Linz
The Linzer Torte (or Tarte de Linz in French) is originally an Austrian cake often prepared for Christmas and a favourite dessert prepared in Alsace. Its name derived from the ... Read more!
Colmar Christmas Market: An Enchanting Festive Event in Alsace
The Colmar Christmas Market is truly one of my favourite festive spots in Alsace. During this festive season, the town’s medieval streets and half-timbered houses are adorned with ... Read more!
The Top Traditions of the French Christmas Tree
Decorated with ornaments, glistening tinsel, blinking fairy lights and topped by a star, the French Christmas tree has become an iconic figure of Christmas. This discovery article will ... Read more!
Christmas in Alsace: traditions and markets
Christmas in Alsace is genuinely magical. This region has had a large influence over Christmas celebrations in France. The Christmas market is a long-standing tradition there. The proximity ... Read more!
Munster cheese
Munster is a cheese from the Vosges Mountains produced in Alsace and Lorraine. Munster or Munster-Géromé is a cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte and a washed ... Read more!
Kugelhopf from Alsace: History, Legends and a Delicious Recipe
Kugelhopf, or kougelhopf as we say in France, is more than just a cake – it’s a little piece of history, tradition, and family life. In this article, ... Read more!
Mulhouse History: From Free Republic to Industrial City
Mulhouse history is about revealing a former Free Imperial City associated to Switzerland with a tradition of industrial activity taking root into the Rhineland in the 18th century. ... Read more!
Mulhouse Old Town: What to See in the Historic Centre
Mulhouse Old Town may seem to be at odds with Alsace, where visitors are used to seeing half-timbered houses in picturesque districts such as Colmar and Strasbourg. Despite the ... Read more!
Discover the Sundgau in Alsace
Located between the Plain of Alsace, the Rhine River, the Vosges and the Jura mountains, the Sundgau region has its own distinctive geographic character. The hilly region is ... Read more!
Alsatian Wood Painting: The Art of Painted Furniture
Alsatian wood painting is one of the most colourful expressions of traditional folk art in Alsace. For generations, local craftspeople transformed chests, wardrobes, beds and small domestic objects with ... Read more!
The little guide to half-timbered houses in Alsace
Colourful, decorative and flowery, the half-timbered houses in Alsace are part of the local landscape and contribute to the image of a region located on the side of ... Read more!
What you should see in Colmar Old Town
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!
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!
