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!
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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 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!
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!
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!
Alsace Wine Route: A Practical Guide to the Villages and Vineyards
The Alsace Wine Route is one of my favourite ways to explore Alsace. It winds for more than 170 kilometres along the foothills of the Vosges, linking vineyards, medieval ... 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!
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 in Alsace: What to See, Do and Why Visit
Mulhouse is not always the first place that comes to mind when planning a trip to Alsace. Most visitors dream first of Strasbourg, Colmar, Riquewihr, or a wine ... 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!
Kientzheim
At the foot of the undulating hills covered by vineyards, the wine-growing village of Kientzheim is located between the very popular sites of Riquewihr and Kaysersberg. Founded in ... Read more!
Discover Riquewihr: A Timeless Gem on the Alsace Wine Route
Listed among the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr is rightly the pearl of the Alsatian vineyards with its remarkable half-timbered houses. Situated along the Alsace Wine Route, the village attracts ... Read more!
Eguisheim: What to See in Alsace’s Fairytale Wine Village
Eguisheim is one of the most recognisable villages in Alsace. Its colourful half-timbered houses, cobbled lanes and flower-filled windows appear on countless postcards, calendars and travel brochures. Yet ... Read more!
Colmar Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Know Before You Visit
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!
