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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Thur Valley: Discover the Gateway to the Alsatian High Vosges
The Thur Valley is one of those Alsatian valleys you think you know because you have driven through it. Classic mistake. You follow it up from the plain, ... Read more!
Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein: A Hidden Gem in the Alsatian Vosges
The Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is one of those places that always comes as a bit of a surprise. You know you are in Alsace. You know the classic ... 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!
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!
The Territoire de Belfort: a unique département in France
In 2022, the Territoire de Belfort celebrated its 100th birthday. This was an opportunity to take a look at the strange destiny of the smallest French département (outside ... Read more!
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Alsace To Cheer You Up!
As I write this post, France and Belgium are now confined to limit the pandemic spread. Spring is starting to appear and we are millions told to respect ... Read more!
Discover Beblenheim, a charming village in Alsace
Beblenheim is a charming village situated not far from Riquewihr. A little away from the tourist sites of the Alsace Wine Route, Beblenheim appears to be an ideal ... Read more!
What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the Ribeauvillé Christmas market has become over the years a not-to-be-missed event in Alsace. ... Read more!
Discover the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are today the most precious treasure of the [Unterlinden] museum of Colmar, one of ... Read more!
Châtenois, A Little Gem on the Alsace Wine Route
Châtenois (département of Bas-Rhin) is situated on the foothills of the Vosges and is surrounded by the vineyards of Alsace. The village is located 3 km from the town centre of Sélestat, ... Read more!
Discover the village Kintzheim in Alsace
The village of Kintzheim (département of Bas-Rhin) is a popular landmark on the Alsace Wine Route between Ribeauvillé and Sélestat. The village is home to the popular attractions of ... Read more!
Discover the village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace
The charming wine village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace is situated not far from Turckheim and Colmar on the Alsace Wine Route. It is reputed for its vineyards as well as for ... Read more!
Grand Ballon: Discover the Highest summit in the Vosges
The Grand Ballon, at 1,424 metres / 4,672 ft above sea level, is the highest summit in the Vosges Mountains. It is also the highest point in the ... Read more!
A Walking Tour in Kaysersberg, Alsace
Yesterday morning, Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In the afternoon, we continued our discovery of this beautiful part of France ... Read more!
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 was a beautiful day and we took great pleasure in discovering the old ... Read more!
Discover Ferrette in the Spring
On our last day in Alsace, we drove South of the region to the picturesque site of Ferrette in the spring. This area is known as the Sundgau and ... Read more!
Kaysersberg in the Spring
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very large crowd of visitors during the summer months and Christmas. For us, the historic ... Read more!
Thann: A Historical Country Town in Alsace
The little town of Thann lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Haut-Rhin (Alsace). A historical town which once belonged to the Habsburgs in the Middle ... Read more!
Thann Collegiate Church: A Jewel of Flamboyant Architecture
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of Alsace’s most beautiful Gothic churches. A local saying states: “The spire of Strasbourg is the highest, the ... Read more!
