Learn the top Alsace villages to visit, featuring famous towns, hidden gems along the Alsace wine route, where to stay, and things to do!
Looking to visit the Alsace region on your next trip to France? Here's how to spend one day in Colmar with gorgeous photos!
If you love charming cities and delicious food, you’ll love Strasbourg. Plan the perfect city break with this travel guide to Strasbourg, France.
If you haven't explored the region before, here are 5 reasons to visit Alsace with kids and we know there will be something for everyone.
Que voir et faire en Alsace ? Les incontournables de l'Alsace : Strasbourg, la routes des Vins, le Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg...
A Paris to Strasbourg day trip is made doable with a direct Paris to Strasbourg train running several times a day. Exploring this historic Alsace city!
Discover Ribeauvillè, France in the Alsace region, one of the oldest medieval town, and quite possibly the prettiest in the Alsace region.
Learn the top Alsace villages to visit, featuring famous towns, hidden gems along the Alsace wine route, where to stay, and things to do!
There are so many day trips from Strasbourg, from wine tours and medieval towns to exploring WWII fortifications and visiting different countries. Discover the best Strasbourg day trips.
"Little Town, It's a Quiet Village..." Did anyone else love Belle from Beauty and the Beast as much as me? Maybe it was because she had brown hair or maybe it was because she loved reading, but I
Want to learn more about authentic Alsatian wine? Find out how to do your own affordable Colmar wine tasting tour or book a guided wine tour.
What to see in Colmar (France). Best things to do in Colmar, main tourist sights and attractions, map, and tips for your visit.
4-day Alsace drive through these beautiful storybook towns. Visit fairytale villages with colorful houses, Eguisheim, Strasbourg, Colmar...
Guide and tips for visiting the fairy tale looking villages of Eguisheim and Riquewihr in Alsace, France. See all the flowers and half-timbered buildings.
Learn about an easy day trip from Paris to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, and easily accessible by TGV from Paris. This article includes the best things to do in Strasbourg, where to eat in Strasbourg, and where to shop in Strasbourg
4-day Alsace drive through these beautiful storybook towns. Visit fairytale villages with colorful houses, Eguisheim, Strasbourg, Colmar...
There are so many highlights in the city of Strasbourg, France. Here are the top 20 Things to do in Strasbourg to help you with itinerary and trip planning.
Looking for the best things to do in Strasbourg, France? From museums to day trips to what to eat, here's what to do in Strasbourg!
Many people face the hard choice of deciding between Colmar or Strasbourg. Here's your guide to deciding which to visit!
Eating in the border region of Alsace, you get a taste of both French and German foods and a third version of the blend of the two cuisines.
Paris: the city of light, of love, of beautiful people and incredible food. There is so much to do and discover in Paris that you could spend a whole trip there and still desire a return visit. Furthermore, beyond Paris there are a number of amazing parts of France that deserve a visit too. Places
Learn about an easy day trip from Paris to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, and easily accessible by TGV from Paris. This article includes the best things to do in Strasbourg, where to eat in Strasbourg, and where to shop in Strasbourg
Colmar is the perfect base for a holiday in Alsace and home to amazing gastronomy and charming architecture. Here’s where to stay in Colmar, France.
ALSACE ROAD TRIP ITINERARY - THINGS TO DO AND SEE Are you planning your Alsace itinerary and wondering about the best places to visit in Alsace in 3 days (or 4 days)? This post is for you: find out where to go, what to do, how to road trip Alsace and more travel tips. The
The Alsace wine route is a legendary trail in the historical wine region of Alsace in France. Plan your visit and collect tips for your trip.
How to spend 3 days on the Alsace Wine Route in France. Sample itineraries, where to stay, how to plan your time, best places to go.
Découvrez une sélection de lieux insolites à visiter en Alsace. En effet, l'Alsace regorge de curiosités, que ce soit des châteaux en ruine...
Französisches Flair und deutsche Traditionen - die schönsten Orte im Elsass bieten beides. Straßburg, Colmar und 3 ganz untouristische Orte.
Winstubs, canals, museums, markets, and more: here are the best things to do in Colmar, France--plus some fun Alsace day trip ideas from the city!
10 fairytale towns to visit in Alsace: Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Bergheim, and Kaysersberg and other towns on the Alsace Wine Route.
Read all about the most fabulous things to do in Colmar, Alsace and plan your one day in Colmar as one of the best day trips from Strasbourg.
As Strasbourg was during our weekend trip to Colmar busy with the funerals of the late chancellor Helmut Kohl, the 'father' of German unification, Mulhouse was the best option at hand for a short-term trip. With the French SNCF - looking as nothing happened in France in terms of trains design since the 1980s - we arrived to Mulhouse in 19 minutes. The one way ride costs 8.70 EUR. The short train journey leads through beautiful landscape dotted by green covered mountains. Situated so close from both Germany and Switzerland, it seems it took the best from the two worlds. With only a couple of hours to kill, and apparently too many attractions, a short selection should be made. There will be no museums - there is a trains museum, and an automobile museum and one of electricity and another of printed textile. From the train station, we walk until Tivoli Park, where a statue of a hard worker accompanied about a quote about the importance of work reminds me that Mulhouse is basically an industrial city, also called the 'French Manchester'. We walk on very narrow streets with houses hiding up on hills surrounded by luxuriant green yards. Nearby, we pass near a loudy family celebration, with kids and their parents playing together and barbecuing. I am tempted to join the party, but we are here for a reason: to visit the famous Mulhouse Zoo, which we finally reach after more than 30 minutes of walking. Besides the various animals hosted here, among which white bears and very funny and ready to play lemurs, there is also a small park with carousels and a large area out of the 25 ha to be used just for running around in the middle of the nature. The Zoo park is impressive, and it also includes a botanical garden, which makes the visit even more colourful, especially when the summer flowers are in full bloom. Back on the beaten road, we are heading to the central area, with a short stop at Rue du Sauvage, where most shops and trade are concentrated. So charmed by the German city halls, I forgot about the majestic presence of their French equivalent. L'Hotel de Ville in Mulhouse is one of a kind, with historical and mythological episodes painted on the walls. The area around is even more attractive, with rows of colourful houses with outdoors restaurants and coffee houses with best observation points over the entire plaza. We continue to move around the main square, on the streets bordered by half-timbered and painted houses, with historical characters glued on the corner, which seems to overlook the place until far away, a guarantee that things are under control. Running out of time, we don't plan to have a long meal, but at least we can have a little taste of some local honey produced by a family company on the market since 1921: Famille Mary. Each of them has a natural moderate sweetness and a very strong flowerly fragrance. There is a certain freedom I like to offer myself once in a while when I travel: wandering the streets, without a certain agenda, just to enjoy walking in a strange town, smiling at people I will never see again. Happy too that my travels brought me to beautiful places, with surprising histories and generously sharing to everyone - me included - their beauty and uniqueness. The typical Haussmann balconies are generously decorated, maybe to compensate the limited space allowed for human closeness. The serious mood is broken by some funny pom-poms hanging around Rue de Mittelbach. Is like you use the street as your private creative workshop. Not a bad idea at all. Our time in Mulhouse was short enough to give us the taste for something more, the promise of coming back in the air. At Wilson, at the corner of Rue Henriette, we have a merengue lemon tart, a tasty reward for an afternoon very well spent. For more inspiration, check the dedicated Pinterest board
Our 15-day European roadtrip through Germany, Alsace (France), and Switzerland (and even a side trip to Austria)
See the Alsace wine route by bike and explore Alsace cycling routes. Read my tips on Alsace bike tours or renting a bike in Alsace
Traveling through the Alsace region of France without a car rental is a lot easier than it seems. Visit towns like Strasbourg, Colmar, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr easily and cheaply by bus! Public transport is an great option for getting around.
Traveling to Alsace and want to know the best things to do in Colmar? Read this post and plan your best trip ever!
Guide and tips for visiting the fairy tale looking villages of Eguisheim and Riquewihr in Alsace, France. See all the flowers and half-timbered buildings.
We share the best things to do in Strasbourg, France in the Alsace region on a weekend escape, including the top Strasbourg points of interest, hotels, restaurants, and best day trips from Strasbourg along the Alsace Wine Route.
How to get from Paris to Colmar by Train, Car, Bus and plane
Christmas in Alsace, France is a true treat and the best Christmas markets include Colmar, Strasbourg, and many other Alsace villages.
