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Christmas in Alsace: 5 ideas for an unforgettable stay

the area are: - the market of Riquewihr a village with an exceptional heritage - the Kaysersberg market (only open on weekends) which offers Alsatian specialties and beautiful local crafts like wooden toys and blown glass Christmas decorations - the market in Colmar, a city with an ev ...

17
Nov
2021

Sélestat: 5 things to do there

isure and family, note that it is possible to navigate on the Ill on board a kayak or walk along an interpretation trail. 5- Discover the traditions of an Alsatian Christmas But of course, it is from the end of November that the city of Sélestat becomes particularly enchanting thanks to the Chr ...

02
Dec
2021

The Christmas markets in Colmar: a magical atmosphere

nne d'Arc is nestled among the half-timbered houses. Dedicated to Local Products, it offers all food lovers Foie Gras and Christmas cakes, as well as Alsatian wines and brandies... The Children's Christmas Market is set up near the picturesque district of Petite Venise. Its 43 brightly painted litt ...

20
Nov
2009

Tinsel and Trinkets: Mulhouse's Christmas Market

A single market in Alsace Nothing looks more like an Alsatian Christmas market than another Alsatian Christmas market... However, the city of Mulhouse has found a way to stand out by drawing inspiration from its industrial past and textile tradition. Formerly known as "les Etoffes de Noël," the M ...

30
Nov
2015

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

ouses at 2 rue du Haut-Koenigsbourg and in the rue des Vignerons at numbers 31 and 62. 4- The Witches' House In a completely different style, this Alsatian village is also known to have a Witches' House on the church square... No witches live there because it is a museum dedicated to a dark and ...

20
July
2022

Christmas DIY: how to make a personalized candy jar?

rfait jar with a 1 liter capacity. This size seemed perfect for me to put an assortment of candy and papillotes or even Christmas cookies (the famous Alsatian bredele) in. But of course, nothing prevents you from using other jars or customizing an old glass candy jar that you already own... Fo ...

09
Dec
2022

The Christmas market in Strasbourg: a magical event

The oldest Christmas market in France The Christmas market Strasbourg or Christkindlmärik ('Market of the Christ Child' in Alsatian) is the oldest Christmas market in France. This market dedicated to handicrafts and Christmas decorations has been held annually in Strasbourg since 1570. Unlike o ...

21
Nov
2007

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

tenary of American independence. The project for a statue to be completed in 1876 to celebrate the centennial of Independence was entrusted to the Alsatian sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. He made a First sketch of the future Statue of Liberty in 1870. In June 1871, Bartholdi went to the ...

25
Sep
2008

A Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées: an exceptional event

arket From December 12 to 23, 2015 From 10am to 8pm. 10am-9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Square Viviani and quai Montebello Subway : Maubert The Alsatian Christmas market at the Gare de l'Est From December 3 to 18, 2015 From 9am to 8pm. 10am-7pm on Sundays. December 18: from 9am to ...

20
Nov
2008

Saint Nicholas: history and traditions

In some regions, this benevolent character is accompanied by the bogeyman (also called Zwarte Piet, 'Pierrot the Black' in Dutch or Hans Trapp in Alsatian). This sinister character, dressed all in black, is in charge of handing out canings to the rascals. The bogeyman sometimes carries a whip ...

17
Nov
2009

The Christmas market of Ribeauvillé : a medieval atmosphere

A festival as in the Middle Ages Like many communes in Alsace, Ribeauvillé organizes its Christmas market every year during the month of December. But the one nicknamed the 'City of the Ménétriers' differs from the neighboring towns by immersing its visitors in a medieval atmosphere! The towe ...

11
Dec
2013

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

brings together artisans offering floral art, pottery, blown glass Christmas decorations and decorative subjects, wooden toys, fabrics, delicacies and Alsatian specialties such as mulled wine and Spice Bread in charming little wooden stalls. Edition 2022 The magic of Christmas settles in Kaysersb ...

12
Dec
2014

Féerie de Noël : a shop exclusively dedicated to Christmas decorations

om Belgium, Italy or even the United States and Asia to perfect their Christmas decoration with handcrafted and authentic items, in the purest tradition of Alsatian holidays. Whether you are looking for original Christmas decorations or souvenir gift ideas to bring back from your stay in Riquewih ...

24
Nov
2021

St. Nicholas buns or mannele: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make 8 St. Nicholas buns: 400 g flour 75 g sugar a pinch of salt a sachet of dried baker's yeast 25 cl of milk 75 g soft butter at room temperature raisins or Chocolate chips for decoration egg yolk or a little milk for gilding Preparatio ...

03
Dec
2021

Christmas cookies with cocoa and spices: an easy recipe

e to two weeks in a metal cookie jar. During the Advent season, I love serving these shortbread cookies at snack time or coffee time. Thanks to the Alsatian gingerbread spices, they really taste like Christmas! ...

23
Dec
2022

They make France shine: a program that celebrates French know-how on France 3

nited States, the baker Pierre Zimmermann organizes a party dedicated to his region. The documentary follows this world champion baker in organizing an Alsatian party in Chicago. Julien Calcatera is one of the last bell founders in France and the only craftsman in this field in the Grand Est. He ...

21
Feb
2023

My House, My Story: the new show by Stéphane Bern on France 3.

th their regional specificities. The magazine "Ma maison, mon histoire" highlights these unknown treasures: traditional character dwellings such as an Alsatian half-timbered house, a typical Basque house or an earthen farm. No one was better placed to host this program than Stéphane Bern, a great ...

29
Aug
2023

The savory kouglof: a Christmas appetizer

cumin gouda. 75 g of blanched almonds. 25 g of whole almonds. A knob of butter for the mold. Sourdough Starter Preparation Just like the famous sweet Alsatian kouglof, the savory kouglof is a type of brioche made from leavened dough. This is why the first step in the recipe is to prepare the starter ...

19
Dec
2023