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WW 2 region N NWof Strasbourg. 
My family ( 4 adults and 4 children) will be visiting the area in early May. I am particularly interested in WW2 sites in the northern region near Ingwiller …

Spring or Summer Travel? 
First of all, this is an absolute fantastic resource. I've planned two backpacking trips to Europe and I absolutely enjoy your perspective and ability …

Hotels with secure parking 
Hi Suzele How do you suggest I find hotels in the region when my primary requirement is for secure parking? Is there a way to filter my criteria for …

Hiring a Guide or Taxi to Visit the Wine Road 
We are 60-70 year old ladies, staying at a hotel in Colmar for three nights in October. We'd like to visit small and beautiful villages around Colmar …

Halloween in Alsace 
We are staying in Ammerschwihr in late October with children aged 6 & 8 and were wondering if the Alsatians celebrate Halloween and if so will we be able …

Best Time to Travel in Alsace 
Hi, Is early June to late July a good time to visit Alsace? Or is all the action in the Fall? Thanks, Ellynmarc

Mountain Villages near Strasbourg 
Hello, We have to go to Stasbourg in early June (never been) and I would like to follow it up with a few days in high mountain villages nearby. …

Which town should be our base? 
I have read so much about many towns near Colmar, but I CANNOT decide on the best one. My boyfriend and I are backpacking and plan to stay in the area …

Colmar 
Why is Colmar not on the website?

Alsatian translation 
Hi - I am a first generation American on my mother's side. She was French and her grandparents/cousins on her father's side were/are Alsatian. They …

Christmas Markets in Alsace 
I think you side is really fantastic !!! We are planning to visit the Christmas Markets in Dec for four days with our two kids age, 7 and 4 and we will …

Alsatian Language 
Hi! Well my family in the United States is very proud to be from Alsace. Even though they moved here in 1913, I couldn't tell you how many times I …

English Speaker in Strasbourg 
I recently relocated to Strasbourg and have had quite a hard time with the transition. I am looking for resources which would help me socialize more. …

How to Get to Riquewihr without a Car 
Hi Suzele, Thank you so much for all of your suggestions. We are interested in staying at a nice hotel in Riquewihr...they said there is a bus from …

What to Do in Alsace 
I just moved to Basel from the US in May and my daughter lives in Paris. My husband and I are meeting her at the train station on Saturday in Strasbourg. …

Horseback Riding Tour in Alsace 
Hi, I am looking for a scenic 1 day horseback riding in Alsace hoping to go through the vineyards and interesting things. Any suggestions? Thanks, …

Where to Stay in Alsace 
We want to spend a couple of weeks in Alsace in August this year. We want to be based in perhaps 2 different places. We are looking for a hotel or …

How well or poorly can a vistitor get along speaking only English in Alsace? 
Wow, I love the website. Many thanks. My Great grandfather was from Ferrette. He fought in the Franco-Prussian War and when the Germans annexed Alsace …

Prevailing attitude toward modern Germans or Americans who speak German 
Hello Suzele, I am an American of Alsatian descent. I have been able to trace my ancestry to the town of Stattmatten. Since I was young I have …

Day trips for 5 days in Alsace 
Hi, I have enjoyed your web site. I am a mature woman traveling alone to this area by train. I am planning to base myself in Strasbourg for 6 nights …

Visiting Alsace in winter 
My family and I, 5 of us, are going to be in Heidelberg for a few days in mid February. We were thinking about staying in the Alsace area for 2 nights …

Best Airport for Travelling to Alsace 
Would you fly into Zurich or Frankfurt? Which towns would you use as your base for sightseeing? (The last time we were there we stayed in Colmar …

Hiking  
Hello. I would like to visit a town in Alsace early this coming October and would like to stay in one location for 5 or so days where I can take day …

Getting a job in France 
Hi, Is it hard to get a job (any kind) as an English speaking foreigner in Alsace? Please let me know. Thanks, Mihai

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When is the Best Time to Go to the Wine Route in Alsace 
When is the ideal time to go and are there any times of the year not to go?

Wine Road Villages near Strasbourg 
We will be in Strasbourg in early December, on a Tuesday. We want to take the train to a wine village. Looks like Rosheim and Molsheim are closeby. …

Strasbourg opening hours shops & services on Saturday 
Hello, I'm considering accepting a job offer in Strasbourg and I'm browsing the net to find out more about every day life in the city. One thing that …

Are there some worth-visit sites near Strasbourg? 
I am planning a family trip to Strasbourg (me, my husband and my parents). We are going to stay in Strasbourg for 8 days and I wonder what can we see outside …

Which area in Alsace has the most beautiful mountain scenery?  
My fiance and I are going to Alsace in April and we are very fond of mountain scenery. We would like to spend about 4 to 5 days in a romantic, peaceful …

How to Get to the Ecomusee of Alsace 
Hello, Suzele, What a wonderful website you have created! We are really enjoying it. Is there a way to get to the Ecomusee from Colmar other than …

Gites in Alsace 
In October are Gites as plentiful as they are in the summer season. We are concerned that many might close at the end of the season, or are all Gites …

Visiting Thermal Baths in Alsace 
We will be visiting Alsace and Lorraine in July-August (as far east as Metz, Nancy and Itterswiller, as far south as Remiremont and Rouvres en Xaintois) …

Walking the Wine Road. 
Do hikers and cars hike/drive on the same "wine road" from village to village .... or is there a trail for hikers? Thank you.

Thanks for Help with How to Learn French Language 
Just a comment to let you know how much I appreciate your article 'Understanding spoken French.' I'm on my fifth month of studying French, giving it …

Is Alsace as Amazing during the Week before Christmas as It Is the Rest of the Year?  
Hello there, What an amazingly helpful site! I was having a hard time getting the 'feel' of things until I came here, and am still pouring through all …

Least busy times of the year with less crowds in Alsace 
How busy is Alsace in May? We want to visit touristy places like Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Colmar and Strasbourg. How cold is it in May? Are September and …

Shuttle schedule for Haut-Koenigsbourg from Selestat train station. 
Where can I find the shuttle schedule for the shuttle to the chateau from Selestat train station? BTW, I really am enjoying your site. Our trip to …

Places to stay near Strasbourg airport? 
What are some places to stay that are near the airport and have easy access to public transport in and out of the city as well as to the airport?

What IsThere to Do in Haguenau for 12-15 Year Olds? 
What is there to do in Haguenau for a 12-15 year old school group?

Wine Tastings in Alsace and Family Fun 
We live in western Germany and are taking 4 days to tour the Alsace area. Our main focus is to see the cemetery (Meuse Argonne) near where my grandfather …

Things to See and Do for Children in Alsace 
Hi, Suzele! I live in Stuttgart and would love to spend the weekend in Alsace with my two boys (ages 8 and 6). Any suggestions where to stay and what …

Small Towns Near Metz 
I'm hoping to find a small (beautiful!) village near Metz that has a train stop and where I can rent a house for a couple of weeks, perhaps a month. Any …

Bus services in July and August 
We are thinking about a holiday in Alsace in July or August. Although we have a car, we would like to use "Réseau 67" bus services as well. The online …

Where to stay? 
I have found suitable gites in central positions in the following places: Kaysersberg Barr Obernai Colmar and Selestat We like a good …

Walking the Alsace Wine Trail 
My husband and I and friends would like to walk the Alsace Wine Trail. We have found several tour companies who will set up independent walking tours. …

Famous Statues in Strasbourg and the History of Alsace 
I'm trying to recall the name of a famous French military leader from World War One. There is a statue of him, on a horse I think, in one of the squares …

Recommended 1 Day Tour Route for Alsace 
Hi, I'm going to have a one full day to spend, traveling alone by car, starting in the morning in Zurich and my destination in Stuttgart. That is in …

Romantic Weekend in Alsace with no Car 
I have really enjoyed viewing your website...very helpful! My husband and I have just moved to Basel, Switzerland from the US. We are looking forward …

Haut Koenigsbourg 
How can I get to Haut Koenigsbourg without use of a car? We will be there November 10-12th, staying in Strasbourg. Thanks, Randi

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Day trip from Eguishiem to Basel 
Four of us are staying in Eguishiem and will have a car. Would it be best to drive or take the train to Basel for a day trip?

One Night in Alsace 
I live in Geneva and would really love to take my (French) boyfriend to Alsace. Unfortunately because of work we could only go on a Saturday and stay …

Urgent help about a romantic evening for a couple! 
Hi Suzele, I'm planning to take my other half to a romantic date tonight to Alace. I was wondering where to take him for dinner first? Im looking for …

Grape Harvest in Alsace 
My wife and I are planning 10 day trip to Alsace in late September this year. We had planned to do some hiking through the vineyards and castles around …

Friday Open Air Markets near Saint Louis in Alsace 
Which town next to Saint Louis has market stalls in the plaza on Friday mornings with a stall with Bernard Anthony cheese?

Kayaking or Canoeing in Alsace 
Hello! My husband and I will be in Alsace (La Vancelle, near Selestat) in July, and would be interested in renting a kayak or canoe for a day on a river. …

Organized One Day Bike Trip in Alsace 
Hello, I have been having a hard time finding an organized day bike trip, possibly including a lunch and some wine tasting. Any suggestions? We …

Where to stay in Northern Alsace and how much to expect to spend ? 
My husband and I are planning a trip to Germany and Alsace as he lived the first two years of his life in Germany, and I am half German and half Alsatian. …

Bicycling and Renting Bikes in Eguisheim Alsace 
Hi Suzele, We are going to Alsace again this year during May in order to enjoy the nice wine, food and the beautiful scenery. We are going to stay …

Can you recommend a good base location in Alsace? 
Suzele, Your site is really great! It has been a lot of help as I am trying to plan a trip for my Mom and myself to the Alsace region in May. We …

Mont Convent St Odile in Alsace 
Is it easy to reach the convent Mont Saint Odile in Alsace?

Tour Guides and Accommodations in Alsace 
Hi!! I also love Alsace! (Though I've not been there.. yet!!) :) I am visiting Europe from Singapore in April or May and intending to end my holiday …

Food shopping in Strasbourg 
We're renting an apartment for a week in early December in Strasbourg and want to shop for food to cook at home. Do you have any hints on markets, …

Airport Transfers in Alsace 
Can I get from Ferrette to Basel Mulhouse airport by public transport?

Is French Spoken Everywhere in Alsace? 
Is French universally spoken in Alsace, even in the border towns? (I'm thinking particularly of St Louis, being a suburb of Basel.) Also, we hear much …

Interesting sights including war sites and wineries 
My wife who speaks fluent German and I will be in Strasbourg on May 29th. We may overnight to revisit and then go to Gengenbach Germany to meet up with …

Going to the Village Markets in Alsace 
We just booked a three week stay for an apartment in Beblenheim. We'll be there in September. Having an apartment with a kitchen means we can cook at …

Big Trip to Europe. Is it too much? 
I've stumbled upon your website it looks great. We will be ending a 6 week holiday with a week in Paris then a week somewhere else in France. We are traveling …

Christmas in Alsace with Small Children 
Great website! I was wondering if, from your experience, it would be a great idea or a crazy idea to visit Alsace in December with 2 young kids. Will …

Off the Beaten Path Non Touristy Villages in Alsace 
I was looking to visit a charming Alsace village that doesn't look like it's all touristy and freshly painted like Colmar, Eguisheim etc. One that isn't …

What's the weather like in Autumn? 
We are considering a trip to Alsace at the beginning of October but are worried that it will be too cold. What's the weather like then? We have …

Alsatian Language Translation 
Hello, I am hoping to find someone who can translate English to Alsatian. Can you help me?

Cherry Trees in Alsace Not rated yet
We are visiting Alsace in July. Will the cherry trees still be full of fruit in the middle of July? when is the end of the season?

Easy-ish Walk in Alsace Not rated yet
Hi, My husband and I are planning a trip to Alsace the first week of June. My husband is fit and a hiker etc. I am overweight, not fit, not a hiker …

Planning a Move to Strasbourg France to Learn French Not rated yet
Hi Everyone, I am planning a move to Strasbourg in the next few months in order to study French and fulfill a life long dream of spending time in Europe. …

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Traveling with Children in Northern Alsace Not rated yet
What can we do with children ages 3-5. We are in La Petite Pierre and need to find things to do with them.