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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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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

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. …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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