Practical Guides & Tips

Soufflenheim and Betschdorf are Alsace's two great pottery villages, just a few kilometres apart - yet completely different. Colourful glazed earthenware on one side, grey and cobalt-blue salt-glazed stoneware on the other. Two traditions, two histories, two aesthetics. A complete guide to understanding both and choosing the right one.

From August 11 to 16, 2026, Obernai's Market Square hosts the 56th Wine Festival, organised by the Corporation des Vignerons d'Obernai. Six days of free wine tastings, the famous crémant-based vigneron cocktail, a folklore evening and a winegrowers' ball - free admission, daily from 10 am to 8 pm.

Since 2005, Les Estivales d'Obernai have transformed the Place du Marché into an open-air concert stage every summer. Free entry, on-site catering, entertainment from 7pm and concerts from 9pm - an unmissable event of the Alsatian summer, at the foot of the Kappelturm belfry and the Sainte-Odile fountain. Find the 2026 programme and the history of all editions.

Baeckeoffe casseroles, kouglof moulds, Alsatian terracotta pottery... Discover the best Soufflenheim pottery, handcrafted in Alsace for generations by master potters.

Wine glasses, Soufflenheim pottery, gourmet specialities, decorations... Discover the best Alsatian souvenirs to bring back from your stay in Alsace, France.

Use-by, best-before... These labels appear on all our food products, but their meaning is often unclear. The result : millions of tonnes of food are thrown away every year, often needlessly. Understanding these dates better allows us to adopt responsible consumption, save money and make the most of the excellent sterilised jars from our Alsatian artisans.

The Alsatian calendar is far more than a simple tool for tracking the days - it is an invitation to travel to the heart of Alsace throughout the year. Vineyard landscapes, flower-filled villages, traditions and regional illustrations... our Alsatian calendars capture the soul of the region month after month. From 2027 editions to collections from previous years, find your ideal Alsatian calendar !

By ordering on decoalsace.fr, you are not going through a large impersonal platform - you are ordering directly from our shop, La Boîte aux Trésors, in the heart of Obernai. Local crafts, Alsatian decoration, authentic souvenirs and gift ideas : support local commerce while enjoying the comfort of online shopping ! Discover our shop.

Since 2004, La Boîte aux Trésors welcomes you at 4 rue Sainte-Odile in Obernai for an authentic immersion into Alsatian craftsmanship and traditions. Over 2000 carefully selected references await you : Soufflenheim pottery, fine food, Alsatian wines, souvenirs and much more. A must-visit address in the heart of Alsace ! Find out more about our shop.

Déco Alsace regularly offers promotions and discounts on a wide selection of Alsatian souvenirs, crafts and specialities. Reductions of -3% to -25% on hundreds of products, a 5% welcome offer for new customers and seasonal deals throughout the year. Don't miss the great deals!

Alsatian postcards are still going strong, even in the digital age! The shop La Boite aux Trésors in Obernai sells several thousand a year and was featured by BFMTV on this subject. Discover why this tradition endures and find our complete collection of Alsatian postcards.

Welcome to Déco Alsace! To greet you, we are pleased to offer you a 5% discount voucher from €99 of purchases when creating your customer account. Take advantage of this exclusive offer to discover our selection of Alsatian souvenirs, crafts and specialities at the best price. (Offer inactive)

Soufflenheim Baeckeoffe Terrines allow you to cook for 1 to 18 people and come in several sizes from 17 cm to 47 cm. Made from clay from the Haguenau Forest and crafted by hand in the Soufflenheim pottery workshops in Alsace, they are the symbol of authentic Alsatian gastronomy. This guide helps you choose the ideal size for your number of guests.

You have chosen Mondial Relay for the delivery of your Déco Alsace order? Discover the average delivery times in France and Europe, the periods to watch out for and our tips for receiving your parcel as quickly as possible.

The festive season is approaching along with the peak period for delivery carriers. To receive your Alsatian souvenirs and specialities before Christmas, early ordering is essential. Discover the order deadlines by carrier and our tips for successful festive season delivery.

Your parcel shows "delivered" but you cannot find it anywhere? You are not alone. With the boom in online shopping, missing parcels and delivery errors have become a growing problem. Discover the causes of these incidents, the steps to find your parcel and best practices to avoid such problems in the future.

Déco Alsace now offers payment in 4 interest-free instalments with PayPal for all your purchases of Alsatian products and crafts. Available for baskets between €30 and €2,000, reserved for French residents holding a verified PayPal account. Instant response, no extra charges.

Déco Alsace offers you a selection of over 2,000 Alsatian products for your corporate gifts and business committees: regional crafts, authentic souvenirs, gastronomic specialities and Alsatian gift sets for your staff, clients and corporate events.