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11 kilometres long, 5 to 6 metres high, 2 metres thick, 300,000 cyclopean sandstone blocks linked by unique dovetail wooden tenons - the Pagan Wall surrounding Mont Sainte-Odile is one of Alsace's most impressive and mysterious archaeological structures. Who built it? When? Why? Historians are still debating.
With their exposed beams, colourful facades and flat-tiled roofs, half-timbered houses are Alsace's most recognisable architectural symbol. But why the exposed wood? Why the vivid colours? And what did they really mean? A journey into the fascinating history of a living heritage.
Born blind around 660, probably in Obernai, rejected by her father the Duke of Alsace Etichon-Adalric, miraculously healed at her baptism, founder of the abbey of Hohenbourg on the mountain that bears her name, canonised in 1049 and proclaimed patron saint of Alsace in 1946 - Saint Odile is one of the most fascinating spiritual figures of the Middle Ages.
With its white plumage, black wingtips and long red bill, the white stork is Alsace's most iconic bird. But this symbol came close to vanishing forever : by the 1970s, only a handful of breeding pairs remained in the region. The story of a fascinating bird, caught between medieval legends, ecological crisis and a remarkable comeback.
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.
Unlike classic recipes that are often very pale and uniform, this version plays on three levers: concentrated flavours, contrasting textures and a lightly toasted finish. The result: a Bouchée à la Reine that is more gastronomic yet always approachable.
The iconic Black Forest recipe with a light cocoa sponge soaked in a subtle kirsch syrup, a homemade less-sweetened morello cherry compote, and a lightly sweetened whipped cream to balance the richness of the chocolate.
The traditional and authentic recipe for Alsatian potato fritters, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with tasty variations featuring lardons, gruyère or salmon.
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.
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