A new experience coming up this Spring 2018 :
Guided private tours in a 2cv, directly from our house !
Come and let us show you our hidden gems in the Bruche Valley, off the beaten track...
anytime in the year
Discover our Bruche Valley, and all of the events organized in our area throughout summer, by clicking on our local Tourist Office link.
bakery workshops
Participate in a bakery workshop with Catherine ! Bring along your enthusiasm and your favourite apron, the one you can get deliciously dirty ! Everything else is provided.
Topics will be defined according to the number of participants and their tastes.
The workshops are open to all, little ones and grown-ups, for individual or group sessions.
Rate per person : 40 € (20% VAT included), duration : approx. 3 hours
hiking
The green setting and the surrounding forests are perfectly suited for hiking and mountain biking. Several hiking trails and even a brand new cycle track pass by the house. This is for you, sportspeople, hikers, contemplators, botanists, fishermen and nature lovers out here !
Alsace and its treasures are waiting for you, just a ride away, and are all yours to discover !
If you are not tempted by the numerous Alsatian restaurants, we can provide you with a lunch pack for your lunch break.
Several marked hiking trails start right from the house. We can recommend you customised routes to suit your wishes and your fitness level : length, steepness, there is a way for every taste.
1:25 000 scaled ordnance survey maps of the area are available for you to plan your day.
Hiking for small groups !
Fancy a hiking week-end ?
You are a family or party of 6 adults or more ?
We offer special "Hiking" deals, to discover our favourite local hidden spots : 2-night packages with evening dinner + free hiking tour !
Ask us for a customized proposal to fit your tastes and physical shape...
by bicycle / mountain bike
The tarred cycle path going from Saulxures to Saales passes by the house : winding through the forest, it also allows you to reach a network of country roads and tracks linking nearby villages and picturesque hamlets.
Off-track lovers, bring along your mountain bikes ! The Brimbelles bike race takes place nearby every year at the end of August, and there is a reason why...
Fans of freeride and downhill mountain bike, come and ride down the Sapinot just above the village !
travel in a 16th century mine !
An idea for rainy... or very hot days ? Guaranteed success for your children...
Travel in a 16th century network of underground mines !
discover alsatian wines !
Alsatian wines are yours to discover, not only in the Autumn harvesting period but also all year long.
wander with lamas and donkeys
Fancy a family activity, off the beaten tracks ?
Come and wander around with 17 lamas and 5 donkeys, just 15 mn away from our house...
spa / wellness : 2 great locations just 10 mn away
In Colroy La Roche, enjoy a special treat in La Cheneaudière's spa, a luxury **** Relais & Châteaux Resort, with their non-resident day offer.
(click on their logo for more information)
Their «Nature-Spa» is awarded «Best Hotel Spa in Europe» by the prestigious Villégiature Awards and features 2 000 sq. m. dedicated to wellbeing and relaxation, with state of the art facilities such as 3 pools, 4 saunas including one glass sauna, 1 beehive steam room, a wood-bath, a micro-bubbling beach, a sensory shower walk…
Also available for non-residents, the Hotel Julien offers his spa/wellness center, recently awarded the "Spas de France" label for the quality of its service.
SPA by Julien features a 48 m long indoor - outdoor pool heated at 29°, a jacuzzi, a Kneipp, special showers ...
on a horse back
A horsefarm nearby (in Stampoumont, a mere 10 mn drive away from our house) offers horse back riding experiences.
by car
We will not compete with the well-built Alsace Tourist Office website, which will give you a thorough presentation of our region.
Just keep in mind for instance that by car, Saulxures is just :
- 45 mn away from Obernai and the Alsatian Wine Road
- 50 mn away from the Haut Koenigsbourg castle
- 1 h away from Strasbourg or Colmar
There is still much more to discover on the High Bruche Valley Tourist Office website :