Hidden gems in Grand Est

Hidden Gems of Alsace

Explore unique Alsatian sites beyond the typical tourist circuit. This collection features the Château Vodou, housed in a 19th-century water tower containing a significant collection of West African voodoo artifacts. Visit the 1908 neo-Renaissance Strasbourg Municipal Baths or watch glassblowers at work in Kaysersberg. The list also includes specialized workshops for traditional gingerbread and artisanal chocolates, alongside conservation centers dedicated to exotic butterflies and the regional reintroduction of storks and otters.

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Pâtisserie Christian

Delicious home-made products are sold at this little pâtisserie. Chocolate, pralines and buns, everything made according to traditional…

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Voodoo Museum

The Voodoo Castle is located in the city of Strasbourg in the department of Bas-Rhin, Alsace.

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Strasbourg Municipal Baths

An architectonic historical monument which has been standing in Strasbourg since 1908 still functions as baths and is open to the public as…

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Jardins des Papillons

A tropical greenhouse in Hunawihr housing hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies from Africa, Asia, and America. Visitors can observe the complete life cycle of various species within a climate-controlled environment designed to replicate their natural habitats.