This research on the Peace of Westphalia and Alsace tells how a peace treaty signed in 1648 not only ended the Thirty Years’ War, but also changed the fate of a region caught between empires.Signed in October 1648, the Treaties of Westphalia brought an end to one of the most devastating wars Europe had ever known — the Thirty […] The post The Peace of Westphalia and Alsace : from Habsburg to France appeared first on French Moments.| French Moments
The Peace of Westphalia: The End of an Endless WarBy the mid-seventeenth century, Europe was exhausted.For thirty years, the continent had been ravaged by a conflict of unprecedented scale — the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648).What had begun as a religious quarrel between Catholic and Protestant princes of the Holy Roman Empire had quickly turned into a political war, pitting the […] The post The Peace of Westphalia: The 1648 Treaties That Redrew Europe appeared first on French Mom...| French Moments
En deux motsTrois sœurs grandissent entre Lorraine et Alsace, dans l’ombre d’un père omnipotent et d’une mère qui s’efface. Jusqu’au 22 avril, jour où tout bascule. Le suicide maternel va révéler les failles d’un système familial toxique. Ma note★★★ (bien aimé) Ma chronique Notre mère est partie. Elle n’est pas revenue Avec son troisième livre, … Continuer la lecture de Rêve d’une pomme acide| Ma collection de livres
En deux motsFanny et Jules Frémont ont peut-être trouvé l’affaire qui pourra sauver leur agence immobilière, s’assurer le mandat de vente d’un château. Mais en cette fin de XIXe siècle, le propriétaire ne veut traiter qu’avec un homme à particule. Alors Fanny va proposer à Tancrède de Chassagne de Montbazon d’être leur associé. … Continuer la lecture de la particule| Ma collection de livres
In Alsace, Grand Cru usually means one thing: Riesling. But on Zotzenberg — a low, east-facing slope between Barr and Mittelbergheim — the often overlooked Sylvaner holds an unusual place of privilege. Zotzenberg remains the only Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace for which Sylvaner is officially recognized on the label. It’s a rare exception that shows how a site can reshape a grape’s reputation and, perhaps, its future. Six Centuries on a Quiet Hill in Alsace Zotzenberg was first docume...| Trink Magazine
Discover the rustic and convivial Vosges farm inns where hikers feast on roïgabredeldi, Munster cheese and blueberry tart after a walk.| French Moments
Click here to discover Molsheim, a charming and historic little town near Strasbourg crossed by the scenic Alsace Wine Route.| French Moments
In the historic town, the Colmar Christmas Markets are incredible charming. This is your detailed guide for visiting the chalets and more.| Bon Traveler
What’s it like to cycle for seven days through French wine country in Alsace? Find an itinerary for a week long cycling trip, plus what it's like to go Beercycling.| Hi Friends, It's Laura
Biking through rolling hills of vineyards, the neatly ordered vines striping the landscape. Drinking local French wines and beers. I spent a week of my summer cycling through Alsace on a beer and wine tasting cycle tour called Beercycling.| Hi Friends, It's Laura
I’ve been home a month from my unforgettable trip to Europe this summer, and I’m sitting down to write a trip report. Normally, a trip report is a quick recap of my trip that focuses on where I stayed, what I did, cost of the trip, and high/lowlights. It serves more as a reminder for […]| Hi Friends, It's Laura
A few days ago, I was in Strasbourg, designated in April 2024 the UNESCO 2024 World Book Capital City (WBCC). And that’s a fitting award, because for lovers of books and the printed word, Strasbour…| teleread.org