Category: France
🇫🇷 Le Lac Blanc (Orbey)
We’re going to visit the magnificent Lac Blanc (1,055m above sea level), not far from our chalet and Orbey in the Alsatian Vosges. It’s a glacial lake bordered by fir trees and granite cliffs. There are quite a few hiking trails around it, with spectacular viewpoints, especially at Roche du Hans. I parked my car…
🇫🇷 Blancrupt (Alsace)
We’ve just arrived in Blancrupt, at the Gîte Terre de Sapins. The place is truly magnificent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr) Terre de Sapins Gîte in Blancrupt, in the Vosges Mountains, Alsace. We stayed in the “Horizon” chalet, with a magnificent view of the meadow, the mountains,…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
It’s time to leave, unfortunately. We had a wonderful vacation in Gérardmer despite the weather. I can’t recommend the Aigle des Neiges chalet again, a marvel. We’re off to our next destination, still in the Vosges Mountains, but in Alsace, near Orbey. We pass by the Intermarché supermarket in the town center, and we can…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
1st day of August 2025, wake up at the Chalet Aigle des Neiges in Gérardmer, with as usual a magnificent view of the Lake. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr) The weather is, how can I put it, awful, there’s so much fog and rain that we can’t…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
A unique and almost mystical atmosphere. This morning, the lake and the Vosges forests are misty and veiled in clouds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr) A new day in the Vosges at Chalet l’Aigle des Neiges, Chemin des Gouttridos, close to the ski slopes. View this post…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
Raclette or cheese fondue, how to choose? We’ll do both! With only Vosges cheeses (tomme, ours wing, etc.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr)
🇫🇷 Chambley – Mondial Air Ballons
We’re going to the Mondial Air Ballons in Chambley. Here is the program for Sunday, July 30, 2023: – 6:30 AM: Mass Flight* – 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Entertainment – 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM: Entertainment and Catering – 6:30 PM: Pilots’ Parade and Massage Flight* * Hot air balloon flight subject to weather…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
We wake up with a magnificent view of the lake. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr) We visit the town center of Gérardmer and pass in front of the old historic PTT (Post, Telegraph and Telephone) building. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex)…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
The impressive staircase of L’Aigle des Neiges in Gérardmer, inspired by Vosges mountain traditions. The materials used and the blend of contemporary and traditional design give the chalet a unique character. Old Vosges cladding was reused, and the railing is made of vertical beams reminiscent of forest tops where eagles nest. View this post on…
🇫🇷 Lake Gérardmer
It’s impossible to go to the Vosges without tasting the local cheese, Munster farmhouse cheese made from raw milk! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57 (Alex) (@italia57.fr) Breakfast served at the chalet by Popâ, gourmet caterer and private chef at home, in Gérardmer, Remiremont and in the Vosges. View this…