{"id":4128,"date":"2026-02-25T11:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.com\/highlights\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:11:37","slug":"highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/en\/highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row bg_position=&#8221;center top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772016736854{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bg-beige-decoupage.png?id=1720) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772016894148{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f7f0e6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403197 h1{color:rgb(207, 51, 79);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403197 h1 {font-size:75px; 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} .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540344f h2 {--element-line-height:18px; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540344f h2 {font-weight:100; }  } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540344f h2 {font-weight:100; }  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-center text-uppercase sub-heading1 ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540344f\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default lqd-split-lines\"   data-split-text=\"true\" data-split-options='{\"type\":\"lines\"}'>  Alsace Essentielle is all about the seasons!<\/h2><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_6a3fe7540357b{height:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6a3fe7540357b\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3132\" src=\"https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-saisons-full.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-saisons-full.png 800w, https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-saisons-full-220x50.png 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_position=&#8221;center bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772100172368{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #f7f0e6 !important;}&#8221; responsive_css=&#8221;padding_top_small:10px&#8221;][vc_column responsive_align=&#8221;text-center text-sm-center text-lg-left&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;text-center text-sm-center text-md-left text-lg-left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776846376720{background-image: url(https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01.svg?id=3504) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;]<style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3 h2{color:rgb(207, 51, 79);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3 h2 {font-size:44px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3 h2 {margin-bottom:0.35em !important;  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3 h2 {font-size:44px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3 h2 {margin-bottom:0.35em !important;  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-left text-uppercase ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754036b3\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default lqd-split-lines\"   data-split-text=\"true\" data-split-options='{\"type\":\"lines\"}'>  In the spring<\/h2><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5{color:rgb(120, 9, 39);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {font-size:22px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {font-size:27px; }  } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {font-size:30px; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {line-height:28px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {--element-line-height:28px; } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {letter-spacing:1px; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {font-size:22px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {font-size:27px; }  } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {font-size:30px; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {line-height:28px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {--element-line-height:28px; } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a h5 {letter-spacing:1px; }  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-left ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe7540383a\">\n\t<h5 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  Renaissance, traditions &#038; the first rays of sunshine<\/h5><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754039cc p{color:rgb(120, 9, 39);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754039cc .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-left ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe754039cc\">\n\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  In Alsace, we <b>make<\/b><b><i>Osterputz<\/i><\/b>a major spring clean-up that allows us to enter the summer months with a lighter spirit. The villages also celebrate the arrival of spring by adorning themselves with colorful, cheerful decorations, which accompany the <b>Easter and spring markets<\/b>. These markets are an opportunity to unearth pretty objects and enjoy the first sunny days of the year as you stroll through the streets of our villages.  <\/p>\n<p>Once the sun has set, the Colmar region comes alive, as it did in Kaysersberg for the <b>Role Play Festival<\/b> in early May! In this life-size game, everyone takes on the role of a character and helps move the story forward. For ages 3 to 103!  <\/p>\n<p>Of course, the cows are also enjoying the fine weather.<\/p>\n<p>During the <b>Spring Transhumance<\/b>, the herds climb to the summits to enjoy the fresh grass on the heights. This event is celebrated in the Marcaire tradition, usually in May.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; responsive_align=&#8221;text-center text-sm-center text-md-center text-lg-center&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2298&#8243; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; el_class=&#8221;img-rounded&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1760&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776440516910{margin-top: -135px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row enable_row_dividers=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772101632841{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #cf334f !important;}&#8221; row_svg_divider=&#8221;bottom_shape_type:9|bottom_shape_color:%23cf334f|bottom_shape_height:0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;news_section&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; responsive_align=&#8221;text-center text-sm-center text-md-center text-lg-center&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2300&#8243; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; el_class=&#8221;img-rounded&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1778&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776440525138{margin-top: -135px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;text-center text-sm-center text-md-left text-lg-left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776846392141{background-image: url(https:\/\/alsace-essentielle.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/02.svg?id=3506) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;]<style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4 h2{color:rgb(247, 240, 230);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4 h2 {font-size:44px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4 h2 {margin-bottom:0.35em !important;  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4 h2 {font-size:44px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4 h2 {margin-bottom:0.35em !important;  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-left text-uppercase ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403bc4\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default lqd-split-lines\"   data-split-text=\"true\" data-split-options='{\"type\":\"lines\"}'>  In summer<\/h2><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5{color:rgb(247, 240, 230);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {font-size:22px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {font-size:27px; }  } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {font-size:30px; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {line-height:28px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {--element-line-height:28px; } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {letter-spacing:1px; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {font-size:22px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {font-size:27px; }  } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {font-size:30px; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {line-height:28px; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {--element-line-height:28px; } @media (min-width: 1200px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58 h5 {letter-spacing:1px; }  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-left ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403d58\">\n\t<h5 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  Festivals, summits &#038; flavours under the Alsace sky<\/h5><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403ede p{color:rgb(247, 240, 230);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403ede .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-left red ld_fancy_heading_6a3fe75403ede\">\n\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  The geraniums are in bloom and summer is in full swing! Summer is all about music, with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.festival-colmar.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Festival International de Colmar <\/a>bringing classical music to some of the city&#8217;s most emblematic venues. At the Ko\u00effhus, the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Municipal or under the vaulted ceiling of the \u00c9glise Saint-Matthieu, music lovers will be able to enjoy the classics of classical music.  <\/p>\n<p>Summer can also be spent outdoors, climbing mountain passes by bike on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massif-des-vosges.fr\/experiences\/colattitude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Col&#8217;Attitude<\/a> event: the road is reserved for cyclists, so everyone can climb at their own pace! Whether at Petit Ballon or Lac Blanc, the scenery will blow your mind. <\/p>\n<p>For those with a sweet tooth, the <b>F\u00eate de la tarte aux myrtilles<\/b> in Metzeral, in mid-August, will awaken your taste buds. The star of the day is this must-have dessert of the Marcaire meal! This little red fruit is featured in the drinks and dishes offered at this not-to-be-missed event in the valley.  <\/p>\n<p>To round off the summer in style, Ribeauvill\u00e9&#8217;s associations pull out all the stops for the <b>F\u00eate des M\u00e9n\u00e9triers<\/b>, or Pfifferdaj in Alsatian, on the first Sunday in September. The floats parade through the town with some 1,500 costumed extras. 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