THE MAGAZINE

Maisonsgoutte The history of the name Maisonsgoutte begins with the corruption of its original name to Hisselbach in the 14th century. A literal translation of this name leads us to Maisongoutte, the suffix -goutte being widely…

Albé, like many villages in the Villé valley, takes its name from the stream that runs through it: the Alder Stream. In German, the village was called Erlenbach, and in Alsatian…

History of the castle. In the heart of the Villé valley stands a proud, silent witness to Alsace's tumultuous past: the ruins of Bilstein. These impressive remains have witnessed numerous…

Lola, our intern of three weeks at the Villé Valley Tourist, Trade and Crafts Office, and I wrote an article together for the Office's blog about…

One of the most significant inventions of the 20th century is the automobile, a technology that has constantly evolved from the first steam-powered vehicles to today's autonomous models. The automobile has taken various forms and began…

Thanvillé Castle: Guardian of History and Nature. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Thanvillé Castle. Built at the entrance to our valley, it welcomes us on the salt route.

This Sunday, April 7th, marks an unmissable event for heritage enthusiasts and lovers of discovery: the reopening of the Villé Valley Museum in Albé! Nestled in the heart…

Who is René Kuder? René Kuder was a painter born on November 23, 1882, in Villé. He attended the Villé village school and then worked for three years with his father as a lathe operator…

Today, we're looking at the meaning of place names and monuments that we know well but whose meaning we often don't know. After some research, here's what we found…