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The Bassemberg Spring Festival makes its grand return to the Villé Valley
With the arrival of warmer weather, the Villé Valley is preparing to host the Bassemberg Spring Festival on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. For two days, the village streets, fully decorated for the occasion, will host a spring market featuring plants, flowers, local produce, and handcrafted creations. New this year: a flea market will complement the event. Entertainment and a festive atmosphere will be on offer throughout the weekend, with numerous activities to enliven the event and delight visitors…

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Pleine Nature Equicoaching: when horses become mirrors of our emotions
We don't always expect a horse to reveal things about ourselves. Yet, that's exactly what "Pleine Nature Équicoaching," founded by Joëlle, a personal development coach and equine coach, offers. I have…

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The Büremarik of Dieffenbach-au-Val
On the occasion of the 31st edition of the Büremarik, which will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, I met Mr. Ernst, president of the Rund Um association in Dieffenbach. He came to the Tourist Office to share…

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Recipe of the month: Mennhans
In Urbeis, the inhabitants are nicknamed "Mennhans," a name inherited from a simple yet flavorful traditional potato dish that perfectly illustrates the richness of the local land and traditions. This…

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Unis'Vers, the festival of living connection
From September 19th to 21st, 2025, Saint-Martin will host the first edition of Unis'Vers, the festival of living connection. Created by the Mycélium association, this event explores well-being through the body, mind, and…

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The harvest
Every year, the end of summer and the beginning of autumn mark a high point for our winemakers: the grape harvest. Eagerly awaited, this period requires as much preparation as precision.

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Plum tart: an Alsatian classic that evokes the end of summer
The quetsche plum, queen of the orchards at the end of summer, is a variety of plum recognizable by its purple skin and orange flesh. It is particularly common in Alsace, Lorraine, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Germany…

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The World Today 2025: Two days of music and celebration in Saint-Martin
On August 22nd and 23rd, 2025, the Villé Valley will host the 7th edition of The World Today festival. For the past two weeks, volunteers from the Elsass Vibes association have been working hard to prepare the event…

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Joseph Reithler: a local poet 1/2
Joseph Reithler: A child of the Villé Valley. Joseph Reithler was born on March 15, 1907, in Saint-Pierre-Bois. He became involved in village life, serving as both a schoolteacher and…

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August 15th in the Villé Valley: between religious tradition and local discoveries
Every year, August 15th marks a day that is both spiritual and festive: the Feast of the Assumption. For Christians around the world, this date holds particular significance, celebrating the ascent to…

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