Alsace Shopping Tips by tini58de

Fleamarkets

There are quite a few fleamarkets in the Alsace - do check the local newspapers, if you are interested. The fleamarket in Eguisheim was FANTASTIC! It was such a joy to stroll around and have a look at all the goodies that they had there.

What to pay: Do bargain!! It is possible in German, French and usually in English, too!!! And it is fun!!!

Theme: Antiques

Excellent wines

The Alsace has so many vineyards - so it is almost self-explanatory that one should buy some wine of the region!

Since I am no specialist, I can't recommend any wines, but we do have some real specialists here on VT - e.g. MEdelmann. You might want to ask him for advice!

Theme: Food and Drink

Cheese

What to buy: French cheese has an excellent reputation. My favourite is the chèvre - a cheese made from goat milk. But going shopping and having a look at the variety of delicious cheeses is such an adventure by itself!

Theme: Food and Drink

Pates

What to buy: The French pates are more than delicious! Every time we go to France (which is not all that far away from Karlsruhe), we do take an assortment of these with us. And rillette is my absolute favorite!!!

Theme: Food and Drink