Luxury Arts, Crafts & Spirits of Alsace (private)
About this activity
Highlights
- A unique tour, exclusive to Ophorus
- Local guide, experts of Alsace
- Discover the finest Arts & Crafts of the Alsace region
Full description
Visit the Spindler marquetery workshop
Visit the Beauvillé luxury table & traditional household linens showroom
Free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense) in Riquewihr
Visit & Tasting at Lehman Distillery, the oldest in Alsace
- Drop off at your accommodation in Strasbourg
In the morning we will come and pick you up at your centrally located accommodation in Strasbourg. Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private day tour from Strasbourg. Then board your air conditioned vehicle, and begin to make your way to the Spindler Marquetry museum & workshop.
Established in 1893 by Charles Spindler, the marquetry workshop is today owned by his grand-son Jean-Charles who took over the business in 1975. Today the workshop produces contemporary creations as well as more traditional pieces. Upon arrival, visit the Museum that houses a large selection of works made by Charles Spindler - furniture, marquetry panels, works of decorative art or sculptures. After the visit of the museum, take some time in the Gallery and why not purchase a unique work from this prestigious workshop?
Beauvillé Textiles
Discover the story of Beauvillé manufacture, the sole remaining fabric printing by hand established more than 200 years ago. Known throughout the world for the high-end quality of its tablecloths and household linens, Beauvillé is synonym to quality, luxury and tradition. Here, your guide will take you to the heart of the Beauvillé production in Ribeauvillé France.
Riquewihr village
Discover the charming village of Riquewihr after your morning visits. Stroll through the medieval streets and enjoy lunch (at own expense) in one of the local restaurants where you will be able to taste some of the local foods. Don't hesitate to ask your guide for suggestions or recommendations.
Visit the Oldest Distillery of Alsace
After lunch, it will be time to head to the Lehman Distillery that is the oldest in Alsace. The distillery was founded in 1850 and has been in the same family ever since for more than 6 generations. The distillery has also obtained the sought after quality label of " Living Heritage Company" this is awarded to the best craftsmen or artisan workshops in France. Your visit will be taken care of by the master distiller who will go over the process of distillation with you and even share a few family secrets.
After the visit, it will be time to return to Strasbourg.
Included / Excluded
- Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
- English-speaking driver & guide
- Meals & drinks
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
- Personal insurance and expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Strasbourg, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Currency is in Euros.
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- Prices are per group (not per person)
Know before you go
- Please be ready 10 minutes before departure time
- Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- English speaking guides, local experts of Alsace
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Additional information
Tour is in English. Other languages on request.
Not available: May 1