Discover plants and their virtues – Rendez-vous nature at the Ecomusée d’Alsace

Are you a nature lover? The Écomusée d’Alsace’s corporation of volunteer naturalists invites you to take part in its « rendez-vous nature » to explore the museum’s natural spaces. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll learn how to identify and exploit the healing properties of the plants around you.

The Écomusée d’Alsace is a living reconstruction of an Alsatian village from the early 20ᵉ century. Recognized as France’s largest open-air museum, it houses an exceptional collection of historic buildings and everyday objects, perpetuating the region’s traditions and craft skills.

Located in Ungersheim, a commune in ecological transition, the Écomusée d’Alsace is a fervent protector of the environment. Established over 30 years ago on a former Potash Mine industrial wasteland, the site is now a haven for biodiversity. With its diverse habitats, including villages, fields, forests, ponds and rivers, it is home to almost 5,000 listed species.

Several areas have been set aside to raise public awareness of nature conservation. During this session focused on discovering plants and their virtues, you’ll explore gardens, vegetable gardens, meadows and surrounding forests to learn how to recognize the various local medicinal plants, their traditional uses and their health benefits. Get practical advice on how to pick, prepare and use them safely. The tour ends with a tasting of home-made syrups and herbal teas, concocted from local plants.

Why not extend this enriching experience at the Écomusée d’Alsace throughout the afternoon? Nature events give access to the whole site and its activities, excluding those for which admission is charged. Free parking is available for your convenience.

Say yes to the call of nature and come and discover the hidden virtues of plants at this unique rendez-vous. Book your place now!