Norwegian
My little France (Mitt lille Frankrike in Norwegian) was originally created to give wine and food lovers in Norway unique travel experiences in beautiful Alsace.
We want to share our passion, our knowledge and our experiences so that more people can discover a world that we have come close to and love - authentic places, local gems, preferably off the beaten track.
We care about the environment, and therefore want to offer sustainable travel experiences and alternatives,
such as train travel to Alsace, electric and hybrid local transport, organic, local and short-travelled food, vegetarian and vegan diets, environment-friendly activities, accommodation built, renovated and managed in an environment-friendly and sustainable way. The carbon footprint of all our trips is compensated by supporting the crucial work of the The Rainforest Foundation Norway.
We are in direct contact with the people you will meet and know very well the places you visit.
These are places we have visited ourselves, and people we know. We can therefore guarantee that they meet our requirements for authenticity and high quality.
Lionel is born and has grown up in Alsace – a charming region in the northeast of France
He knows Alsace very well and is the entry ticket to an unknown and exciting world of flavors and experiences.
Lionel has lived half of his life in Norway, which he himself calls his heartland. He wants to build bridges between the two countries and share his passion and knowledge of Alsace.
Lionel founded My little France in 2017, is Alsace ambassador in Norway since 2008 and has established the Alsace Association in Norway in 2023. He is also the co-founder and partner of The Tiny Wine House which imports biodynamic and natural wines from Alsace.
"I like people, and I enjoy using my knowledge and love for Alsace to design bespoken travels for others. I want my guests to feel and live unique, genuine and cozy travel experiences. I love to surprise my guests. I want them to come back home with unforgettable memories from my beautiful home region. That's what I'm passionate about!"
Alsace - The brand symbolizes Alsace’s identity and ten important values and approaches (excellence, pioneering, humanist, world citizen, committed, happy, balanced, relationship-building, optimistic, pragmatic). This collaboration is a recognition of My little France's real, close and serious connection with Alsace.- A broad Alsatian network of expertise, experience and relationships around the world that works towards the promotion of Alsace abroad.
The Alsace International Association - A broad Alsatian network of expertise, experience and relationships around the world that works towards the promotion of Alsace abroad.
Classic Norway Hotels - A hotel chain that owns and operates some of Norway's most charming hotels and fishermen's cabins.
Galopin - French delicatessen and wine bar in Mathallen Oslo that offers carefully selected artisan products, with a wide selection of cheeses and cured meats. The focus is on small-scale producers, artisan products and raw milk: traditional products.
Les Mousquetaires - French classes for adults and children, as well as group and private lessons. The classes and workshops are designed to combine French knowledge and interdisciplinary activities.
Rainforest Foundation Norway - Preserving the earth's rainforests is among the most effective measures to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. For every ton of carbon your trip releases into the atmosphere, we compensate your footprint by supporting the work of the Rainforest Foundation Norway and their local partners to preserve the rainforest.
