Art lovers associate Alsace primarily with the work of Jean-Jacques Valetz, which is known to the general public as Annecy. Today, works of this outstanding cartoonist and illustrator are widely admired; he covered the brightest everyday topics in his works. Drawings of Uncle Annecy became an integral part of national folklore; they also decorate a variety of souvenirs. It’s quite simple to recognize pictures of this outstanding artist, as they usually feature plain rural scenery and a variety of genre scenes.
Alsace has its unique culinary character, sweet kugelhopf, tasting like a classic cake. An important feature of this national delicacy is its original form, as the cake resembles a turban. According to one version, magicians have first cooked that pie in Ribeauville. A special cooking bakeware is popular among tourists as a souvenir; one of the local museums is dedicated to this popular staff. Those who wish to bring back from a trip some edible souvenirs have to pay attention to local gingerbread, pain d'epices; they are usually sold in very beautiful tin boxes.
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