Norwegian
My little France (Mitt lille Frankrike in Norwegian) was originally created to give wine and food lovers in Norway unique travel experiences both in beautiful Alsace and in the South of France, along the Mediterranean coast and inland, all the way from the Pyrenees to the Alps.
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 climate, and therefore want to offer sustainable travel experiences and alternatives: Train travel to France, 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 area in the northeast of France, rich in history and tradition and known for its world-famous wines. He knows Alsace very well and is the entry ticket to an unknown and exciting world of flavors and experiences.
Lionel has lived most 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 has been Alsace ambassador in Norway since 2008. He founded My little France in 2017, and 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.
In 2025, Lionel decides to offer more exciting destinations. Having spent a lot of time in Provence and the Catalan countryside since childhood and having a sentimental bond with the "Gulf of Lion", he wanted to offer My Little France's guests more enchanting experiences and the opportunity to get to know the true soul of the South of France - both on the Mediterranean beaches and in the authentic hinterland.
"I love people. I love using my knowledge and love for Alsace and the South of France to create authentic and unique experiences for my guests. I love to surprise them. My aim is for my guests to travel back home with unforgettable memories. That's what I'm passionate about!" - Lionel
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.
