Places to discover in Bas-Rhin

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Dépose bus - Archéologie

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source du Sanglier

Saverne · 67

Greifenstein Castle

Perched facing Haut-Barr and the two Geroldseck castles, Greifenstein Castle, mentioned as early as 1156, was shared among several lords before falling into ruin after the Thirty Years' War. Its 12th-century Romanesque keep and medieval remains make it a listed historic site.

Saint-Jean-Saverne · 67

Mont Saint-Michel

Perched at 437 meters above sea level on the heights of Saint-Jean Saverne, this Alsatian site includes the Saint-Michel Chapel, the Witches' Circle, and the Fairy Cave, offering an exceptional panorama of the surrounding villages.

Walbourg · 67

Commemorative Monument

This 19th-century neoclassical monument, 3.30 meters tall, stands in the middle of a field. Its three sides are decorated with blank medallions and garlands, with no inscriptions.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DES DEMI-JOURNAUX

Ernolsheim-lès-Saverne · 67

Warthenberg Castle

Discovered in 1979 on the Daubenschlagfelsen rock near Ernolsheim-lès-Saverne, Warthenberg Castle, built around 1150 and destroyed before 1200, reveals impressive remains such as a 3.80 m thick shield wall and an 11 m square tower.

Urmatt · 67

Urmatt - Green Resort

Urmatt, a village labeled "Station Verte," is the gateway to the Bruche Valley. Its natural landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and the GR53 trail make it an ideal place for walks and a refreshing stay.

Ottrott · 67

Birkenfels Castle

This small 13th-century residential castle features a three-level main building with niche arrow slits and large bays with multiple windows. Its unfinished pentagonal keep adds a unique character to this historic site.

Hœnheim · 67

Vogelau Ponds

This preserved nature reserve, a remnant of the great Ried, offers meadows, ponds, and walking paths just steps from the city. Protected by three municipalities, it hosts diverse wildlife, prohibits swimming, but allows fishing.

Sélestat · 67

The Saint John Commandery

Founded in the 13th century, the Order of the Hospitallers of Sélestat retains only two Renaissance buildings: the Ritterhof (1410) and the Prior's House (1565), visible from outside and open on weekdays during office hours.

Bourg-Bruche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA GOUTTE n°2

Mittelbergheim · 67

Mittelbergheim Town Hall

This 17th-century public building, topped with a bell tower and a bell from 1685, combines judicial and commercial functions. Its monumental staircase and large Renaissance hall make it a place rich in history.

Lembach · 67

Schweinsfels Nature Reserve

Schweinsfels is located in a rocky forest of the Gallenwald massif, 2 km from Niedersteinbach, rising to 510 meters on a base of pink sandstone. The site is home to Scots pines, roe deer, wild boars, and about twenty species of nesting birds.

Saverne · 67

Cagliostro Tower

The Rohan Tower in Saverne, near the Castle Park, is said to have housed Cagliostro's alchemical experiments. Invited by the Prince of Rohan, he is also connected to the Affair of the Queen's Necklace.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source des vosges

Strasbourg · 67

Hanau-Lichtenberg Hotel, current City Hall

In the 18th century, Rue Brûlée attracted the local elite who built townhouses to watch tournaments at Place Broglie. The Régence-style Régnier Hotel, with a Parisian horseshoe plan, has housed the City Hall since 1806.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DES CHAMPS

Haegen · 67

Grand Geroldseck Castle

The ruined medieval castles of Grand and Petit Geroldseck, dating back to the 12th century, can be visited from Château du Haut-Barr via a hiking trail.

Illkirch-Graffenstaden · 67

Strasbourg-Neuhof Forest Massif Nature Reserve - Illkirch-Graffenstaden

The Neuhof-Illkirch forest nature reserve near Strasbourg offers 890 hectares of preserved nature with forests, aquatic environments, and meadows. It hosts a diverse fauna and flora, including hundreds of animal and plant species.

Oberhaslach · 67

Ruins of Grand Ringelstein Castle

Perched at 644 m near Oberhaslach, the Grand Ringelstein Castle, a historic monument, offers views of two sandstone rocks. Accessible by hiking trail, its 13th-century ruins reflect a turbulent medieval past.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA SCHLEIFFE n°3

Saverne · 67

Château du Haut-Barr

Perched at 470 meters altitude, the Château du Haut-Barr, nicknamed "The Eye of Alsace," offers breathtaking views over the Alsace plain and Lorraine. Reachable in 15 minutes by car or a 1.5-hour hike from Saverne, this 12th-century medieval castle ruin, rebuilt in 1583,

Solbach · 67

Fontaine/ eau de source MAIRIE