idées.outings in Alsace498 places
Matzenheim · 67
The Woerth Castle near Matzenheim dates back to 1185 and belonged to the Counts of Werde. Transformed into a residence in the 17th century, it is now a guesthouse renovated by the Million family.
Discover this placeNiederbronn-les-Bains · 67
Niederbronn-les-Bains, a spa town spared during World War II, hosts a military cemetery where 15,809 victims rest. A permanent exhibition there recounts 12 notable destinies.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
Strasbourg's Post Office, built in 1899 in a neo-Gothic style, asserts the Neustadt as the imperial political center, breaking from the surrounding neo-Renaissance architecture.
Discover this placeBourgheim · 67
This village, crossed by two ancient Roman roads, has been inhabited since the 1st century. Excavations revealed pottery remains, reflecting its artisanal past.
Discover this placeMothern · 67
In Alsace, two balance beam wells remain: one at Bussière-Poitevine Square, the other at Town Hall Square. Their counterweight mechanism allowed water to be drawn, which then flowed into a stone trough that could serve as a watering trough.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
Built between 1876 and 1878, this small Biehler-type fort with a water-filled ditch was successively named Fort Ixa, Fort am Altenheimerhof, and Schwartzhoff until 1919.
Discover this placeBerstheim · 67
Berstheim, an Alsatian village perched between the Zorn and Moder valleys, has 437 inhabitants and holds remnants of its imperial and oil-producing past. Its 250-year-old Saint Martin Church reflects its eventful history.
Discover this placeReinhardsmunster · 67
Reinhardsmunster, south of Saverne, is an ideal destination for hikers with ruins of three old castles, including the Ochsenstein Castles, and religious monuments like a listed church and a medieval chapel featuring varied styles.
Discover this placeHaguenau · 67
The Wissembourg Gate, a remnant of the old wall, dates from the 14th century with 16th-century modifications. It features three gun ports and a niche with coats of arms on its exterior face.
Discover this placeBarr · 67
This Renaissance building from 1640, built on medieval ruins, now houses the town hall and police station. Its double staircase and pediment adorned with three statues make it an architectural gem.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
The Docks of Strasbourg, former warehouses of the Seegmuller shipping company, were renovated in 2014. They now house the André Malraux media library, the Shadok (digital culture), and student housing, with two restored cranes symbolizing their port heritage.
Discover this placeGœrsdorf · 67
This yellow sandstone monument, erected in the 19th century, honors soldiers who fell on August 6, 1870. Its inscriptions, now very faded, testify to its age and history.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
Former public butcher shop from 1554 combining Renaissance style and Gothic elements, recognizable by its gabled facade adorned with cattle heads and the coat of arms of Obernai.
Discover this placeWissembourg · 67
Wissembourg, gateway to the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, blends history and Alsatian charm with its picturesque districts, iconic abbey, and flowered spaces. Nearby Altenstadt captivates with its millennial church and authenticity, perfect for a peaceful break.
Discover this placeFrœschwiller · 67
20th-century granite obelisk topped with a cross, replacing an earlier monument. It features a medallion of the Souvenir Français.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
An educational space near the Parc des Romains tram stop in Koenigshoffen displays remains of a Roman tomb alley from the 1st-2nd century. Urban furniture, a model, and historic plants invite visitors to discover ancient life in Strasbourg.
Discover this placeBischwiller · 67
This long building was originally the 18th-century "À la Rose" hotel-restaurant, while its annex, the 17th-century former Lion d'Or inn, has housed the Brotherhood of Minstrels of Lower Alsace since 1686.
Discover this placeFrœschwiller · 67
This 19th-century monument, made of yellow sandstone, features a relief decoration with a leafy wreath and a ribbon. It is surrounded by a painted cast iron enclosure.
Discover this placePfulgriesheim · 67
The Heuberg site shows human occupation dating back to 5000 BC, with Neolithic remains. The village's name evolved since the 12th century and belonged to several families, including the d’Andlau, who introduced the Reformation in 1526.
Discover this placeWœrth · 67
This 1888 limestone monument, topped by a bronze lion, honors Bavarian soldiers fallen in 1870. It features a sculpted group symbolizing a dying soldier and the Angel of Victory.
Discover this placeSaverne · 67
Saverne, a town with a rich history dating back to the Gaulish and Roman eras, combines ancient ruins, medieval architecture, and preserved nature at the foot of mountains topped with castles.
Discover this placeLampertheim · 67
Lampertheim features beautiful half-timbered houses from the 17th to 19th centuries, including the Schweitzer farm (1683) and a 1896 town hall decorated with a 1911 painting by Léon Schnug. The Catholic and Protestant churches are also worth visiting.
Discover this placeWissembourg · 67
The ramparts, built in the 13th century, were modernized between 1746 and 1748 by Marshal de Cormontaigne to adapt to the new military strategies of the time.
Discover this placeMundolsheim · 67
Fort Ducrot in Mundolsheim, built between 1879-1882 by the Germans and later integrated into the Maginot Line, offers free guided tours for children under 16. Open Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 PM, and the last Sunday of each month.
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