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Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67
Discover the remains of a Roman city with its ancient baths, dating from the 1st to the 4th century. An augmented reality guided tour via the free Via Janus app reveals their history and prosperity under Philippe V de Hanau in the 16th century.
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Haguenau · 67
Haguenau Forest, France’s sixth largest lowland forest, offers walks, activities, and relaxation. Gros-Chêne, the site’s heart, features playgrounds, picnic spots, and dining. Accessible walking and cycling trails wind through this green lung.
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Niederhausbergen · 67
Oberrœdern · 67
This casemate of the Maginot Line, built in 1930, is one of five fortifications defending Oberrœdern. It housed 24 men and still bears the marks of attacks in 1940 and 1945.
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Wissembourg · 67
In Wissembourg, the House of Ami Fritz, a former tanners' house from 1550, is famous for being the set of the 1932 film inspired by Erckmann-Chatrian's character. Don't miss its portal and oriel window, symbols of Alsatian Renaissance architecture.
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Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67
The Alsatian village of Drachenbronn-Birlenbach, on the edge of the forest, charms with its authenticity and preserved setting. It features the Canopy Walk, a spectacular footbridge leading to a tower with a 360° panoramic view of Alsace and the Vosges.
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La Broque · 67
The Schirmeck-Vorbrück internment camp, fully dismantled between 1954 and 1960, leaves few traces except the 1943 Kommandantur building, now private, marked by a plaque. A 2019 memorial stele recalls its unique past as a terror-based re-education camp.
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La Petite-Pierre · 67
In a rural setting, this place offers a remarkable view of the old town of La Petite-Pierre. The departure is from the Tourist Office, taking the Altenbourg path to reach the Garden of Poets, a source of inspiration and events.
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Bœrsch · 67
The town hall, a 16th-century Renaissance gem, is distinguished by its two-story oriel window and spiral staircase in a turret. Opposite, a 17th-century well adorned with the names of six notable figures draws the eye.
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Molsheim · 67
The Bruderthal wine trail in Molsheim combines historical heritage and vineyard discovery. Over 16 stops, it highlights the Bruderthal terroir, an 18-hectare Alsace grand cru, sometimes offering views of Strasbourg Cathedral.
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La Broque · 67
This site honors 636 buried German soldiers and 1,297 others whose remains rest in two ossuaries.
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Duttlenheim · 67
The organ of Saint-Louis church, attributed to Michel Stiehr (1817), was extensively modified by Koulen (1882), Kriess (1920), and the Steinmetz brothers (1983). Its oak case, with four flat fronts and three turrets, partly dates from 1920.
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Molsheim · 67
On Molsheim's Market Square, the Counts' Granary, former tithe house of the Canon Counts, stored the bishopric's in-kind dues under the Ancien Régime. A pietà is embedded in its left wall.
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Nordheim · 67
This centuries-old lime tree, over 500 years old, dominates the Stephansberg hill near Nordheim. It is part of hiking trails and is located close to the local transmitter.
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Obenheim · 67
Frédéric Henri Walther, general and Count of the Empire, was born in 1761 in Obenheim and died in 1813 in Kusel. He is buried at the Panthéon in Paris.
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Scherwiller · 67
Perched at 443 meters altitude, Ortenbourg Castle, built between 1260 and 1265 by Rudolf of Habsburg, is a magnificent medieval ruin. Its 32-meter pentagonal keep and granite ramparts overlook the Rhine Valley, offering an exceptional panorama.
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Dambach · 67
This medieval castle, built around 1200 and restored in the 16th and 17th centuries, features remarkable remains such as a pentagonal keep and a west tower. Guided tours are organized during the season.
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Ottrott · 67
Saint Odile Spring, accessible by forest trail or car, is famed for its healing powers after reportedly curing a blind man. Many pilgrims come to reflect and drink its water.
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