Dorlisheim

Dorlisheim is a charming Alsatian village nestled at the entrance of the Bruche valley, where the pre-Vosges hills provide an ideal terroir for vine cultivation. Located on the Alsace Wine Route, about twenty kilometers from Strasbourg, it captivates with its heritage and deeply rooted wine history. The village entrance is marked by an imposing 17th-century sandstone column topped with a sundial, linked to the Napoléon I era. Dorlisheim is also the birthplace of the prestigious Bugatti brand: in 1909, the family settled in the Hardtmühle villa adjacent to the factory. The village remains deeply attached to this lineage, as evidenced by the family vault where Carlo Bugatti, his wife Teresa, and their children Deanice, Rembrandt, and Ettore rest, along with Ettore's wife and their children Lébé and Jean. Today, Château Saint-Jean houses the headquarters of Bugatti Automobiles SAS, a Volkswagen Group subsidiary, where the brand's cars are assembled. The Catholic Saint-Laurent church features a stained glass window donated by the Bugatti family, while the Protestant church, Romanesque in style with a Gothic choir, adds to the architectural richness of the site. A 17th-century well in the town center recalls the importance of local wine tradition, reinforced by the Husaren trail inviting visitors to discover grape varieties and vine cultivation methods. The village is also crossed by the vineyard cycle route and the Saint James of Compostela path, offering visitors routes combining nature and heritage. Nearby, the Trèfle complex offers a twelve-screen cinema, play areas, restaurants, and shops, complementing Dorlisheim's tourist and cultural offerings.