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Colmar · 68
Located at the junction of Grand’rue and rue des Marchands, the Koïfhus, or Old Customs House, is the oldest local public building. Built between 1433 and 1480, it served as a warehouse and taxation site before hosting meetings of the Décapole and the Magistrate.
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Winkel · 68
The Ill river begins in Winkel, in the Alsatian Jura, at 600 m altitude. A sculpture by Anne Rochette celebrates its birth, and the site invites visitors to stroll and discover the surroundings.
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Colmar · 68
This Upper Rhine Renaissance building, remodeled in 1575, was first a chapel then a town hall. Its decorated loggia and portal form an architectural gem. It housed a market, justice court, and public services.
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Hagenthal-le-Bas · 68
This family home, passed down since 1930 and now run by Line, offers warm accommodation blending tradition and modernity in a natural, elegant setting, perfect for recharging near Switzerland.
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Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
This military cemetery features a lapidary gallery and a Saint James cross from 1511. It holds the remains of soldiers who died during the Second World War.
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Winkel · 68
Beech Alley in Ligsdorf, in the Saint-Pierre-Lucelle state forest, features about 40 beeches over 150 years old, aligned at 28 m tall with an average circumference of 3 m. A 6 km marked trail allows visitors to admire this remarkable site and views of the Swiss Jura.
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Kirchberg · 68
Lachtelweiher, a Vosges lake at 740 m altitude, likely formed by a landslide. Fishing and hiking allowed, swimming prohibited. Accessible by car or on foot from Kirchberg or the Lochberg farm-inn.
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Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
Discover Kientzheim, a historic wine-growing town, with a fun 1.5-hour trail for children aged 4 to 10. A route booklet is available at the Tourist Office. Picnic stops are possible along the ramparts.
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Orbey · 68
Discover Lac Noir, a glacial lake in the Vosges at 955 m altitude, surrounded by forests and rocks. Enjoy hikes around its 14 hectares and its inn for a tasty break in the heart of nature.
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Lapoutroie · 68
Created in January 1916 by Bavarians under Lieutenant Kahm, this military cemetery overlooks the villages of Bonhomme, Lapoutroie, and Orbey. Set in forested terraces on a slope, it gradually expanded and features a central chapel.
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Aspach-Michelbach · 68
This dam, built between 1979 and 1982, regulates the groundwater and supplies drinking water to the Mulhouse area. Protected as a nature reserve, it features a 4 km walking trail to observe birds and Vosges landscapes.
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Wattwiller · 68
Founded in 1273 by the Bishop of Basel, this nunnery became a hospital in 1310. Managed by the Dominicans of Guebwiller from 1366, it was later converted into a town hall before a primary school was built there.
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Steinbach · 68
In Steinbach, the Erzenbach waterfall, hidden in the forest near the Silberthal Clearing, is named after the ore stream in Alsatian. A marked trail leads there through the forest.
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Leimbach · 68
Leimbach is named after clay and a stream. Its 12th-century Saint-Blaise Church, marked by historic destructions, and the Notre-Dame auf der Heiden chapel offer an exceptional panorama of Alsace and the Black Forest.
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Cernay · 68
Established in 1920, this national necropolis contains 3,643 graves and an ossuary of 933 French and Allied soldiers who died in the two world wars, featuring a monument dedicated to Czechoslovak volunteers.
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Oberbruck · 68
The two Neuweiher lakes, neighboring bodies of water of unequal size, are discovered after an hour's walk from Rimbach-près-Masevaux. Accessible only on foot, they offer forest hikes with accommodation available at the Auberge du Neuweiher or the Gresson farm inn.
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Thann · 68
Symbol of the Alsatian Resistance, the Cross of Lorraine was erected in 1949 in Thann, facing the Rhine. Inaugurated by de Gaulle, it commemorates the Appeal of June 18 and offers a panoramic view of the Alsace plain and the Vosges.
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Cernay · 68
This site, popular with local anglers, offers a pleasant walk around ponds spanning 7 hectares.
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Husseren-Wesserling · 68
Wesserling Park, a former Royal Manufacture, combines heritage, remarkable gardens, and seasonal events. Discover the Château and a heritage trail featuring a sound and light show in the Grande Chaufferie.
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Kruth · 68
Lake Kruth-Wildenstein, nestled in the Vosges, offers water, land, and air activities. Discover its preserved nature, waterfalls, and the ruins of Wildenstein Castle on eco-tourist walks.
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Labaroche · 68
Château du Hohnack, a historic monument since 1905, is Alsace's second highest castle (940 m). Built in the 11th century, it offers panoramic views of the Munster and Kaysersberg valleys, with remains of ramparts and a keep.
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Thann · 68
The Rangen Cross, a nine-meter-tall white cast iron structure, overlooks the steep vineyards of Thann. Erected in 1900 on an Alsatian hill, it replaces an old wooden cross and offers an exceptional panorama accessible via a 2.5-hour vineyard trail.
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