Hunawihr

Perched in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, Hunawihr is an iconic village, recognized among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."

Its history intertwines with the legend of Saint Huna, a 12th-century washerwoman who is said to have performed a miracle by making wine spring from the fountain bearing her name, thus saving the winemakers from a year without harvest.

Overlooking the village, the Church of Saint James the Greater, built in the 15th century, stands as a testament to Alsatian heritage. Surrounded by a fortified cemetery, it once served as a keep, offering refuge to inhabitants in times of danger.

The village mainly consists of winemakers' houses with characteristic gables, mostly dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. These homes, with narrow courtyards and simple ornamentation, highlight half-timbering, window frames, and wooden gates. Later, 19th-century manor houses stand out with more ostentatious decoration while retaining traditional materials: flat scale tiles, white or colored plaster protecting clay and horsehair wattle, and oak, beech, or fir wood skillfully assembled.