Wœrth

Wœrth is one of the oldest towns in northern Alsace. Founded as a Roman colony, it later played an important role as the administrative center of a canton until the French Revolution. Today, the town still features a city wall dating from the early 14th century, bearing witness to its medieval past.

The town is also marked by a major historical event: on August 6, 1870, the heights of Wœrth were the site of one of the deadliest battles of the Franco-Prussian War. To preserve the memory of this battle, a museum is dedicated to it. It is housed in the Wœrth castle, a historic monument overlooking the town and recalling this tragic chapter of history.