Places to discover in Alsace

Thann · 68

Administrator's House (24 rue de la Halle)

This 16th-century house, former residence of administrator Kloetzlin, features a carriage gate and pink sandstone corner quoins, signs of its prestigious past.

Sélestat · 67

Arsenal Sainte-Barbe

The Arsenal Sainte-Barbe, a 15th-century Gothic building, was first a weapons warehouse before becoming a hall for celebrations and meetings. Its Renaissance gable and stork's nest make it a picturesque spot.

Saverne · 67

Badbrunnen Fountain

The Badbrunnen spring in Saverne is linked to a local legend: a unicorn purified the water with its horn. A recent fountain, adorned with a bas-relief of this emblematic animal, keeps this story alive.

Thann · 68

Bangards' Cabin

Since 1483, the people of Thann elect four bangards annually from the bourgeoisie to watch over vineyards and forests. Their service is honored with engraved panels, some of which are displayed at the museum.

Haguenau · 67

Barth Hotel

This townhouse, designed by architect Georges-Joseph Barth, features windows adorned with sculpted mascarons. The ground floor shows the four seasons, while upstairs, two couples—bourgeois and rural—frame a balcony with rocaille-decorated brackets.

Westhoffen · 67

Birris Street in Westhoffen

Birris Street, named after a Swiss family settled in the 16th century, features remarkable old houses like a 1614 farmhouse with timber framing, carvings, and solar discs, and a 17th-century building partially listed as a historic monument since 1929.

Niederhausbergen · 67

Borne fontaine - aire de jeux - jardin des Coteaux

Schiltigheim · 67

Borne fontaine - terrain multisport

Thann · 68

Cantilevered House known as the Leaning House

This 1594 house, with successive overhanging floors, illustrates the ingenuity of builders of the time. Its notched shield and Gothic structure make it an architectural gem.

Ferrette · 68

Château de Ferrette

The Château de Ferrette, one of Alsace's oldest castles (first mentioned in 1105), offers exceptional panoramic views from its medieval ruins. Open for self-guided visits year-round, with free downloadable audio guides available.

Romanswiller · 67

Château de l'Erlenburg in Romanswiller

In the 16th century, Romanswiller was divided between Strasbourg, the Bishopric, and the Bock family. In the 17th century, Strasbourg bought the Bishopric's shares. The castle, later owned by the Barons Haindel, was dismantled in 1872. Today, a country house and its park occupy the former site.

Sélestat · 67

Clock Tower or Tour Neuve

The Tour Neuve, also called the Clock Tower for its double dial, was one of the four gates of Sélestat's second enclosure in 1280. Its murals depict religious scenes and coats of arms under the vault.

Cernay · 68

Cour de Ferrette

This property of the knights of Ferrette, dating from the 14th century, is built along the first ramparts. Remains of the residential tower are visible under a glass canopy, and ground markings indicate the location of the old fortifications.

Cernay · 68

Cour de Lucelle

This site, owned by the Cistercian Abbey of Lucelle since the 12th century, features the Habsburg coat of arms and Renaissance staircases. Additional details are provided on an information panel.

Uffholtz · 68

Croix tréflée de 1690

Dambach-la-Ville · 67

Dambach-la-Ville Town Hall

The Renaissance Town Hall, built in 1547, is distinguished by its stepped gable topped with an iconic belfry.

Molsheim · 67

District Court

This 1906 neo-Renaissance building by Maximilien Metzenhin is inspired by the Metzig, with scroll gables, mullioned windows, and a staircase railing. Behind the Tribunal, a former prison converted into a residence since 1958 completes this historic site.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Emperor Constantine Fountain

The Emperor Constantine Fountain, a historic monument since 1932, stands on the church square in Sélestat. Built in 1521 from pink and yellow sandstone, it depicts the Roman Emperor Constantine, known for the Edict of Milan in 313.

Dachstein · 67

Episcopal Mill

The Dachstein mill, mentioned as early as 1353, features a 19th-century metal paddle wheel and an entrance door dated 1502. It has undergone numerous repairs over the centuries.

Marckolsheim · 67

Farming Settlement

The Marckolsheim farming settlement, built from 1941, illustrates a Nazi architectural and social project blending functionality and propaganda. It offers three types of housing: workers' houses, medium farms, and hereditary farms.

Thann · 68

First Army Street

This central street, a commercial artery of the city, houses two historic houses adorned with bay windows: one from the 16th century with a statuette of a monkey playing the bagpipes, the other also from that era.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la liberté

Fouday · 67

Fontaine/eau de source ROUTE DE STRASBOURG

Uffholtz · 68

Former Frantz Hotel

This restaurant, formerly a hotel, features a sun-shaped sign and is named after Jules Frantz, inventor of fried carp in 1880. Inside, a washbasin from the old Sainte-Croix chapel is visible.