Saverne · 67
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Saverne
Saverne, a town with a rich history dating back to the Gaulish and Roman eras, combines ancient ruins, medieval architecture, and preserved nature at the foot of mountains topped with castles.
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Mulhouse · 68
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Schloessle
This house, built around 1796 for industrialist Jean-Jacques Ziegler, housed a fabric printing factory and later a roller engraving factory. From 1892, it was used by the Brinckmann printing company.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
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The "Egyptian" House
An unusual facade blending Art Nouveau and Orientalism, inspired by Egypt, has adorned a street in the German quarter since 1905.
Discover this placeMothern · 67
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The Balance Beam Wells
In Alsace, two balance beam wells remain: one at Bussière-Poitevine Square, the other at Town Hall Square. Their counterweight mechanism allowed water to be drawn, which then flowed into a stone trough that could serve as a watering trough.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
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The Docks
The Docks of Strasbourg, former warehouses of the Seegmuller shipping company, were renovated in 2014. They now house the André Malraux media library, the Shadok (digital culture), and student housing, with two restored cranes symbolizing their port heritage.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
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The Fastinger Courtyard
This private inner courtyard, with elements dating back to 1418, features above a well a bull's head and the butchers' emblem. A wooden gallery was added in 1607 by Michel Gyss, head of the butchers' guild.
Discover this placeLauterbourg · 67
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The Former Episcopal Residence
This former Renaissance-style episcopal residence, built in 1592 and restored in 1716, now houses Lauterbourg's elementary school. Its pediment bears the Latin inscription Pax intrantibus, Salut exeuntibus.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
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The Grain Hall
Former public butcher shop from 1554 combining Renaissance style and Gothic elements, recognizable by its gabled facade adorned with cattle heads and the coat of arms of Obernai.
Discover this placeLeutenheim · 67
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The Half-Timbered Houses of Leutenheim
Discover the Alsatian half-timbered houses of Leutenheim during a one-hour guided tour by ASMA, followed by a friendly chat at the bar.
Discover this placeLauterbourg · 67
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The Landau Gate
The Landau Gate, built in 1708 on medieval fortifications, features a carved sun symbolizing the 1680 oath. A guided tour grants access to a model of the 1782 ramparts.
Discover this placeRixheim · 68
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The Old Boys' School
The first public building constructed in Alsace after 1871, this site was expanded in 1903 thanks to a donation from Yvan Zuber, the town's mayor. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands nearby on Saint Jean Street.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
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The Old City Hall, called Neubau
The Neubau, Strasbourg's oldest Renaissance building from 1585, now houses the Chamber of Commerce. Its elegant 16th-century listed façade reflects its prestigious past.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
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The Passerelle de l'Ill
The Passerelle de l'Ill, a Chinese-style bridge built in 1957 during the Ill river regulation, is aligned with the Rebberg television tower.
Discover this placeBischwiller · 67
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The Post Office Bischwiller
Built at the same time as the courthouse, this building still houses the Post Office. Before 1897, it was the telegraph office, reflecting the local postal and economic activity linked to the garrison and the textile industry.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
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The Reunion of Mulhouse with France
This mural, commissioned by Mulhouse for the Bicentennial of its reunion with France, depicts a celebration scene in front of the Town Hall, recognizable by its covered double-flight staircase. The red and white flag shown is that of the former Republic of Mulhouse.
Discover this placeSélestat · 67
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The Saint John Commandery
Founded in the 13th century, the Order of the Hospitallers of Sélestat retains only two Renaissance buildings: the Ritterhof (1410) and the Prior's House (1565), visible from outside and open on weekdays during office hours.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
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The Schweissdissi by Yves Carrey
The Schweissdissi, an iconic sculpture in Mulhouse, embodies the city's industrial past through a seated figure symbolizing unemployment linked to the closure of factories. Made from recycled mechanical parts, it reflects the local working-class history.
Discover this placeWissembourg · 67
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The Tithe Barn
Former granary used to store the tax for Wissembourg Abbey in the 13th century before becoming a grain market hall.
Discover this placeLauterbourg · 67
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The Town Hall
This iconic site features a 1731 Renaissance portal with the city's coat of arms, a Roman altar dedicated to Jupiter, and a historic Schwilgué clock mechanism that kept time until 1991.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
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The Town Hall
The current town hall houses remnants of an old arcade building, home to the citizens' court since 1370. Expanded in 1848 in a neo-Renaissance style, its facades decorated with painted motifs were restored between 1992 and 1993.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
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The Well of Six Buckets
This Renaissance well, built in 1579 by Strasbourg artisans, features three Corinthian columns and an octagonal canopy carved with biblical scenes.
Discover this placeHaguenau · 67
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The Wissembourg Gate
The Wissembourg Gate, a remnant of the old wall, dates from the 14th century with 16th-century modifications. It features three gun ports and a niche with coats of arms on its exterior face.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
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Thérèse School
Built in 1905 in a neo-Renaissance style, this school symbolizes an educational revolution with its sculpted decorations and modern facilities. It is not open to the public.
Discover this placeFrœschwiller · 67
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Tomb of 1st Lieutenant of the 2nd Nassau Infantry Regiment No. 88 Erwin von Heineccius
This 19th-century monument, made of sandstone with a painted cast iron cross, is in the neo-Gothic style.
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