Places to discover in Alsace

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Waldolwisheim · 67

Villages

Waldolwisheim

Waldolwisheim, near Saverne, charms with its Alsatian houses and religious heritage. The village hosts events like the Waldo Races in July and an organic flavors day in October.

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Westhalten · 68

Villages

Westhalten

Westhalten, meaning "the west slopes of the Stragenberg," became an autonomous commune in 1788 after previously depending on Rouffach and Soultzmatt. The village thrived through viticulture, evident in its historic houses and architectural heritage.

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Wickerschwihr · 68

Villages

Wickerschwihr

This village, mentioned as early as 728, belonged to Holtzwihr until 1837. Its fertile lands, farmed by religious foundations, were devastated during World War II. Today, it combines traditional farming with industrial development.

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Windstein · 67

Villages

Windstein

Windstein, an Alsatian village of about a hundred inhabitants, overlooks two medieval castles on its heights. The Maginot Line trail reveals WWII bunkers, offering hiking and climbing in a preserved natural setting.

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Wintershouse · 67

Villages

Wintershouse

An ancient imperial village mentioned since 1187, Wintershouse means "winter houses." This charming village of 907 inhabitants, nicknamed "the crows," is known for its vitality and its "Commune nature" label with three dragonflies since 2016.

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Wintzenheim · 68

Settlements

Wintzenheim

Wintzenheim, mentioned as early as 786 under the name Wingisheim, was under the authority of the imperial bailiwick of Kaysersberg and the lordship of Hohlandsberg until the Revolution.

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Zeinheim · 67

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Zeinheim

Zeinheim, a village of 204 inhabitants in the northwest of its community, takes its name from the German meaning "habitat surrounded by an enclosure." Founded by the Alamans, it has a 12th-century church with a surviving bell tower, built by the monks of Marmoutier.

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Obermodern-Zutzendorf · 67

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Zutzendorf

Zutzendorf, a charming village merged with Obermodern in 1973, is known for its half-timbered houses in the "Schini" style, inherited from Swiss carpenters.

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