Places to discover in Alsace

Colmar · 68

Adolphe Hirn Square

Adolphe Hirn Square in Colmar is a French formal garden created in 1882 around a statue of Gustave Adolphe Hirn by Auguste Bartholdi, inaugurated in 1894. Near Bartholdi High School, it features flower-lined paths and a central fountain.

Thann · 68

Albert 1st Municipal Park

Created in 1924 from the profits of a 1923 exhibition, this shaded public garden is named after the King of the Belgians for his heroism in WWI. It features paths, bridges, flowerbeds, and a children's playground.

Munster · 68

Albert Schweitzer Park

Until 1926, the Fecht and Albert Schweitzer parks formed a single English landscaped garden owned by the Hartmann family. A cellar window recalls the former home of the royal provost of Munster, acquired in 1795.

Duppigheim · 67

Arboretum

The Rieterfeld Arboretum, created in 1983 near the Bruche at the village's northern entrance, is a freely accessible wooded area. It features a sequoia planted in 2007, a 400-meter walking path, and a stork nest installed in 2004.

Bischheim · 67

Borne fontaine - square des Vergers

Bernwiller · 68

Brigitte's Garden

This 40-acre stroll garden, open from June 1 to October 31 on the 3rd Sunday and Monday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (free or guided tours), has been evolving since 1989 into a lush, structured space rich in plants and peaceful corners.

Brumath · 67

Brumath Arboretum

A clearing with over 230 varied trees, including Brumath's emblematic oaks, stretches behind the cemetery, extending the Stephansfeld park. It also features rare species like ginkgo biloba and sequoia, survivors from the pre-glacial era.

Hunawihr · 68

Butterfly Gardens

Discover a lush indoor garden filled with exotic butterflies flying freely. A fun and educational visit with observation of their life cycle and awareness of pollinator protection. Open until 4 PM (last entry 3:30 PM) through June 27 inclusive.

Oberhergheim · 68

Community Orchard

The community orchard activity group brings together nature and environment enthusiasts. Beginners or experienced gardeners alike can help preserve this fruit and natural heritage through regular workshops such as hedge pruning and exploring traditional irrigation.

Sélestat · 67

Dahlia Garden

The Hôtel de Saint-Lô (1574) and the Hans Billex house (1615), linked in 1649 by a turret, form a late Renaissance Alsace ensemble. Their courtyard hosts a dahlia garden and a shed with old tools, transformed in December into an illuminated forest garden.

Sermersheim · 67

Educational Garden

Educational garden of 71 ares in Sermersheim combining vegetable garden, wildflower meadow, orchard, and beehives. Guided tours by appointment, including Sunday mornings, with a refreshment stand and picnic facilities.

Châtenois · 67

Ergé Park

This central park combines relaxation and activities for all ages with green spaces, picnic tables, and a fitness area featuring 5 varied machines, including a bike with a USB charger.

Diebolsheim · 67

Flowered Grotto

Discover a grotto set in a wooded and flowered garden, built by an Italian mason after a vow made at Lourdes. This place of reflection, managed since 1979 by an association, was first secured by Abbé Wendling after World War II.

Strueth · 68

Garden of Dreams

This private 1-hectare garden blends travel inspirations and botanical richness, alternating formal scenes and natural spaces. It hosts rare plants, protected wildlife, and has earned several prestigious awards.

Valff · 67

Garden of the Book

The Garden of the Book, created by the Jardin biblique du Wihr association and landscape architect Jean-François Trouvé, retraces the stories of the three monotheistic religions through a plant walk at the foot of St Blaise Church in the old Wihr.

Brunstatt-Didenheim · 68

Garden of the Cross of Burn

At the southern end of Brunstatt, this place combines a Stations of the Cross, a small chapel, and a fountain, offering a peaceful and spiritual setting.

Saasenheim · 67

Garden of the Five Senses

Discover a sensory garden around a groundwater spring, where aromatic plants, a maze, and a barefoot path invite a soothing immersion by the water's edge.

Altkirch · 68

Garden of the Ramparts

A former 35-are wasteland behind the town hall along the ramparts has been transformed into an English-style garden called "Les Jardins des Remparts."

Strasbourg · 67

Gothic Garden of the Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame

This 1937 garden, designed by Hans Haug, features nine squares of ancient plants: ornamental, medicinal, household, and spicy, inspired by medieval gardens.

Oberbronn · 67

Guesthouse of the Sisters of the Most Holy Savior

Discover the heritage and tranquility of the Convent of the Sisters of the Most Holy Savior, with access to its park, gardens, and resting areas. Weekly guided tours and an exhibition on Mother Alphonse Marie are available in season.

Sélestat · 67

Hortus Beatus Garden

This peaceful garden, in the heart of the Martel Catala space, features a unique library of engraved wooden books. Benches and a serene atmosphere invite relaxation on Avenue de la Liberté.

Ernolsheim-Bruche · 67

La Plaine Verte Leisure Park

La Plaine Verte Leisure Park in Ernolsheim-Bruche near Strasbourg offers relaxation and activities: picnicking, fitness, beach volleyball, and pétanque courts. Accessible via three entrances, it is monitored by video surveillance.

Niederhaslach · 67

Lapidary Garden of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Florent

The gardens of the Collegiate Church in Niederhaslach, Alsace, house a medieval monumental cemetery with heraldic funerary slabs from the 14th to 16th centuries, some classified as historic monuments. It also features a recumbent effigy, a Baroque Stations of the Cross, and a Mount of Olives bas-rel

Thanvillé · 67

Lilaveronica Garden

Garden with changing perspectives, streams and waterfalls, featuring perennials, water lilies, and lotuses. Large-format photo exhibition on the castle's environment. Free entry, access via the castle driveway, pets allowed on leash. Refreshments and ice creams available on site.