Places to discover in Alsace

Hatten · 67

Abri Museum

The Abri, located 1 km behind the Maginot Line, was barracks for casemate crews. It now houses 28 restored rooms, military equipment collections, and a memorial area with 114 trees dedicated to civilian victims of the January 1945 Hatten battle.

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.

Cernay · 68

Ancienne usine Lisch "La Winckelmühle"

Kirchheim · 67

Ancient Gallo-Roman Villa Kirchheim

Kirchheim housed a Merovingian palace in the 7th century where Dagobert II and Charles the Fat stayed. Excavations revealed a 100m by 83m quadrilateral with remains now covered and an ancient fresco depicting grape harvesting.

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.

Plaine · 67

Battle of Saint-Blaise-La-Roche/Plaine

A commemorative plaque at Niargoutte farm honors those who died for their country in 1914-1918. It recalls the August 14, 1914 battle at Saint-Blaise-la-Roche/Plaine, where the first German flag of WWI was captured.

Urbeis · 67

Bilstein Castle

This medieval castle features a 12th-century square keep accessible through a pointed arch door. Its ramparts, reinforced by the Wurtemberg family in the 14th century, offer an exceptional view of the Vosges.

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.

Steinbach · 68

Blockhaus allemands

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.

La Broque · 67

Castle of the Counts of Salm

Built in the 13th century by Count Henri III on a rock at 809 m altitude, this Gothic castle ruin, consolidated since 1898, was the setting of a famous poetic tournament in 1285. An 18-marker trail celebrates this place and poetry.

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67

Catharinenburg

This site, a former princely residence from 1619 to 1755, is being developed. Planned installations and scenographies for 2026 will highlight its history and a lesser-known aspect of Northern Alsace and the Swedish villages.

Frœschwiller · 67

Church of Peace

This neo-Gothic church, built between 1872 and 1876, commemorates the 1870 Battle of Reichshoffen with its 20,000 deaths. It houses a sandstone Christ, stained glass, a reredos, and a unique Steinmeyer organ in Alsace.

Molsheim · 67

Château d'Oberkirch

The Château d'Oberkirch, built around 1770 for a military noble family, is named after two cousins of the Baroness of Oberkirch. Under the First Empire, it belonged to General Jean-François Barbier and remains a private estate not open to the public.

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.

La Petite-Pierre · 67

Château de La Petite Pierre - Park Visitor Center

The Château de La Petite Pierre, fortified by Vauban in 1684, now hosts the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park headquarters. Only the outer courtyard is open to visitors, featuring historical panels and a shop with local artisan crafts.

Bellefosse · 67

Château de la Roche

The Château de la Roche, built in 1180, was a bandits' hideout before being destroyed in 1469 by order of the Duke of Lorraine and the Bishop of Strasbourg. Access is from the village via the yellow cross trail, about a thirty-minute walk.

Marlenheim · 67

Château de Marlenheim

Former 14th-century castle that became Strasbourg property in the 16th century, now housing a retirement home run by the Sisters of Ribeauvillé. Its school, the Petite Sorbonne, closed in 1842.