Places to discover in Alsace

Thann · 68

Château de Marsilly

Niedernai · 67

Château de Niedernai

The 1000-year-old Château de Niedernai hosts a restaurant serving wood-fired tarte flambée, local dishes, and wines, with views of the keep and estate, just minutes from Obernai.

Saverne · 67

Château du Haut-Barr

Perched at 470 meters altitude, the Château du Haut-Barr, nicknamed "The Eye of Alsace," offers breathtaking views over the Alsace plain and Lorraine. Reachable in 15 minutes by car or a 1.5-hour hike from Saverne, this 12th-century medieval castle ruin, rebuilt in 1583,

Dachstein · 67

Château Hervé known as La Magnanerie

The New Castle, also called Château Hervé, was an 18th-century royal glassmaking school, annex to a 1742 nursery. This private estate includes a two-story building with a facade and two wings dating from 1750.

Ribeauvillé · 68

Château Saint-Ulrich

Château Saint-Ulrich, perched at 530 m, is the largest and best-preserved of Ribeauvillé's three castles. Once home to the Ribeaupierre family until the 15th century, it now offers remarkable ruins from the 12th to 15th centuries, reachable by a 2.5-hour hiking trail.

Lembach · 67

ChâteauXperience

ChâteauXperience, near the ruins of Fleckenstein, immerses visitors in the medieval history of the Northern Vosges and the Palatinate through an immersive journey combining images, sounds, and interactions.

Haguenau · 67

City Hall

The City Hall, built in 1910 in a neo-Baroque style, once housed the courthouse. Its facades adorned with statues and 18th-century motifs reflect its eventful history, marked by a premises exchange with the justice system in 1955. Nearby is the covered Grand Manège (1847).

Walbourg · 67

Commemorative Monument

This 19th-century neoclassical monument, 3.30 meters tall, stands in the middle of a field. Its three sides are decorated with blank medallions and garlands, with no inscriptions.

Mulhouse · 68

Cour de Lorraine

This elegant noble residence, built of pink sandstone, was acquired in 1726 by the Thierry family before being transformed into a painted fabric factory by Jean-Henri Dollfus in 1754. Since 1876, it has housed a school.

Mulhouse · 68

Cour de Lorraine School

Former noble courtyard from the 13th century, this elegant building with carved decorations became a school in 1876. Modernized over time, it initially welcomed both girls and boys before becoming a girls' school just before World War I.

Mulhouse · 68

Cour des Chaînes

This Renaissance house from 1594, built by the Blech family, features 17th-century painted ceilings and a spiral staircase turret. Converted into a manufactory in the 18th century, it is now a heritage site restored in 1982.

Colmar · 68

Court of Appeal

This German neo-baroque building, inaugurated in 1906, has housed the Alsace Court of Appeal, the highest regional court, since 1923. It was built on the site of Colmar's former experimental vineyard, the judicial capital since 1698.

Dambach-la-Ville · 67

Dambach-la-Ville, Medieval Town

Dambach-la-Ville, a medieval wine town with colorful half-timbered houses, charms with its three fortified gates, Saint Sebastian chapel, and tasting cellars. Hikers and wine lovers will find their joy here.

Mulhouse · 68

District Court

Built between 1899 and 1902 under German administration, this court combines late Gothic and Renaissance styles. Its richly detailed architecture, featuring gargoyles and stained glass, reflects the Wilhelmian era, while its interior symbolizes justice through allegorical elements.

Mulhouse · 68

District Court

The Mulhouse court, built in 1878, is a rare example of Wilhelmine public architecture influenced by the Italian Renaissance. Its entrance hall and monumental staircase make it a remarkable place.

Mulhouse · 68

DMC Industrial Site

Founded in 1800 in Dornach, DMC was a European textile giant specializing in fabric printing and embroidery thread. Today, part of its heritage-rich industrial site is being redeveloped under the IBA Basel 2020 program.

Mulhouse · 68

Drouot Estate

In 1930, Mayor Auguste Wicky launched a large program to build 812 social housing units in Mulhouse, including schools, a daycare, a library, public baths, and gardens to improve workers' living conditions.

Mulhouse · 68

Drouot School

This school, built in 1939 in a developing neighborhood, combines hygiene, education, and aesthetics with its brick and sandstone architecture, 2,300 m² tree-lined courtyard, and covered shelter. Closed to the public, it reflects a time when urban planning and education intersected.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Dépose bus - Archéologie

Rixheim · 68

Entremont District

This 1970s neighborhood, designed by architect François Spoerry, was formerly named after two 19th-century country houses. An old icehouse is the only visible remnant today.

Lembach · 67

Fleckenstein Fortress

Perched at 338 meters in the Northern Vosges, the 12th-century Fleckenstein Fortress dominates a 100-meter rocky ridge. This fortress, impregnable for four centuries, was destroyed in 1689 by French troops.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source du Chevreuil

Mulhouse · 68

Former Banque de Mulhouse

Founded in 1872, the Banque de Mulhouse settled on rue de la Sinne between 1882 and 1883. It became one of the leading banking institutions of the late 19th century.

Bischwiller · 67

Former Bischwiller Courthouse

Built in 1899, the Bischwiller courthouse is a German imperial building in the Wilhelminian style. Judicial services were held here until 1950 before being transferred to Haguenau.