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Mulhouse · 68
This trompe-l'œil by Christian Geiger shows characters balanced on narrow ledges: a man with an umbrella, a woman sitting with feet dangling, and another at a window watching Avenue du Président Kennedy.
Discover this placeRouffach · 68
This house, remodeled in the early 20th century, features a Renaissance door from 1616 and a 1579 well adorned with a German inscription, reflecting local history. It is located near the former course of the Ohmbach, now covered.
Discover this placeMorschwiller-le-Bas · 68
The trail passes through a deciduous forest bordered by four German bunkers from the First World War, in excellent condition. These structures defended access to Mulhouse from behind the Vieil Armand front to the Swiss border.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
This medieval mikveh in Strasbourg, rediscovered in 1984, is a rare relic of Alsatian Jewish life between 1200 and 1260. It includes a 500-liter basin fed by groundwater and niches for candles.
Discover this placeGœrsdorf · 67
This yellow sandstone monument, erected in the 19th century, honors soldiers who fell on August 6, 1870. Its inscriptions, now very faded, testify to its age and history.
Discover this placeWœrth · 67
Gray sandstone obelisk adorned with religious symbols (cross, crescent, Star of David), erected in memory of the Zouaves and Turcos who died for France during the battle of August 6 or 8, 1870.
Discover this placeMorsbronn-les-Bains · 67
Erected in 1899, this monument commemorates soldiers of the 2nd Thuringian Infantry Regiment who fell in 1870-1871 during the battles of Woerth, Sedan, Paris, and other towns. The eagle, cast in Berlin, is now partially hidden by vegetation.
Discover this placeFrœschwiller · 67
This 19th-century monument, made of grey sandstone and surrounded by columns, bears the battalion's coat of arms and is notable for its cast iron enclosure.
Discover this placeGœrsdorf · 67
This 19th-century sandstone monument, erected by the wives of soldiers from the 11th Bavarian Infantry Regiment, commemorates those who fell on August 6, 1870.
Discover this placeFrœschwiller · 67
20th-century granite obelisk topped with a cross, replacing an earlier monument. It features a medallion of the Souvenir Français.
Discover this placeRanrupt · 67
This military cemetery holds the graves of three British airmen who died on February 26, 1944. A sober and moving place of remembrance.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
This 18th-century townhouse, built by the Gayot brothers, combines Régence style with frescoes by Joseph Melling. Residence of the military governor, it also hosted the Minister of Defense during visits to Strasbourg.
Discover this placeMittelbergheim · 67
This 17th-century public building, topped with a bell tower and a bell from 1685, combines judicial and commercial functions. Its monumental staircase and large Renaissance hall make it a place rich in history.
Discover this placeMittelwihr · 68
Mittelwihr, an Alsatian wine village perched at 220 m altitude, blends history and renowned vineyards. Destroyed in 1944, it rebounded to become a major wine site, famous for its Grand Cru Mandelberg and Mediterranean-like microclimate.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Maxime Descombin, a discreet yet innovative sculptor, left his mark with serial sculptures, drawings, tapestries, and innovative stained glass. His work, both public and little known, explores geometric forms in tension.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Built in 1912 on the site of a former slaughterhouse, this girls' high school of stone and brick, featuring a clock turret, is not open to the public.
Discover this placeSainte-Marie-aux-Mines · 68
Located near Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, the Montgoutte Military Cemetery holds 1,000 German soldiers from World War I. Listed by UNESCO in 2023, it is maintained by Germany and symbolizes Franco-German reconciliation.
Discover this placeGuebwiller · 68
This monument, sculpted by Vermare and Moreau-Vauthier, honors the French chasseurs who died during the First World War. It is located on the Route des Crêtes (D 431), a 20-minute walk from the Grand Ballon.
Discover this placeRosenau · 68
Built in 1910, the Moulin Roos, a former water mill, now produces up to 40 tons of flour per day. It also has a shop open daily to the public.
Discover this placeNatzwiller · 67
Natzwiller, an Alsatian village with a metallurgical and textile past, now hosts the European Center of Deported Resistance Fighters near the Struthof camp. Highlights include the camp, its national cemetery, and a panoramic botanical trail.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
This Mulhouse villa, built in 1901 by architect Edmond Guyot, stands out for its unique neo-Moorish style in the city.
Discover this placeNiedernai · 67
Niedernai Castle, near Obernai and Mont Sainte-Odile, is a rare Alsatian lowland castle with only its 11th-century keep remaining. Visits, tastings, and meals are offered by reservation for groups.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Designed from 1827 by architects Stotz and Fries, Mulhouse's Nouveau Quartier fans out around Place de la République, blending imperial elegance and Italianate neoclassicism with its arcades and aligned balconies, reflecting the local industrial boom.
Discover this placeObersaasheim · 68
Obersaasheim, an Alsatian village in Haut-Rhin, lies on the plain between the Rhône-Rhine canal and the Rhine forest. Founded in the 8th century, its medieval and modern history is marked by the Habsburgs and conflicts, featuring Saint Gall church and monuments like an 18th-century presbytery.
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