Places to discover in Alsace

Dinsheim-sur-Bruche · 67

Fort de Mutzig - Feste Kaiser Wilhelm II

Perched above Dinsheim-sur-Bruche, the Fort de Mutzig is a unique military site in Europe, built in 1893 to defend Alsace. Today, it offers panoramic views and a dive into Franco-German history before 1914.

Hunspach · 67

Fort de Schoenenbourg - Maginot Line

Fort de Schoenenbourg in Hunspach is a major Maginot Line fort built between 1931 and 1935. Ranked among the French people's favorite monuments, it offers a nearly 3 km underground tour, fully restored, to explore its original military facilities.

Uffholtz · 68

Foyer Saint Erasme

Thann · 68

Franciscan Convent (current hospital)

Former Franciscan convent founded in 1302, this building became a painted canvas factory in the 19th century before housing the Saint Ehrard hospital from 1845.

Neubois · 67

Frankenbourg Castle

Perched on a 703 m conical summit, Frankenbourg Castle overlooks the Val d'Argent and Val de Villé valleys. Built in the 12th century, it controlled the ancient Salt Route and now offers breathtaking views of central Alsace.

Cernay · 68

French and Allied Military Cemetery

Established in 1920, this national necropolis contains 3,643 graves and an ossuary of 933 French and Allied soldiers who died in the two world wars, featuring a monument dedicated to Czechoslovak volunteers.

Wisches · 67

French Military Cemetery of Les Chênes - National Necropolis of Wisches

This French military cemetery, established in 1924, honors 504 soldiers who died in 1914 during the Battle of the Oaks. It includes 60 individual graves and two ossuaries housing 444 remains, with nearby fortification remnants.

Orbey · 68

French National Necropolis of Carrefour Duchesne

The Carrefour Duchesne National Necropolis, at the foot of Tête des Faux, honors 294 World War I soldiers including Commander Duchesne, with an ossuary for 116 others. Accessible by hiking or cross-country skiing trails depending on the season.

Moosch · 68

French National Necropolis of Moosch

The French national necropolis of Moosch, established during World War I near a former military ambulance, offers stunning views of the Saint-Amarin valley and houses the tomb of General Serret, hero of the Battle of Hartmannswillerkopf.

Orbey · 68

French National Necropolis of Wettstein

This military cemetery, perched at 877 meters altitude in a forest, holds 3,538 French soldiers including 2,171 graves and two ossuaries. A 13-meter granite cross commemorates their sacrifice.

Wangenbourg-Engenthal · 67

Freudeneck Castle

Perched at 390 m near Wangenbourg, Freudeneck Castle offers freely accessible medieval ruins, featuring a round keep and remains of fortifications. A trail from Wangenbourg or a road leads to the site.

Frœschwiller · 67

Froeschwiller Castle

Froeschwiller Castle, once owned by the Durckheim family since the 14th century, was remodeled in the 19th century into an elegant neoclassical villa. Now privately owned, it opens occasionally during Heritage Days and can be rented for events.

Odratzheim · 67

Geraudon Castle of Odratzheim

This castle, built in 1765 by Auguste Pierre de Géradon on the site of an earlier building, features gates dated 1560 and 1624. Damaged by a fire in 1940, it was rebuilt in 1945 and is partially listed as a historic monument.

Thanvillé · 67

German Military Cemetery

Established in 1921 in Thanvillé, this German military cemetery contains 355 individual graves and a mass grave of 290 soldiers, including 74 unknown. A name book and online resources allow consultation of their history.

Cernay · 68

German Military Cemetery

Between 1914 and 1916, the Vosges ridges and Hartmannswillerkopf saw deadly battles. The German military cemetery in Cernay, built in 1920, holds over 8,000 graves of soldiers fallen in southern Alsace.

La Broque · 67

German Military Cemetery (1914-1918)

This site honors 636 buried German soldiers and 1,297 others whose remains rest in two ossuaries.

Haguenau · 67

Grand Manège

The Grand Manège of Haguenau, built in 1847 for the cavalry regiment, is a brick and sandstone building featuring a large hall illuminated by big round-arched windows and an impressive wooden framework.

Haguenau · 67

Grand'Rue

The Grand’Rue and the Hop Market feature 18th-century houses, including the Cassina House with its niche of Saint Joseph, a former hotel of the Koenigsbrück Abbey, and a unique Renaissance residence.

Grandfontaine · 67

Grandfontaine Mines

The Grandfontaine mine, closed for safety reasons, was a rich Vosges iron deposit. Guided tours by appointment allow visitors to explore its exhibition and historic galleries.

Colroy-la-Roche · 67

Grave of an English Airman

Grave in the civil cemetery of an English airman, Sergeant Wilder, shot down on February 21, 1944, and crashed in Ranrupt at the place called "la Quiche."

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Graves of the First Victims of the 1870 War

Grave and stele honoring two French and Prussian soldiers who died following the attack on Schirlenhof on July 25, 1870. Their graves recall this battle of the Franco-Prussian War.

Mutzig · 67

Grimacing Head of the Belfry

In Mutzig, the Rothüssmann, a 70 cm wooden sculpture in the town hall belfry, has watched over residents since 1972. Once grimacing, it now sticks out its tongue on the hour and moves its ears since 1934.

Niederentzen · 68

Guardhouse

This early 19th-century building near Sainte-Agathe church once housed the night watchman, served as a sobering cell, and provided shelter for travelers.

Scherwiller · 67

Guardhouse

This timber-framed house, built in 1700 by a cooper, features emblematic tools and initials on its oriel. Classified as a historic monument since 1924, it combines Renaissance style with its function as a guardhouse from 1861.