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Dambach · 67
This medieval castle, built around 1200 and restored in the 16th and 17th centuries, features remarkable remains such as a pentagonal keep and a west tower. Guided tours are organized during the season.
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Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
This 15th-century castle, a classified historic monument, now houses the Alsace Vineyard and Wine Museum. Since 1561, the Alsatian Brotherhood of Saint Stephen has monitored wine quality here, a mission revived in 1947 after a break.
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Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
The Sigolsheim necropolis on Blutberg hill honors 1,589 French WWII soldiers, including 792 Maghrebis and 15 Jews. A nearby American monument pays tribute to US fighters fallen in Alsace. Access is forbidden from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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La Broque · 67
The Schirmeck-Vorbrück internment camp, fully dismantled between 1954 and 1960, leaves few traces except the 1943 Kommandantur building, now private, marked by a plaque. A 2019 memorial stele recalls its unique past as a terror-based re-education camp.
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Still · 67
The Sonntag Tile and Brick Factory in Still, Alsace, offers guided tours to explore two centuries of brickmaking history. Discover the machines, drying sheds, and the 1885 Hoffmann kiln.
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Oberlarg · 68
The Largue is a 46 km river originating in Oberlarg in the Glaserberg, passing through 34 villages before joining the Ill. Nearby, the Mannlefelsen rock shelter reveals 8 meters of prehistoric stratigraphy, but the private site is only visible from the path.
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Wasselonne · 67
The medieval gate of Wasselonne, topped by an 18th-century square tower, is a remnant of the castle that once dominated the town. It houses a clock from 1881 and a bell from 1818, visible during guided tours or in summer.
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Haguenau · 67
Built in 1880 during Mayor Nessel's term in a neo-Romanesque style, this building draws inspiration from the 12th-century imperial chapel. It evokes the former grandeur of the medieval imperial residence for the people of Haguenau.
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Marlenheim · 67
The Domain Court of the Abbey of Andlau, called "Stadelhof," is a 13th-century medieval site. The park features a 14th-century statue of St. Richarde and an 18th-century manor house.
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Ranrupt · 67
Ranrupt, Fonrupt, and Stampoumont showcase Vosges rural architecture with their massive farms under unified roofs. These mountain villages, a few kilometers north and west of Ranrupt, feature typical landscapes.
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Wissembourg · 67
Stanislas Palace was the residence of King Stanislas Leszczynski from 1719 to 1725, the year his daughter Marie married Louis XV.
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Obenheim · 67
Frédéric Henri Walther, general and Count of the Empire, was born in 1761 in Obenheim and died in 1813 in Kusel. He is buried at the Panthéon in Paris.
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Thann · 68
Old rampart tower built in 1360, restored in 1572 and damaged during World War I, it is named after the storks that once nested at its top. Now privately owned, it offers a rare remnant of the city's second defensive wall.
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Sélestat · 67
Built in 1679 by Vauban and Tarade, this fortified gate of pink sandstone and bricks is the last remnant of the city's ramparts. A plaque commemorates the 1814 siege, placed in 1919.
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Westhoffen · 67
The Städtelglöckelturm, the belfry's bell tower, warned villagers of dangers or major events. A legend links it to a silver bell ringing nightly at 10 p.m., once used for important announcements or alerts.
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Haguenau · 67
Built in 1810 under Napoleon, this building served as cantonal administration and has been a sub-prefecture since 1871. Today, it houses the offices of the Haguenau-Wissembourg sub-prefecture.
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Molsheim · 67
Molsheim, district capital after the 1870-1871 war, houses several buildings from the Wilhelm era, including its sub-prefecture.
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Thanvillé · 67
Former toll station on the Salt Road in the 11th century, Thanvillé Castle was transformed in the 17th century. It is open for guided tours by reservation only from May to September, with options for children and groups.
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Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67
Discover the remains of a Roman city with its ancient baths, dating from the 1st to the 4th century. An augmented reality guided tour via the free Via Janus app reveals their history and prosperity under Philippe V de Hanau in the 16th century.
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Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67
A landscaped area highlights the Gallo-Roman remains of the Niederbronn baths, with an entrance pavilion helping to imagine this ancient site. The walls have been restored according to historic monument standards.
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Eguisheim · 68
The Eguisheim castle, built around 720 by Count Eberhard, was the residence of his lineage until 1225. Now owned by the municipality, it is only accessible during exhibitions or specific events.
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Ottrott · 67
Two medieval castles, Rathsamhausen and Lutzelbourg, face each other above Ottrott in Alsace. Rathsamhausen features a unique donjon-palace whose remains reveal the life of its inhabitants. Access is possible certain days from Klingenthal or the Tourist Office.
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Bischwiller · 67
This 19th-century house, formerly owned by a family of wool merchants, was converted into a retirement home in the early 20th century after being founded in 1721.
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Strasbourg · 67
Strasbourg, a European symbol since 1949, hosts the European Parliament in an impressive glass and metal architectural building. Visit its hemicycle, the largest in Europe, and discover its central role in the European Union.
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