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Haguenau · 67
This octagonal tower, built between 1228 and 1235 and remodeled in the 16th century, overlooks the Moder River. Its first level of brick and sandstone dates from the 13th century, with upper floors from the 17th. An arch with a portcullis once spanned the river to control city access.
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Wissembourg · 67
Abandoned by monks during the Reformation in 1547, this Wissembourg convent served as a hospital, stables, then a barracks, and now houses the Relais Culturel.
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Haguenau · 67
La Halle aux Houblons, built in 1867 and expanded in 1881, is a landmark covered market in Haguenau. It now hosts a weekly market and cultural events, including dinner shows during the Hop Festival.
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Wissembourg · 67
In Wissembourg, the House of Ami Fritz, a former tanners' house from 1550, is famous for being the set of the 1932 film inspired by Erckmann-Chatrian's character. Don't miss its portal and oriel window, symbols of Alsatian Renaissance architecture.
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Haguenau · 67
This historic washhouse, fed by a still-active spring, is the last of its kind in Haguenau. Located on the forest edge along a cycling route, it dates back to 1887 and features an ergonomic design in Vosges sandstone.
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Strasbourg · 67
The Kammerzell House, named after its 19th-century owner, owes its Renaissance appearance to Martin Braun, a cheese merchant who rebuilt it in 1589 on a 15th-century foundation. Its richly decorated façade blends biblical, ancient, and medieval influences.
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Wissembourg · 67
The Maison du Sel, recognizable by its four-level roof, was first a hospital, then a salt depot, and later a slaughterhouse. This private building is not open to the public.
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Uffholtz · 68
The Memory Shelter, a former First World War sanitary shelter in Uffholtz, offers temporary exhibitions on memory, citizenship, and peace, along with events and workshops for school groups.
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Steinbach · 68
This stele, located at the edge of the vineyard with a view over Cernay, commemorates the battles of the First World War.
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Steinbach · 68
Opened in 1875 to replace the old iron mines, this operation, whose resources were overestimated, closed in 1908 due to lack of profitability. Details are provided on an explanatory panel.
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Strasbourg · 67
After the destruction of 1870, Strasbourg was rebuilt with a large urban expansion plan approved in 1880. Led by architect J.-G. Conrath, it created a grand official district and residential neighborhoods blending historicist styles and Art Nouveau around wide, tree-lined avenues.
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Romanswiller · 67
The Upper Castle, or Oberschloss, is an elegant 18th-century bourgeois residence built by the Barons Haindel. Later occupied by the Cerf Berr family and Jacques Metzger, it housed a family farm before being sold to the municipality in 2012.
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Rosheim · 67
This former pink sandstone prison, built on the first enclosure, reflects late 19th-century German influence. It had six cells upstairs.
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Strasbourg · 67
A few steps from the Covered Bridges, the Vauban Dam, built around 1690, offers a panoramic terrace with views of the city's layout and its canals.
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La Broque · 67
The medieval castle, built around 1190 by Count Henri II of Salm, was already in ruins by the 16th century. La Broque, a village divided between Lorraine and Salm-Salm, joined France in 1793 and then the Vosges in 1871.
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Wattwiller · 68
This monument, located at the summit of Hartmannswillerkopf, honors the 3,600 soldiers of the 152nd Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Red Devils by their enemies.
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Rosheim · 67
The Romanesque House, built in 1154 in Alsace, is a rare example of medieval civil architecture with its square plan and sandstone blocks. A classified historic monument, it is open to visitors by appointment only.
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Munster · 68
At 1,139 meters, the Schlucht Pass offers stunning views of the Vosges peaks and nearby lakes. A former strategic road from 1915, it allows hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing, followed by a meal in a local farm inn.
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Thann · 68
Built from 1224 to oversee a toll, this Alsatian castle was partially destroyed in 1673 by order of Louis XIV. Its ruins, nicknamed "the Witch's Eye," offer a panoramic view of the town and its hills.
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Albé · 67
Built in 1726, this small local castle called "Schloessel" impresses with its two-story oriel window and carved medallions. Its architecture blends religious symbols and historical details, like straight or curved lintels from different periods.
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Bœrsch · 67
This historic well, built in 1617 by Jacob Zumsteg, features an 8-meter deep sandstone lining. Opposite stands a 16th-century Renaissance town hall distinguished by its oriel and spiral staircase.
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Thann · 68
Symbol of the Alsatian Resistance, the Cross of Lorraine was erected in 1949 in Thann, facing the Rhine. Inaugurated by de Gaulle, it commemorates the Appeal of June 18 and offers a panoramic view of the Alsace plain and the Vosges.
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Wattwiller · 68
Overlooking Alsace at 956 m altitude, this 22 m concrete cross, erected in 1930, aligns with the Altar of the Homeland and the necropolis. Illuminated since 1936, it offers a panorama visible beyond the Rhine.
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Haguenau · 67
The Haguenau Theatre, built in 1846 by Charles Morin, is one of Alsace's four Italian-style theatres. With 420 seats and a hidden metal structure, it was expanded in 2005.
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