Places to discover in Alsace

Cernay · 68

Ancienne usine Lisch "La Winckelmühle"

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.

Kembs · 68

Le Corbusier Lock

Discover in Kembs the only Alsatian work by Le Corbusier: the Kembs-Niffer lock, a 1960s architectural achievement blending aesthetics and functionality, still operational and open to visitors.

Still · 67

Sonntag Tile and Brick Factory

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.

Steinbach · 68

The Nassau Mine

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.

Urbeis · 67

Urbeis

Urbeis, a Vosges village dominated by Bilstein Castle, reveals its medieval mining past via a heritage trail. Traditional farms and the Miner's House complete the visit, while the Humbert organic farm offers authentic local products.

Husseren-Wesserling · 68

Wesserling Park - Textile Ecomuseum

Wesserling Park, a former Royal Manufacture, combines heritage, remarkable gardens, and seasonal events. Discover the Château and a heritage trail featuring a sound and light show in the Grande Chaufferie.

Steinbach · 68

Ancienne usine Rollin

Mulhouse · 68

Chimney of the Clemessy Company

The 50-meter chimney, emblem of the former Frey spinning mill, dominates an industrial site made up of two areas: a 1897 spinning mill converted into a high school and 1870s sheds, including a 1903 energy plant.

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.

Issenheim · 68

Issenheim

Issenheim, an Alsatian village at the foot of the Vosges foothills, charms with its cultural and industrial heritage. Discover the Antonine convent, St. Andrew's Church, and the Gast spinning mill, all testaments to its rich and varied history.

Rosenau · 68

Moulin Roos

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.

Illzach · 68

Tour Guide - Sarah PRIOUZEAU

Tour guide since 2006, she offers guided tours of Colmar, Kaysersberg, and Mulhouse in German, Italian, and English. Passionate about Mulhouse's industrial heritage, she is a member of the Alsace tour guides association.