idées.outings in Alsace9 places
Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68
Discover Kientzheim, a historic wine-growing town, with a fun 1.5-hour trail for children aged 4 to 10. A route booklet is available at the Tourist Office. Picnic stops are possible along the ramparts.
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Châtenois · 67
The fortification, mentioned since 1298, was protected by a double 900 m enclosure with towers and the Witches' Gate. Open year-round, it hosts a medieval festival with activities and a market every second Sunday of June.
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Westhoffen · 67
Founded in 1332, Westhoffen features medieval ramparts 520 m long, six towers, and two gates. A red brick gloriette and the old Saint-Erhard Church, integrated into the walls, make it an iconic site. Visits by appointment or free access until the end of September.
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Thann · 68
Built in 1411, this tower of the Alsatian ramparts is named for its historic use: imprisoning witches before their trial. Its bulbous roof from 1628 and arrow slits make it a symbol of the South Gate of the Alsace Wine Route.
Discover this placeIngwiller · 67
Ingwiller, a Vosges town founded in 1345, owes its origin to its strategic position between the Northern Vosges and an agricultural plain. It was long a rural and artisanal center before becoming a trading town.
Discover this placeRibeauvillé · 68
Ribeauvillé, an Alsatian medieval town between vineyards and mountains, is named after the Ribeaupierre family. It features three ruined castles accessible by hiking, medieval walls, the Butchers' Tower, and a flower-lined Grand’rue with Renaissance buildings.
Discover this placeWissembourg · 67
The ramparts, built in the 13th century, were modernized between 1746 and 1748 by Marshal de Cormontaigne to adapt to the new military strategies of the time.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
The inner wall of the old town, 1,400 meters long, had about twenty towers and four gates. Its wide rampart walk is now a promenade.
Discover this placeLa Petite-Pierre · 67
Explore La Petite Pierre, a fortified town in the Northern Vosges, with 1.5-hour guided tours. Discover its castle, ramparts, simultaneous church with remarkable frescoes, and panoramic gardens.
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