Places to discover in Alsace

Molsheim · 67

Town Hall

Molsheim Town Hall, built in 1832, stands in the heart of the medieval town on the Alsace wine route, 20 km from Strasbourg. Its architecture features a wrought iron projection topped by a triangular pediment.

Waldersbach · 67

Fontaine/eau de source MONTEE OBERLIN n°3

Wattwiller · 68

Town Hall School of Wattwiller

Founded in 1273 by the Bishop of Basel, this nunnery became a hospital in 1310. Managed by the Dominicans of Guebwiller from 1366, it was later converted into a town hall before a primary school was built there.

Sondernach · 68

The Rothenbachkopf

The Rothenbachkopf, a Vosges summit at 1,316 m, overlooks the Wildenstein and Mittlach valleys. Its high-altitude grasslands and wide panoramas make it a popular spot for hikers.

Reichshoffen · 67

Memorial of the Battle of 1870

The Battle of Woerth-Froeschwiller on August 6, 1870, saw French and German forces clash during the Franco-Prussian War. A major French defeat that allowed the German coalition to advance toward Paris and annex Alsace-Lorraine for 48 years.

Russ · 67

Fontaine/eau de source DE LA FORET 4

Uffholtz · 68

Presbytère d'Uffholtz

Urmatt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE n°1

Haguenau · 67

The Hundshof Washhouse

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.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Picnic Area - Route de Riquewihr

Two hikes starting from Kientzheim or Sigolsheim lead to a sunny picnic area. Sigolsheim offers a visit to the national necropolis on Blutberg, with a stunning vineyard view after a steep climb.

Dambach · 67

Hohenfels Castle

This 13th-century castle houses remarkable troglodyte remains of the lordly residence, mentioned as early as 1293.

Levoncourt · 68

The Raven's Rock and the Witch's Rock

Perched above Levoncourt, the Raven's Rock (735 m) offers an open view of the Morimont castle ruins and the Vosges, while the Witch's Rock, near the Ebourbettes farm, overlooks the upper Largue valley and the Swiss Ajoie.

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.

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

Ostein Rock

Ostein Rock, accompanied by the farm-inn below, offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding peaks and valleys. A view not to be missed.

Thanvillé · 67

Thanvillé Castle

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.

Dinsheim-sur-Bruche · 67

Viewpoint from Schiebenberg

The statue of Notre-Dame de Schiebenberg overlooks the village of Dinsheim-sur-Bruche and offers a panorama of the Bruche Valley, accessible in 2 hours round-trip walk from the village center.

Strasbourg · 67

Madame C - Private Mansion

In a discreet private mansion in central Strasbourg, Madame C offers an intimate setting blending a cocktail bar, restaurant, and event spaces inspired by the Belle Époque, where hedonism is cultivated with refinement.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue du chêne en haut

Albé · 67

Guardhouse

This modest building, a former municipal police station, once housed the night watchman and served as a jail. The old door is still visible.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la grand rue

Thann · 68

The Staufen - The Cross of Lorraine

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.

Rhinau · 67

Taubergiessen Nature Reserve

The Taubergiessen Nature Reserve covers 1,682 hectares, including 997 in France, and is home to rare plants, groundwater springs, and an untouched forest. Please respect the signs to avoid fines.

Frœschwiller · 67

Church of Peace

This neo-Gothic church, built between 1872 and 1876, commemorates the 1870 Battle of Reichshoffen with its 20,000 deaths. It houses a sandstone Christ, stained glass, a reredos, and a unique Steinmeyer organ in Alsace.

Winkel · 68

The Source of the Ill

The Ill river begins in Winkel, in the Alsatian Jura, at 600 m altitude. A sculpture by Anne Rochette celebrates its birth, and the site invites visitors to stroll and discover the surroundings.