Places to discover in Alsace

Cernay · 68

Villa Carrère dite « Jeannot Lapin »,

Oberrœdern · 67

Oberroedern

Oberrœdern witnessed battles in January 1945. The Rieffel Casemate, restored in 2008, bears witness to the 1940 fighting and was part of the Maginot Line between Schœnenbourg and Hatten.

Wangen · 67

Medieval Gates of Wangen

Wangen, a fortified town, has three remarkable medieval gates. The Niedertor, a historic monument from the 13th century, includes a dungeon. The Sommertor, with Renaissance gunports, once housed the presbytery. The Motscheltor, destroyed in 1887, formerly led to the vineyards.

Altorf · 67

Tithe Barn

This early 18th-century building, formerly a tithe barn, now houses a municipal library and association spaces after its restoration in 2000.

Thann · 68

Witches' Tower

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.

Rosheim · 67

The Old Prison

This former pink sandstone prison, built on the first enclosure, reflects late 19th-century German influence. It had six cells upstairs.

Rosheim · 67

The Town Hall

This town hall, built in 1760 in the Regency style and expanded in 1884 with the bailiwick court, stands out for its architectural sobriety and symmetry.

Cernay · 68

Mémorial des Malgré-Nous

Strasbourg · 67

The Panoramic Terrace of the Vauban Dam

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.

Sélestat · 67

Strasbourg Gate

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.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Old Butcher Shop

Old public butcher shop rebuilt in 1616, this sandstone and timber-framed trading place overlooked the mill canal. The slaughterhouse was once in the house at the corner of the fortified bridge and Bains Street.

Wissembourg · 67

Stanislas Palace

Stanislas Palace was the residence of King Stanislas Leszczynski from 1719 to 1725, the year his daughter Marie married Louis XV.

Westhoffen · 67

Westhoffen Ramparts

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.

Haguenau · 67

Old Chancellery

The Old Chancellery of Haguenau, a 15th-century architectural gem, features a neo-Gothic facade adorned with coats of arms and elegant towers. It now houses the Tourist Office and the Alsatian Museum, rich in traditional costumes, objects, and typical interior reconstructions.

Molsheim · 67

Sub-Prefecture

Molsheim, district capital after the 1870-1871 war, houses several buildings from the Wilhelm era, including its sub-prefecture.

Molsheim · 67

Jean-André Silbermann Organ

The organ of the Jesuit Church in Molsheim, built by Silbermann in 1781, has 22 stops and a unique echo keyboard in Alsace. Its case, decorated with musical instruments and a finial representing Molsheim's wheel, is a masterpiece classified as a historic monument.

Thann · 68

Town Hall

Built in 1788 by architect Jean Baptiste Kléber, this building was initially a hospital before becoming the town hall on May 27, 1793.

Uffholtz · 68

Former Frantz Hotel

This restaurant, formerly a hotel, features a sun-shaped sign and is named after Jules Frantz, inventor of fried carp in 1880. Inside, a washbasin from the old Sainte-Croix chapel is visible.

Thann · 68

Bangards' Cabin

Since 1483, the people of Thann elect four bangards annually from the bourgeoisie to watch over vineyards and forests. Their service is honored with engraved panels, some of which are displayed at the museum.

Châtenois · 67

Witches' Tower

The Witches' Tower, a 15th-century Gothic gate remodeled in 1830, is a historic symbol of Châtenois marked by witch trials. Visible from the outside, it withstood a cannonball in 1870.

Scherwiller · 67

Remarkable House

Former 18th-century cooper's farmhouse turned restaurant, featuring a listed watchtower and carved emblems. Only visible from the outside.

Sélestat · 67

The Water Tower

Built in 1906 to meet military needs, this water tower is the first link in Sélestat's drinking water network. Still in use, it can only be visited from the outside.

Haguenau · 67

The Hop Hall

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.

Munster · 68

The Route des Crêtes - Munster Valley

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.