Places to discover in Alsace

Mulhouse · 68

Villa Risler

Built around 1840, this residence housed the Risler family and served as the studio for architect François Spoerry, famous for the Tour de l'Europe in Mulhouse.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DES CHAMPS

Rouffach · 68

Town Hall

The town hall of Rouffach, built in 1831 and renovated in 2003, stands on the site of a former Renaissance building. It houses portraits of local figures and a bust of Marshal Lefebvre, also featured on Clemenceau Square.

Rimbach-près-Masevaux · 68

Rimbach near Masevaux

Rimbach, once owned by the Counts of Ferrette then the Habsburgs until 1648, was attached to the lordship of Masevaux until the Revolution. It features Saint Augustine Church, the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Perches Lake, ideal for fishing at 985 m altitude.

Thann · 68

La maison du conseil

Illkirch-Graffenstaden · 67

Strasbourg-Neuhof Forest Massif Nature Reserve - Illkirch-Graffenstaden

The Neuhof-Illkirch forest nature reserve near Strasbourg offers 890 hectares of preserved nature with forests, aquatic environments, and meadows. It hosts a diverse fauna and flora, including hundreds of animal and plant species.

Saverne · 67

Greifenstein Castle

Perched facing Haut-Barr and the two Geroldseck castles, Greifenstein Castle, mentioned as early as 1156, was shared among several lords before falling into ruin after the Thirty Years' War. Its 12th-century Romanesque keep and medieval remains make it a listed historic site.

Munster · 68

Tanet Nature Reserve - Gazon du Faing

Between 1,160 and 1,300 meters altitude, this forest features spruces with strange shapes, sculpted by the strong winds of the ridges.

Walbourg · 67

Commemorative Monument

This 19th-century neoclassical monument, 3.30 meters tall, stands in the middle of a field. Its three sides are decorated with blank medallions and garlands, with no inscriptions.

Winkel · 68

Sund'Gourde Water Point - Source of the Ill in Winkel

Discover the water point at the source of the Ill, Rue de la Charrière in Winkel, a peaceful spot where the river begins.

Rouffach · 68

Oriel Houses

Rouffach features several notable oriel houses, including a 1663 one on rue des Bouchers, a former Teutonic commandery from 1533 with an oriel and coat of arms on rue de la Gendarmerie, and a 1620 inn on rue de la Demi-Lune.

Soultzeren · 68

Le Tanet Passionately...

Le Tanet in the Vosges offers year-round nature activities: hiking, reindeer farm visits, sledding, or snowshoeing in winter. Relax afterward at a farm inn to savor local specialties.

Ernolsheim-lès-Saverne · 67

Warthenberg Castle

Discovered in 1979 on the Daubenschlagfelsen rock near Ernolsheim-lès-Saverne, Warthenberg Castle, built around 1150 and destroyed before 1200, reveals impressive remains such as a 3.80 m thick shield wall and an 11 m square tower.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA SCHLEIFFE n°3

Ottrott · 67

Birkenfels Castle

This small 13th-century residential castle features a three-level main building with niche arrow slits and large bays with multiple windows. Its unfinished pentagonal keep adds a unique character to this historic site.

Solbach · 67

Fontaine/ eau de source MAIRIE

Sélestat · 67

The Saint John Commandery

Founded in the 13th century, the Order of the Hospitallers of Sélestat retains only two Renaissance buildings: the Ritterhof (1410) and the Prior's House (1565), visible from outside and open on weekdays during office hours.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source DES SERPENTS

Colmar · 68

Former Hospital - Media Library

Former Franciscan convent turned hospital after 1543, rebuilt in the 18th century in a restrained neoclassical style. Now Colmar's media library after hosting various public services.

Westhalten · 68

Strangenberg Hill

Strangenberg Hill in the Vosges has a contrasting climate: humid at altitude and dry in Westhalten, where summer storms offset dryness. This diversity supports remarkable flora adapted to varied slopes, from moist hedgerows to dry steppe grasslands.

Mittelbergheim · 67

Mittelbergheim Town Hall

This 17th-century public building, topped with a bell tower and a bell from 1685, combines judicial and commercial functions. Its monumental staircase and large Renaissance hall make it a place rich in history.

Wissembourg · 67

The 'Schlupf' or Little Venice

From a footbridge over the Lauter, the Schlupf offers a romantic view of the Saints Peter and Paul Abbey.

Saverne · 67

Cagliostro Tower

The Rohan Tower in Saverne, near the Castle Park, is said to have housed Cagliostro's alchemical experiments. Invited by the Prince of Rohan, he is also connected to the Affair of the Queen's Necklace.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA SERVA n°2