Places to discover in Alsace

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Berstheim · 67

Heritage and monuments

Berstheim

Berstheim, an Alsatian village perched between the Zorn and Moder valleys, has 437 inhabitants and holds remnants of its imperial and oil-producing past. Its 250-year-old Saint Martin Church reflects its eventful history.

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Reinhardsmunster · 67

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Reinhardsmunster

Reinhardsmunster, south of Saverne, is an ideal destination for hikers with ruins of three old castles, including the Ochsenstein Castles, and religious monuments like a listed church and a medieval chapel featuring varied styles.

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Haguenau · 67

Historic architecture

The Wissembourg Gate

The Wissembourg Gate, a remnant of the old wall, dates from the 14th century with 16th-century modifications. It features three gun ports and a niche with coats of arms on its exterior face.

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Mulhouse · 68

Remarkable historic buildings

Former Banque de Mulhouse

Founded in 1872, the Banque de Mulhouse settled on rue de la Sinne between 1882 and 1883. It became one of the leading banking institutions of the late 19th century.

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Eguisheim · 68

Castles and fortifications

The Three Castles of Haut-Eguisheim

Perched at 591 m on Schlossberg hill, the three medieval pink sandstone keeps offer stunning views over the Alsace plain and Eguisheim village. Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, they now remain only as romantic ruins.

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Rixheim · 68

Remembrance sites

Old Shooting Ranges

This area of the Hardt forest, used as a military training ground by the Germans from 1871 until the 1970s, still has concrete remains. Eight Alsatian civilians were shot here during World War I.

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Barr · 67

Remarkable historic buildings

Barr Town Hall

This Renaissance building from 1640, built on medieval ruins, now houses the town hall and police station. Its double staircase and pediment adorned with three statues make it an architectural gem.

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Strasbourg · 67

Remarkable historic buildings

The Docks

The Docks of Strasbourg, former warehouses of the Seegmuller shipping company, were renovated in 2014. They now house the André Malraux media library, the Shadok (digital culture), and student housing, with two restored cranes symbolizing their port heritage.

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Obernai · 67

Remarkable historic buildings

The Grain Hall

Former public butcher shop from 1554 combining Renaissance style and Gothic elements, recognizable by its gabled facade adorned with cattle heads and the coat of arms of Obernai.

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Hattstatt · 68

Remarkable historic buildings

Town Hall

The town hall of Hattstatt, built in 1554 in late Gothic style, is notable for its double staircase and noble coats of arms. It is surrounded by old houses with arched, heraldic porches, often from the 17th century.

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Mulhouse · 68

Historic architecture

Passage of the Augustins

This passage is named after the Augustins' cloister, built in 1268 and abandoned in 1523. It housed a hospital from 1529 to 1624 and was redeveloped between 1761 and 1763 after the monastery was demolished.

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Wissembourg · 67

Historic architecture

Wissembourg - Altenstadt

Wissembourg, gateway to the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, blends history and Alsatian charm with its picturesque districts, iconic abbey, and flowered spaces. Nearby Altenstadt captivates with its millennial church and authenticity, perfect for a peaceful break.

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Strasbourg · 67

Archaeological sites

The Tomb Alley in the Koenigshoffen District

An educational space near the Parc des Romains tram stop in Koenigshoffen displays remains of a Roman tomb alley from the 1st-2nd century. Urban furniture, a model, and historic plants invite visitors to discover ancient life in Strasbourg.

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Metzeral · 68

Remembrance sites

Captain Dubarle Stele

A commemorative stele at Anlass-Wasen, 700 meters above sea level, honors Captain Dubarle of the 68th Alpine Hunters Battalion, who died in combat on June 15, 1915.

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Mulhouse · 68

Historic architecture

Old Hôtel de Paris

This hotel from 1838, owned by Daniel Roth, was the largest in the city before closing in 1859. Once a hub for industrialists and Parisian couriers, it is now being repurposed.

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Mulhouse · 68

Remarkable historic buildings

Cour de Lorraine School

Former noble courtyard from the 13th century, this elegant building with carved decorations became a school in 1876. Modernized over time, it initially welcomed both girls and boys before becoming a girls' school just before World War I.

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Bischwiller · 67

Remarkable historic buildingsTown halls

Bischwiller Town Hall and Its Annex

This long building was originally the 18th-century "À la Rose" hotel-restaurant, while its annex, the 17th-century former Lion d'Or inn, has housed the Brotherhood of Minstrels of Lower Alsace since 1686.

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Pfulgriesheim · 67

Archaeological sites

Pfulgriesheim

The Heuberg site shows human occupation dating back to 5000 BC, with Neolithic remains. The village's name evolved since the 12th century and belonged to several families, including the d’Andlau, who introduced the Reformation in 1526.

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Guewenheim · 68

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Guewenheim

Guewenheim, an Alsatian village founded by Chief Gebwin, was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and repopulated by Swiss emigrants in 1679. Its history includes early 20th-century potash mining and the impact of world conflicts.

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Rouffach · 68

Remarkable historic buildings

Old Well in Rouffach

This Renaissance well, dating from 1578, is located on the site of the former noble Knechtlin/Kirtz property at 50 rue Poincaré. Its lintel is decorated with coats of arms.

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Wœrth · 67

Monuments and remembrance sites

Bavarian Memorial Monument

This 1888 limestone monument, topped by a bronze lion, honors Bavarian soldiers fallen in 1870. It features a sculpted group symbolizing a dying soldier and the Angel of Victory.

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