Mackwiller · 67
Roman remains
Mackwiller
Mackwiller, in Alsace Bossue, is a remarkable village for its open-air Roman remains such as baths, a villa, and a mausoleum, located on an ancient Roman road linking the Vosges to Trier.
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Mulhouse · 68
Remarkable historic buildings
Painted Walls of the Former Town Hall
The town hall decorations, painted in 1698 in the Rhenish Renaissance style by Jean Gabriel, depict allegorical figures and Swiss coats of arms. The south facade houses the "Klapperstein," a symbol of punishments for gossip.
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Monuments and remembrance sites
German Stele
This German stele at the Ilienkopf Pass marks the site of a former cemetery for Bavarian soldiers.
Discover this placeHangenbieten · 67
Castles and fortifications
Hangenbieten Castle
In 1900, Philippe Bernhard built the current castle on the site of an 1830 villa, which he demolished. This private manor, made of ashlar stone and covered with slate, still stands today.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Historic architecture
Nouveau Quartier
Designed from 1827 by architects Stotz and Fries, Mulhouse's Nouveau Quartier fans out around Place de la République, blending imperial elegance and Italianate neoclassicism with its arcades and aligned balconies, reflecting the local industrial boom.
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Castles and fortifications
Kagenfels Castle
Built around 1262 by Albrecht Kagen, this medieval castle was destroyed four times in the 14th and 15th centuries before being rebuilt around 1430. Expanded around 1507, it was abandoned at the end of the 16th century and rediscovered through excavations and restorations since 2002.
Discover this placeHaegen · 67
Castles and fortifications
Petit Geroldseck Castle
Geroldseck Castle, likely built in the 13th century by the lords of Geroldseck, was a fief of the bishopric of Metz. Abandoned by the 15th century, only traces of its existence remain since 1235.
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Castles and fortifications
Fleckenstein Fortress
Perched at 338 meters in the Northern Vosges, the 12th-century Fleckenstein Fortress dominates a 100-meter rocky ridge. This fortress, impregnable for four centuries, was destroyed in 1689 by French troops.
Discover this placeBreitenbach-Haut-Rhin · 68
Remembrance sites
German Military Cemetery - Ilienkopf
The German cemetery at Krähenberg and the Ilienkopf site contain remains of German bunkers and military installations from 1915 to 1918, along with a memorial stele at the pass.
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Remarkable historic buildings
Old Town Hall
This historic building, made up of two wings of different styles (15th and 16th centuries), housed a college then an agricultural school before being restored for sociocultural activities. Its rear facade reveals defensive elements like gunports.
Discover this placeRiquewihr · 68
Castles and fortifications
Castle of the Dukes of Württemberg
From 1324 to 1796, Riquewihr was under the authority of the Counts of Württemberg. Their coat of arms, three stag antlers, appears throughout the visit. In 1540, Duke George of Württemberg replaced the old castle with the current building, recognizable by its crenellated gable typical of 16th-cent.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Industrial heritage
DMC Industrial Site
Founded in 1800 in Dornach, DMC was a European textile giant specializing in fabric printing and embroidery thread. Today, part of its heritage-rich industrial site is being redeveloped under the IBA Basel 2020 program.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
Remembrance sites
Stolpersteine Circuit
Stolpersteine are commemorative concrete and brass cobblestones engraved and placed in front of the last addresses of Nazi victims to preserve their memory. Over 100,000 have been installed across Europe since 1993.
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Remarkable historic buildings
The Post Office Bischwiller
Built at the same time as the courthouse, this building still houses the Post Office. Before 1897, it was the telegraph office, reflecting the local postal and economic activity linked to the garrison and the textile industry.
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Historic architectureSquares
Place de l'Homme-de-Fer
Place de l'Homme-de-Fer, rebuilt after 1945, features a 14-story tower designed by Gustave Stoskopf in 1955. Redesigned in the 1990s with a central glass canopy, it has become the heart of Strasbourg's tram network.
Discover this placeOberhausbergen · 67
Military forts
Fort Frère
This late 19th-century military fort, restored by volunteers since 2000, is the best-preserved of its kind in Europe. Located near Strasbourg, it showcases German military architecture of the era and offers a comprehensive visitor circuit.
Discover this placeIssenheim · 68
Industrial heritageMuseumsChurches
Issenheim
Issenheim, an Alsatian village at the foot of the Vosges foothills, charms with its cultural and industrial heritage. Discover the Antonine convent, St. Andrew's Church, and the Gast spinning mill, all testaments to its rich and varied history.
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Remarkable historic buildings
Tombs of Second Lieutenant H. Nouaux of the 8th French Chasseurs Battalion and Colonel de Lacarre of the 3rd Armored Cavalry, killed August 6, 1870
This site houses several 19th-century graves: a granite tomb dedicated to H. Nouaux and the sandstone tomb of Colonel de Lacarre. A mass grave marked by a white cross honors 359 French and German soldiers.
Discover this placeBenfeld · 67
Remarkable historic buildings
Town Hall or Turret and Jacquemart Clock
The Town Hall of this commune, built in 1531, features a Renaissance turret and a Jacquemart clock from 1620. The clock includes three oak automatons carved by Johann Föbe, representing Prudentia, Death, and Justitia.
Discover this placeIllzach · 68
Industrial heritageTowns and cities
Tour Guide - Sarah PRIOUZEAU
Tour guide since 2006, she offers guided tours of Colmar, Kaysersberg, and Mulhouse in German, Italian, and English. Passionate about Mulhouse's industrial heritage, she is a member of the Alsace tour guides association.
Discover this placeFrœschwiller · 67
Remarkable historic buildings
Tomb of 1st Lieutenant of the 2nd Nassau Infantry Regiment No. 88 Erwin von Heineccius
This 19th-century monument, made of sandstone with a painted cast iron cross, is in the neo-Gothic style.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Remarkable historic buildings
Buildings of the Former Upper Rhine Power Forces
These facilities succeeded the Siemens Power Plant, built in 1888.
Discover this placeSchiltigheim · 67
Remarkable historic buildings
Old Schiltigheim
Schiltigheim preserves 17th and 18th-century half-timbered houses, including the Auberge du Cheval Blanc and the villa Wenger-Valentin, a former bankers' residence built in 1882 in a historic park.
Discover this placeWœrth · 67
Washhouses
Washhouse
This 19th-century washhouse on the edge of the Sauer River was used before World War II. Its oak structure and overhanging roof protect a staircase leading down to the washing area, where adjustable boards followed the river's level.
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