Culture and heritage

Colmar

Situated in the heart of the vineyards, Colmar boasts a wealth of heritage and culture. A city of art and history, Colmar is also known for its gastronomy and relaxed lifestyle, with its many traditional half-timbered houses.

The Thieves' Tower

Originally a defensive tower in the 14th century, it later became one of the town of Riquewihr’s prisons. Guardroom, dungeon and torture chamber with various instruments…

Le Linge Memorial

Le Linge is one of the most important sites of the battle of the Hautes-Vosges during the First World War, where almost 20,000 French and German soldiers perished. Located in the heart of nature, you’ll also find a museum recounting these events.

© Photo Mémorial du linge 1915

Musée Unterlinden

Housed in a former 13th-century convent, you’ll discover collections of archaeology, ancient art, decorative arts, modern and contemporary art around the museum’s masterpiece, the Issenheim Altarpiece by Grünewald and Nicolas de Haguenau.

Ribeauvillé

Seat of the Lordship of the Ribeaupierre family, the 3 fortified castles they built dominate the town. Châteaux St-Ulrich, Girsberg and Haut-Ribeaupierre are accessible via a hiking trail. Stroll through a village of picturesque neighbourhoods and houses full of flowers.

Riquewihr

Riquewihr is a medieval town in the heart of the Alsace vineyards, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. It’s a must-visit destination, where the combination of the quality of its vineyards and its well-preserved architecture has earned it the name of “Pearl of the Alsace Vineyards”.

Kaysersberg

A village with timeless charm, it offers an escapade in an urbanism preserved for many years in a calm and tranquil atmosphere.