by Laure Sutter | Apr 21, 2023 | Things to see and do
A watchtower and defense tower, the Dolder is Riquewihr’s highest point. In the past, it was used, from the top of its 25 meters, to intimidate all the enemies who wished to besiege the city. Built at the end of the 13th century, it was the only point of entry...
by Laure Sutter | Apr 21, 2023 | Things to see and do
The Tour des Voleurs museum in Riquewihr is housed in a 13th-century medieval tower that formed part of the town’s fortifications. The museum presents the history of Riquewihr and its inhabitants in the Middle Ages, as well as the evolution of the town over the...
by Laure Sutter | Apr 21, 2023 | Things to see and do
The house of Uncle Hansi is a house-museum located in the city of Colmar, in Alsace. It is dedicated to the Alsatian artist Jean-Jacques Waltz, better known as Uncle Hansi, famous for his humorous and satirical drawings depicting daily life in Alsace. Uncle...
by Laure Sutter | Apr 21, 2023 | Things to see and do
Bilstein Castle is a medieval castle located in the Sauerland region of Germany. The castle is perched on a hill and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside. Bilstein Castle was built in the 12th century and has been the seat of many lords over the...
by Laure Sutter | Apr 21, 2023 | Things to see and do
Reichenstein Castle is a medieval castle in Germany’s Rhine Valley, near the town of Trechtingshausen. The castle is perched on a steep hill and offers a spectacular view of the Rhine valley. The castle was built in the 13th century and has been the seat of many...
by Laure Sutter | Apr 21, 2023 | Things to see and do
The Alsace Wine Route is a tourist route that crosses the Alsace wine region in France. It stretches for about 170 km, from Marlenheim, near Strasbourg, to Thann, near Mulhouse, and passes through many picturesque villages and famous vineyards. The Alsace wine region...
