Saverne Travel Guide

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      Parked at Nicol
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      PK288 below lock #43 - no facilities
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      Arms of Saverne
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Check out the canal boaties - beer in hand

Check out the canal boaties - beer in hand, Saverne

 pedroswift Says:  Check out the canal boaties - beer in handYOU with the beer in hand : not the blokes on the boats!!There is a very interesting lock right in the middle of Saverne. During the Season, scores of boats pass through the lock each day. Enterprising restaurateurs have set up an... 

Chateau des Rohan

Chateau des Rohan, Saverne

 ATLC Says:  The majestic Chateau des Rohan (of the Rohan family) is also known as the Alsatian Versailles. 

Rose garden

Rose garden, Saverne

 ATLC Says:  The 'Roseraie de Saverne' is one of the most beautiful rose gardens that I ever saw. About 1500 different species. This rose garden is the 4th largest in France.On the photo a Chinese variety with amazing thorns! 

Maison Katz

Maison Katz, Saverne

 ATLC Says:  This house is a fine example of Alsatian building. It was constructed in 1605 and mentioned in all the guides (as well as postcards!). 

Marina at the Rhine-Marne-Canal

Marina at the Rhine-Marne-Canal, Saverne

 himalia11 Says:  The marina is located opposite of the Rohan Castle and its garden. You can hire boats there and if you are on your way with a houseboat you can get electricity and water here. For staying at the marina overnight, you have to pay 8,50 € and additionally 15 Cent per person;... 

Haut-Barr castle ruins

Haut-Barr castle ruins, Saverne

 himalia11 Says:  This castle was built in 16th century on some huge rocks on a about 400 m high mountain. It's a nice castle (with no admission!) and you have a good view on the landscape from there if you climb up the "tower". There's also a small chapel, and a restaurant. 

Old town of Saverne

Old town of Saverne, Saverne

 himalia11 Says:  Saverne has a beautiful old town with small streets and several half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th century. You'll find a nice pedestrian area next to the canal and the lock, where you can see lots of these old houses. 

Rohan castle

Rohan castle, Saverne

 himalia11 Says:  The Rohan palace was build 1790 and is an impressive building with its 140m long facade to the park. It's situated at the Rhine-Marne-Canal, opposite to the marina. Our boat was lying with direct view to the castle, that was great! I have no idea if it's possible to visit it... 

Hotels  

Hotel Chez Jean

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  I have this crazy habit of choosing hotels that have the name of a family member. Sometimes it works... 

Hotels  

GEISWILLER: ATMOSPHERIC HOTEL

GEISWILLER: ATMOSPHERIC HOTEL, Saverne

 eden_teuling Says:  On our trips (by car) to warm southern parts of Europe our first night we always stay at this place in Saverne.... Their is no pool but the rooms are very comfortable and pleasant.The hotel is situated near the city centre and staff is very kind and helpful; the BREAKFAST... 

Auberge de Jeunesse Saverne: Saverne YH

Auberge de Jeunesse Saverne: Saverne YH, Saverne

 Mr_Furious Says:  This hostel was built in the upper floor of this magnificent castle, used as a residence by Louis XIV The hostel itself is not special but the historical bulding itself makes it worth staying here. This palace is called Chateau des Rohan 

Restaurants  

Restaurant "Chez Jean": Regional Specialities

Restaurant "Chez Jean": Regional Specialities, Saverne

 pedroswift Says:  We have long been fans of Logis de France establishments - not just for an hotel in which to spend the night but for somewhere to eat as well. Our expectations are that associated restaurants will be a cut above the rest. I can not afford to dine in Michelin starred places... 

Chez Jean

Chez Jean, Saverne

 Kristina1701 Says:  Kleines, uriges Restaurant nahe der Fussgaengerzone. Die Speisekarte ist zwar nicht sehr lang, das Essen war jedoch ok und es werden auch elsaessische Gerichte angeboten. 

Transportation  

Driving and Walking

Driving and Walking, Saverne

 Travelcat96 Says:  Well, to get TO Saverne it is Best to use a Car, but once you are in Saverne and you Start to get AROUND Walking is nice.That Way you get to See the nice buildings. The parking is Not free, but for a Few hours it is Not expensive. I forgot the exact Price, but 2 or 3 Euros... 

Shopping  

Poterie

Poterie, Saverne

 Kristina1701 Says:   In den Doerfern um Saverne gibt es ueberall Toepferwaren zu kaufen, oft auch mit Storchenmotiven. 

Favorites  

Haut Barr

Haut Barr, Saverne

 Kristina1701 Says:  Burg nahe Saverne. Grandiose Aussicht ueber die Umgebung! Unbedingt ueber die Treppen auf die Felsen steigen! 

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 Kleines, uriges Restaurant nahe der Fussgaengerzone. Die Speisekarte ist zwar nicht sehr lang, das Essen war jedoch ok und es werden auch elsaessische Gerichte... 

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Saverne in Alsace with a canal

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 The Old Town area is lovely, very German looking with French food and atmosphere. There is a youth hostel in the local chateau . . . quite grand. A canal lock goes directly through Old Town and you...... 

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Charming small town

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 I came across Saverne because I had read in my green Michelin guide about Maison Katz, the amazing example of typical Alsatian architecture. And although generally not a garden lover, the rosegarden... 

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With a boat to Saverne

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 Saverne is a lovely city in the northern part of the Alsace. The old town has some beautiful old houses, there's a palace and on a mountain in the near some nice castle ruins. The Rhine-Marne-Canal...... 

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Saverne - gateway to Alsace

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 The classic photograph of THE tourist site (sight) in Saverne is of the Castle of Rohan taken from across the canal in the boat moorings - preferably on a still day so there are nice reflections.... 

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saverne

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 near strasbourg has a nice castle with nice gardens and museum 

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