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 by DanielF
This is also the case of Alsace: unknown places are just a few kilometers away from overcrowded towns like Riquewihr or Kayserberg. These places, rich in art and history, should not be skipped in an Alsatian tour by any means; but he who wants to visit a typical Alsatian place without the crowds, then Bergheim could be a perfect choice amongst many others.
Bergheim has indeed everything you expect for the perfect Alsatian experience: half-timbered coulourful houses, picturesque flower pots and town fountains, vineyards and a rest of the town fortifications, including an impressive watch tower. And yes, very few tourists. Leave a Comment
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 one entrance Maginot by elgin99
Since more than half a century the bunkers of the Maginot casemates shapes the scenery of northern Alsace.
"Four à Chaux" and the second small one ("Werk") near Lembach were built between 1930 and 1935 and were intended to secure the German French border.
After bombed in June, 1940 massively. From 1940 to 1944 the Lembach line is taken by the armed forces. Since 1983 both are public.
May, 1th - June, 30th 10 am,2 pm, 3 pm, 4pm
Juli - September, 30th:10 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
Oktober - November, 15th and on November, 3th: 10 am, 2 pm, 3 pm Leave a Comment
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 one little fountain by elgin99
Never I have eaten again so well (and so much) like in this town. One must not search, even in the smallest restaurant one is spoiled with good food and service.
Another memory are the storks, on the roofs of many houses. Leave a Comment
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 by DanielF
Hunawihr makes part of the 149 villages which have been labeled as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France"), an independent association, which aims to promote and enhance the beauty and picturesquism of small historical towns in France.
The importance of the monuments of Hunawihr more than justifies the granting of this label of quality. The main attractions include a XVI Century Town Hall, a Renaissance fountain dedicated to Saint Huna, and the XVI century Church of Saint James, with an adjacent fortified cemetery.
But the real charm of Hunawihr lies in the numerous traditional homes of the wine growers, several of them dating back to the Renaissance period, and in the vineyards that totally surround the village as far as the sight reaches.
Hunawihr is also the home to the Centre for the Reintroduction of Storks and Otters. These two animals have become icons of the region and Alsatians are putting a lot of effort to let them thrive as they did in the old days. The visit of the park provides light on the breeding programs for these two species but is also fun especially for families. Near it, you can also visit the garden of exotic butterflies. Leave a Comment
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 statue St. Odile by elgin99
The holy Odilia is the protection patroness of Alsace. She has founded the monastery in the year 700 . Her grave is in the chapel.
Beside the monastery buildings there is a larger-than-life sandstone statue of the Holy Odilia. The zenith of the monastery was in the 12th century. After several lootings and fires monastery was rebuilt at the end of 17th century. A commemorative table in the court reminds for the visit of Pope Johannes Paul II some years ago.
Another special is the fact of "Ewige Anbetung" (Everlasting Adoration. or Everlasting Prayer). Since July, 1931 layman's groups from all deanships of Alsace pray continuously on the mountain St. Odile, day and night.
Set 761m (2496ft) high up in the mountains, Mont Sainte-Odile is a very original convent with own hotel, restaurants, snack bars, souvenir shops, spring and a wonderful view over the Plain of Alsace, goes all the way to the ridge of the Black Forest on the other side of the Rhine River, in Germany. It is also the starting point for many magnificant hikes among stones, springs, trees and effects of light found in the Vosges Mountains.
Would you like to hear the bells of Saint Odile? Click there.
My tip. Take a taxi to the mountain. Attend divine service, walk along the Pagan Wall.
The wandering (ca. 15 km) goes back along the holy spring to village Barr, straight on through the wonderful nature world of the Vosges Mountains and through the vineyards.
On the way there is a so-called forester's house with fantastic French cuisine.
This tour belonged to my nicest excursions in Alsace!
Legend of Saint-Odile you find in my General Tip! Leave a Comment
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The castle ruin is one of the famous and the most imposing fortresses of region Wasgau. It is a specific one because it was from 1129 to 1710 continuously the seat of the Fleckenstein family.
All about history of castle, family Fleckenstein and pictures are on website by Fleckenstein´s (English)
Another language links and more links: Links Fleckenstein Leave a Comment
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 A family of symbols by rexvaughanLeave a Comment Directions: Follow the stork signs. As I mentioned elsewhere, Hunawihr is so small you can find everything with no problem. I don't know if they even use street addresses.
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 Church tower by rexvaughanLeave a Comment Directions: As you go into Hunawihr you can't miss it. It dominates the skyline.
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 little part of fortress by elgin99
All what you has to know you can read in the informative website which I posted. Please have a look there, because you can find also historical pictures and maps.
The website is:
http://www.ville-b i tche.fr/Anglais/A_histoire.htm
I can´t put it as a link, because VT always delete this one word. :( Please copy yourself in your address and change the single letters to one word without free places.
Restauration of this military fortress is one of the European projects. Leave a Comment
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 For the birds by rexvaughanLeave a Comment Directions: Follow the stork signs.
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