Riquewihr, France

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Year: 15th century.

In France, in Loire River Valley, there is the charming town of Riquewihr. That's a birthplace of the Disney heroine Belle. This charming medieval town was founded in the 15th century. The castle was built by representatives of Wurttemberg Kingdom. Subsequently, a network of winding rocky streets with tiny houses grew next to the castle. Some of them have survived intact to this day. These wonderful half-timbered houses with unique facades represent a major hallmark of the town.

Riquewihr is ideal for hiking, as important landmarks can be found here at every step. During the walk, you can see a lot of old houses with amazing signs. For example, a plate with an image of scissors may mean that a tailor once lived in this house. In the heart of the city, there's a City Hall that is a vivid example of neoclassical style. One of the most unusual architectural landmarks is Maison Schickhardt house with its original angular bay windows.

Place des Trois Eglises houses three major religious attractions at once. Those include the parish church of the 12th century, the church of Notre Dame, which was built in 1337, as well as St. Herard church, which in the 16th century city housed a school for boys. Old fortifications have survived in the city too. It's particularly amazing to walk along the courtyards of old mansions, where hundreds of years ago the wealthiest citizens used to live.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Crédit Agricole Alsace Vosges' located in 3.59 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Super U de Ste Marie aux Mines' is located in 7 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Intermarché Contact' in 6.12 km

Supermarket: 'Le Cellier des Montagnes G.I.E.' in 3.77 km

Parking: 'Motorhome Aire' in 6.71 km

Apotheek: 'KM Concept' in 3.35 km

Police station: 'Police municipale' in 9 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Hotel Restaurant Du Kalblin' in 1.08 km

Railway station: '68630' in 12 km

Nearest airports:
» Colmar - Houssen Airport CMR - in 14 km

» Black Forest Airport LHA - in 50 km

» Entzheim Airport SXB - in 51 km

» Freiburg Airport QFB - in 52 km

» Basel-Mulhouse Airport BSL - in 68 km

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Best hotels near Riquewihr

La Haute Grange

Located in 0 km from Riquewihr
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Rooms: 4

The decor of the rooms at Haute Grange is inspired by the colours of warm spices. Each has a private bathroom equipped with bathrobes, amenities and … More: photo, rates and booking

Hotel Restaurant Du Kalblin

Located in 1 km from Riquewihr
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Rooms: 7

Hôtel du Kalblin welcomes you in a warm and elegant environment. It offers 7 rooms, each with a personal decoration. Ideally located to discover the … More: photo, rates and booking

Gîte des Hauts de Chamont

Located in 2 km from Riquewihr
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Rooms: 3

The holiday home features a living room with a TV, 3 bedrooms, a wardrobe and a bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, … More: photo, rates and booking

Les Hirondelles

Located in 3 km from Riquewihr
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Rooms: 1

With a mountain view, Les Hirondelles features a living room with a TV, a sofa and a CD player. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

13 km - Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg

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You can visit the medieval château du Haut-Koenigsbourg in the town of Selestat. It is surrounded by a large park on top of a hill. It is difficult to assume that the castle was built a little over a hundred years ago looking at this castle today. The fortress was …

15 km - Colmar

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City of Colmar can definitely be called one of the most charming places in France. Picturesque old quarters with buildings and a great number of channels look like illustrations in fairy tales. In warm season, flowers can be seen literally everywhere. Those are …

39 km - Europa Park

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In the surroundings of the German city of Rust is Europa-Park, which receives 4 million visitors annually. The opening of the park took place in 1975. Europa Park is one of the few major parks in the world that are open for visiting all year round. Europa-Park is the …

61 km - Strasbourg Bains

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In Strasbourg is located one of the oldest bath complexes in the world. Municipal Baths or City Public Baths are considered an important historical sight of the city and amaze with the luxury of decoration. Marble floor with complex patterns, chic faience baths and a …

80 km - Chateau de Montbeliard

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Montbéliard Castle is the main historical symbol of the city of the same name. It is located on the top of a cliff. The small settlement was located at the foot of the cliff during the reign of the Roman Empire. The first observation tower was built to protect it. The …

85 km - Chateau de Lichtenberg

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The defensive castle of Lichtenberg was built in the 13th century. It is named after its first owners, the noble Lichtenberg family. The castle was distinguished by a very beautiful and refined design from the moment of construction. Many unique architectural elements …

Top destination around Riquewihr - Alsace

Alsace is one of the richest provinces of France from a cultural point of view. Strasbourg is the capital of the region; it’s worth to start exploring its attractions with a visit to the central square. Here there is a beautiful cathedral; one of its towers is equipped with an excellent viewing platform. Near the Cathedral Square there is Kammerzell maison, the unique half-timbered building. Its first floor was built in the 15th century.
Another landmark is so-called Pharmacie du Cerf; this half-timbered building was erected at the turn of the 15-16th centuries. Palais Rohan would be interesting too, as nowadays it houses three museums. One of them is devoted to painting, the other represents unique archaeological findings, and the third is home to works of decorative art.

Old town of Colmar will appeal to fans of excursions; there are several historical buildings of different eras on its territory. Most visited monuments are maison Adolph built in the mid14th century, and the old customs building, Ancienne Douane, constructed during the second half of the 15th century.
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