Marckolsheim

Marckolsheim is a small town in the Alsace region located between Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin departments, near Sélestat. The townscape features old houses with tiled roofs, green fields and patches of woodland across flat land, with the Rhine river shaping the surrounding area.

The town was founded in Roman times and followed ancient trade routes still visible today. In the Middle Ages it received city status under powerful families like the Habsburgs, reflecting its strategic importance.

Marckolsheim keeps strong ties to tradition and community life, visible in local markets and festivals that regularly bring neighbors together. The Church of Saint-Georges serves as both a religious center and gathering place for celebrations and holidays that keep the town's cultural memory alive.

The town is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, with established cycling paths and trails leading into the nearby countryside. The Rhine cycle route EV 15 passes through the area, connecting it to an international network running from Switzerland to the Netherlands.

The town sits on an ancient Roman path connecting old trade routes, an invisible historical layer beneath today's streets. The Maginot Line complex, a former Second World War defense system, left lasting marks on the local history and landscape.