Guebwiller, Administrative center in Haut-Rhin, France
Description
Guebwiller is a town in Haut-Rhin in the Grand Est region of France, situated in a valley surrounded by vineyards and forested hills. It serves as the administrative center for multiple surrounding municipalities in its district.
History
The town has medieval roots and developed as a trade and craft center before becoming an industrial hub during the 19th century. After the 2015 territorial reforms, it was restructured to serve as the administrative hub for surrounding municipalities.
Culture
The town displays a mix of French and German influences in how buildings are arranged and decorated throughout its center. You notice this blend especially in the older neighborhoods, where architectural styles reflect centuries of shared cultural presence.
Practical
The town is easily accessible by car or train, with parking available near the center and public transport connections throughout the area. Most administrative services and local amenities are within walking distance of the main hub.
Did you know?
The town uses a distinctive voting system where residents must select two candidates of different genders when electing representatives to the departmental council. This requirement reflects an effort to ensure more balanced representation in local governance.
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Notre-Dame de Guebwiller
374 m
Guebwiller National Cemetery
766 m
Église Saint-Léger de Guebwiller
474 m
Château du Hugstein
2 km
Château de la Neuenbourg
391 m
Theodore Deck museum
419 m
Ancien couvent des dominicains
288 m
Château du Burgstall
379 m
Kessler
1.6 km
Spiegel
1.9 km
Saering
1.4 km
Synagogue of Guebwiller
128 m
Parc de la Marseillaise
582 m
Hôtel de ville de Guebwiller
217 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Sehring
1.2 km
Immeuble au 104, rue de la République à Guebwiller
290 m
Maison au 45, rue de la République à Guebwiller
185 m
Hôtel du Grand-Doyenné
413 m
Puits Saint-Léger, Guebwiller
433 m
Immeuble au 54, rue de la République à Guebwiller
203 m
Domaine de Beaupré
910 m
Maison aux 2-4, rue des Blés à Guebwiller
535 m
Maison au 2, rue de Rathsamhausen à Guebwiller
339 mDrinking fountain, water well
551 m
Ancienne église des dominicains
288 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame de Guebwiller
374 m
Fontaine Sinnbrunnen
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