Dambach-la-Ville, Medieval wine village in Bas-Rhin, France
Dambach-la-Ville is a wine village in Bas-Rhin situated on the eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains. The settlement spreads across rolling terrain where vineyards cover much of the landscape.
First recorded in 1125 as Tambacum, the village became an important wine center over time. In the 13th century it came under the control of Strasbourg's bishop and grew by incorporating nearby settlements.
The village preserves its medieval layout with narrow lanes lined by half-timbered houses decorated with grape motifs on their facades. Winemaking shapes daily life and the way people use the old stone cellars and wine taverns built into historic homes.
The village is best explored on foot since the medieval streets are too narrow for cars. The central town square makes a good starting point from which most areas are reachable within a short walk.
The village is the largest wine producer in Alsace and its Grand Cru Frankstein holds high regard among wine experts. This vineyard area is valued for its earthy notes and complex flavors.
Location: Bas-Rhin
Location: arrondissement of Sélestat-Erstein
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Blienschwiller, Dieffenthal, Ebersheim, Epfig, Saint-Pierre-Bois, Scherwiller
Address: 67650 Dambach-la-Ville, France
Phone: +33388924105
Email: mairie@dambach-la-ville.fr
Website: http://dambach-la-ville.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.32389,7.42750
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
The Alsace Wine Route connects dozens of villages that have preserved their medieval structures. Half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries line cobblestone streets, while town walls and watchtowers testify to the region's strategic importance. Many villages feature Romanesque churches with sculptural decoration and historic town halls. Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, and Eguisheim display typical examples of this architecture. Painted wooden beams on houses, old market squares, and vineyards on surrounding slopes characterize these settlements. Castle ruins such as Haut-Koenigsbourg occupy hilltops overlooking the Rhine plain. The region also maintains religious buildings like Murbach Abbey or the church of Thann with its Gothic portal. Local museums present medieval manuscripts and liturgical objects. This cultural landscape combines winemaking tradition with architectural heritage spanning several centuries.
Château du Bernstein
2.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Dambach-la-Ville
665 m
Frankstein
794 m
Église Saint-Gilles
5.1 km
Chapel of St John the Baptist
1.7 km
Notre-Dame
556 m
Hôtel de ville de Dambach-la-Ville
191 m
Auberge de la Couronne
213 m
Église des Saints-Innocents de Blienschwiller
2 km
Fortifications of Dambach-la-Ville
54 m
Maison Sermonnet
222 m
Fontaine à l'ours dite Stockbrunnen
180 m
Fontaine de Blienschwiller
2.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Érasme de Blienschwiller
2.1 km
Maison au 5, rue de l'Ours à Dambach-la-Ville
123 m
Maison au 55, rue du Maréchal-Foch à Dambach-la-Ville
295 m
Maison au 4, rue de l'Église à Dambach-la-Ville
220 m
Maison au 8, place du Marché à Dambach-la-Ville
198 m
Maisons aux 14-16, rue Saint-Sébastien à Dambach-la-Ville
377 m
Maison, 53-55 rue du Maréchal-Foch (Dambach-la-Ville)
283 m
Maison au 2, rue des Tonneliers à Dambach-la-Ville
248 m
Pulpit of Église des Saints-Innocents, Blienschwiller
2 km
Maison au 82, rue du Maréchal-Foch à Dambach-la-Ville
286 m
Rocher des Celtes
1.9 km
Église Saint-Michel de Dieffenthal
1.8 km
Saint-Étienne
176 m
Waldkapelle à Dambach-la-Ville
3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire de Kientzville
2.6 kmReviews
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