Bergheim, Medieval commune in Ribeauvillé canton, France
Bergheim is a medieval village in the Alsace region, located within the Ribeauvillé canton. The settlement is surrounded by a double wall that preserves the old town center with its narrow streets and separates it from the surrounding vineyards.
The village began as a Roman settlement where mosaics were discovered in 1848. Over the centuries, ownership changed hands repeatedly, reflecting the region's complex past.
The name "Bergheim" means "home on the mountain," reflecting the village's position within the wine country. The tight layout and narrow streets show how residents have lived together in this space for centuries.
The village is easy to explore on foot, as main sights are concentrated in the walled center. Visitors can find information at the Musée des Sorcières and enjoy walks through the surrounding vineyards.
Between 1582 and 1683, the village experienced a period of witch persecutions, later documented in a museum. This dark chapter in regional history has become a place for confronting one of Europe's difficult historical periods.
Location: canton of Ribeauvillé
Location: arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Elevation above the sea: 285 m
Shares border with: Zellenberg, Ribeauvillé, Thannenkirch, Rodern, Rorschwihr, Saint-Hippolyte, Guémar
Address: Bergheim, France
Phone: +33389736301
Email: mairie@bergheim.fr
Website: http://ville-bergheim.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.20528,7.36167
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
The Grand Est displays a rich architectural and military heritage, from fortified structures like the Fort of Mutzig and the La Ferté ouvrage on the Maginot Line, to princely residences such as Château de Lunéville with its French gardens. The region also preserves religious sites like the Abbey of Sturzelbronn in the Vosges forests and the Jesuit College in Reims, founded in the early 17th century. Urban centers feature notable architectural complexes: the Kammerzell House in Strasbourg exemplifies 15th-century Alsatian half-timbered construction, while the Ducal Square in Charleville-Mézières reflects Renaissance urban planning. The Humanist Library in Sélestat holds over 150 medieval manuscripts and ancient books. Technical sites like the old Chappe telegraph tower in Saverne recall early communication history before the electric era. Historic parks, including that of Château de Pange with geometric gardens and stone bridges, offer pathways through centuries of landscape design.
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 de Saint-Ulrich
4.2 km
Château du Girsberg
4 km
Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre
4.2 km
Altenberg de Bergheim
631 m
Gare de Saint-Hippolyte
3.5 km
Château de Reichenberg
2.1 km
Synagogue of Bergheim
173 m
Église Saint-Grégoire de Ribeauvillé
3.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
234 m
Fontaine de la Place de la République
3.7 km
Porte des bouchers
3.4 km
Fontaine de la Place de l'hôtel de ville
3.4 km
Hôtel de ville de Ribeauvillé
3.4 km
Maison au 7, Grand'Rue à Ribeauvillé
3.1 km
Église de la Providence
3.3 km
Maison des Ménétriers
3.1 km
Église Saint-Maurice d'Orschwiller
4.2 km
Saint-Hippolyte church
3.2 km
City walls and city gates of Bergheim
211 m
Hôpital de Ribeauvillé
3.3 km
Hôtel de ville de Bergheim, Haut-Rhin
63 m
Ribeauvillé synagogue
3.1 km
Fontaine du cerf
3.4 km
Fontaine de Bergheim
73 m
Maison au 4, rue Salzmann à Ribeauvillé
3.3 km
Maison au 6, place du Docteur-Pierre-Walter à Bergheim
81 m
Maison au 8, place du Docteur-Pierre-Walter à Bergheim
80 m
Maison au 21, rue Klobb à Ribeauvillé
3.5 kmReviews
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