Eguisheim Old Town, Medieval pedestrian streets in Eguisheim, France.
Eguisheim features circular cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses painted in bright colors, forming concentric rings around the central castle complex.
The village originated in the 8th century with the construction of an octagonal castle, later expanding into a medieval settlement that became a center of wine production.
Local wineries produce exceptional wines from Grand Crus Eichberg and Pfersigberg vineyards, which visitors can sample at numerous tasting rooms throughout the village.
Visitors can obtain free maps at the tourist office to follow the discovery trail through the village, with parking available at Rue du Muscat or the town hall.
The village structure follows three concentric circles of streets, preserving the original medieval layout with traces of defensive gates still visible at two points.
Location: Eguisheim
Address: 68420 Eguisheim, France
Website: https://ville-eguisheim.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.04273,7.30607
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
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Les Trois Châteaux
2.5 km
Château Saint-Léon
7 m
Château de Dagsbourg
2.5 km
Château de Hagueneck
2.5 km
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
50 m
Pfersigberg
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Léon d'Eguisheim
6 m
Château de Wahlenbourg
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Église Saint-Michel, Herrlisheim-près-Colmar
3.2 km
Église Sainte-Colombe de Hattstatt
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Steingrubler
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Château de Weckmund
2.5 km
Fontaine de Saint-Léon
22 m
Église Saints-Philippe-et-Jacques d'Obermorschwihr
2.8 km
Ramparts of Herrlisheim-près-Colmar
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Maison, 8 rue Principale (Herrlisheim-près-Colmar)
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Maison au 1, place Château-Saint-Léon à Eguisheim
37 m
Maison au 3, place Château-Saint-Léon à Eguisheim
37 m
Église Saint-Nicolas de Vœgtlinshoffen
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Office de Tourisme
94 m
Église Saint-Pancrace de Husseren-les-Châteaux
2.1 km
Église Saint-Rémi de Wettolsheim
1.8 km
Église Sainte-Odile de Wintzenheim
2.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph dite chapelle des Bois de Wintzenheim
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Mairie d'Éguisheim
270 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Sainte-Colombe de Hattstatt
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Chaire de l'église Saints-Philippe-et-Jacques d'Obermorschwihr
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