Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Commune in Grand Est region, France
Description
Illkirch-Graffenstaden is a commune south of Strasbourg located along the Ill river, forming the region's second largest suburb and part of the Eurometropolis administrative structure. The town layout combines residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and green spaces spread throughout its territory.
History
The settlement of Graffenstaden received toll rights in 1284 from Rudolf of Habsburg as payment for military support at the river crossing. The area became an important railway manufacturing center in the 1800s, which shaped its economy for over a century.
Culture
The town reflects its shift from industrial roots to a modern residential and commercial hub where longtime residents and newcomers from Strasbourg coexist. This blend of old connections and contemporary life shapes how locals use public spaces and community services.
Practical
The Graffenstaden rail station provides regular train service connecting to nearby cities and simplifies travel throughout the Alsace region. The location offers easy access for visitors looking to explore the broader Strasbourg area from a quieter base.
Did you know?
Former quarry sites in the area left behind a series of lakes that now serve as swimming and recreational spaces for residents. These water features give the place an unexpected leisure dimension.
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Parc Animalier Friedel
1 km
Église Saint-Symphorien d'Illkirch-Graffenstaden
526 m
Musée "Les secrets du chocolat"
1.3 km
Château de l'Île
2.2 kmParc Schulmeister
4.3 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du massif forestier de Strasbourg-Neuhof/Illkirch-Graffenstaden
3 km
Château Klinglin
900 m
Propriété Schranz
4 kmGolf de Strasbourg
2.6 km
Les Secrets du Chocolat
1.3 km
Golf du Fort
1.6 km
Bagersee
3.2 km
Golf de Strasbourg
2.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Ulrich de Fegersheim
3.7 km
Église protestante d'Illkirch
900 m
Église Saint-Oswald d'Ostwald
2.1 km
Crucifix rue de nancy
2.4 km
Calvaire de la rue des Vosges
2.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Oswald anciennement église Saint-Oswald d'Ostwald
2 kmFort Uhrich
1.6 kmWerder-Schwarzhoff ouvrage
3.8 km
Temple luthérien de Graffenstaden
662 mPont Lixenbuhl
1.2 kmScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
1.7 kmScenic viewpoint
1.8 kmL'Illiade
718 mStatue
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