Saverne

Saverne is a town in Bas-Rhin situated at the foot of the Vosges Mountains beside the Rhine-Marne canal. The settlement spreads across terrain at roughly 200 meters elevation, positioned about 45 kilometers northwest of Strasbourg.

During Roman times, the settlement was called Tres Tabernae Caesaris and served as a stopping point with three inns on the route to Lorraine. Destruction by Alemanni forces represented a major break in its early history.

Rohan Castle anchors the town's identity and now houses a museum displaying Roman and Celtic artifacts from the wider region. The location itself evolved over time as a significant crossroads connecting different areas.

The train station connects the town to Paris, Strasbourg, Metz, and Nancy with regular service. The A4 motorway runs north of the town and provides direct highway access by car.

Each summer, an international competition showcases over 550 rose varieties in the municipal garden La Roseraie. This annual event draws gardeners and flower enthusiasts from different countries.

Location: Bas-Rhin

Location: arrondissement of Saverne

Elevation above the sea: 291 m

Shares border with: Ottersthal, Danne-et-Quatre-Vents, Eckartswiller, Furchhausen, Gottenhouse, Haegen, Monswiller, Otterswiller, Schwenheim, Waldolwisheim

Address: 67700 Saverne, France

Phone: +33388715271

Email: info@mairie-saverne.fr

Website: https://saverne.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.74139,7.36194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:07