Ribeauvillé, Medieval commune in Haut-Rhin, France.
Ribeauvillé is a medieval commune in Alsace between the Rhine valley and Vosges foothills. The old town has narrow streets, timber-framed houses, and several castle ruins perched on the surrounding hills.
The settlement developed in the Middle Ages as a trading center under local noble families who built several castles to protect the valley. Administrative changes occurred in 2015 with the creation of a new regional arrangement.
The town has long been known for wine production, particularly Riesling grapes pressed in cellars throughout the old town area. This tradition shapes daily life and connects locals to the surrounding vineyards.
The town is well connected by regional trains and buses, especially from nearby cities like Colmar. The old town is easy to walk through, and paths to the castle ruins lead into the hills surrounding the center.
The three castles of St. Ulrich, Girsberg, and Hohlack were once connected by underground tunnels, reflecting the rulers' defense and trade routes. Visitors can still find clues to these secret connections in the chambers beneath the town.
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