Eguisheim, Medieval village in Haut-Rhin, France
The village consists of concentric streets that circle around the central square, featuring half-timbered houses painted in traditional Alsatian colors.
The settlement grew around an 8th-century castle built by the Dukes of Alsace, becoming a significant center for regional administration and viticulture.
Local wine producers maintain centuries-old traditions in the Eichberg and Pfersigberg areas, crafting wines from noble grape varieties of the Alsace region.
The village provides direct access to marked hiking trails through surrounding vineyards, with numerous wine tasting opportunities at local cellars throughout the year.
White storks return annually to nest on the village rooftops, maintaining a natural spectacle that has occurred in this location for generations.
Location: arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Elevation above the sea: 297 m
Shares border with: Wintzenheim, Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine, Herrlisheim-près-Colmar, Obermorschwihr, Vœgtlinshoffen, Wettolsheim, Husseren-les-Châteaux
Address: Eguisheim, France
Phone: +33389412178
Email: contact@ville-eguisheim.fr
Website: https://ville-eguisheim.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.04306,7.30583
Latest update: July 14, 2025 08:55
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
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.
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Maison au 3, place Château-Saint-Léon à Eguisheim
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