Ecomusée d'Alsace, Open-air ethnographic museum in Ungersheim, France
The Ecomusée d'Alsace features 80 reconstructed buildings from across the region, forming a complete early 20th-century Alsatian village with gardens and farmlands.
Established in 1984 and designated as a Musée de France in 2003, this museum preserves traditional buildings rescued from various Alsatian locations facing demolition.
Skilled artisans demonstrate traditional crafts daily, while visitors explore historic homes, workshops, and farms that showcase regional architectural styles and customs.
The museum operates from April to November and during December-January, with guided tours available in multiple languages and special seasonal events throughout the year.
Sixty farm animals inhabit the grounds, contributing to the authenticity of this living museum where visitors participate in daily agricultural activities.
Location: Ungersheim
Inception: 1984
Official opening: 1984
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: April-November Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; December-January Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33389744474
Website: http://ecomusee-alsace.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.85361,7.28583
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
This selection presents French mining museums and former mines. The locations display industrial facilities, tools and documents from coal and iron ore extraction. The museums document miners' daily work and the technical development of mining from the 19th century to the present.
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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