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Discover Beblenheim from Kanzel Suite Residence

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Nestled in the heart of Alsace, Beblenheim is a charming village that will captivate you with its rich cultural and natural heritage. From Kanzel Suite Residence, embark on a journey through the Alsace Wine Route, exploring renowned vineyards. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, and Kaysersberg, admiring beautifully preserved half-timbered houses. History enthusiasts ...See more

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Beblenheim discovery tour
311 m

Beblenheim discovery tour

There's no obvious explanation for the origin of the commune's name. The most likely one is that it was named after an early settler or head of a colonial court (1), an old Alsatian institution, which Beblenheim possessed. The name Babilenheim is found in 1128, followed by numerous variants to finally arrive at the current name. Beblenheim, like many neighboring villages, passed from hand to hand during the Middle Ages, from the Lords of Horbourg to the Counts of Wurtemberg. The first was the Black Death, the greatest calamity to hit Alsace from the mid-14th century onwards. In 1525, some of Beblenheim's inhabitants were also involved in the Peasants' War or "Rustauds" war, triggered by exaggerated drudgery and the ever-increasing burden of taxation within the Holy Roman Empire. It ended with the Battle of Scherwiller, fought by the Duke of Lorraine's troops. Finally, the village lived through the horrors of the Thirty Years' War and beyond, the passage of various armies, until Alsace became part of Louis XIV's France in 1680. Such was the misfortune of this period - war, plague and famine - that the village remained unoccupied for seven consecutive years. The village went through another difficult period during the fighting in the Colmar pocket, where it was on the front line from early December 1944 to late January 1945. Since then, the village has resumed its steady growth around its traditional activity: winegrowing.

1 h
1.6 km
Very easy
68980 Beblenheim
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Mittelwihr discovery tour
862 m

Mittelwihr discovery tour

Mittelwihr, a wine-growing village on the Alsace Wine Route includes some twenty propri recoltants and is one of the "Perles du Vignoble". Mittelwihr is known as the "Midi de l'Alsace" thanks to a microclimate that allows for the presence of numerous almond trees. Every year, Mittelwihr is the place to be. Every year, these almond trees bloom on the Mandelberg hill (see point B ), where the wines and Grand Cru of the same name flourish. beautifully. A fragment of a Roman altar dedicated to Jupiter, currently on display at Colmar's Musée Unterlinden, was found at Mittelwihr, proving a human presence as early as the first centuries of our era. In the Middle Ages, various abbeys in Alsace and Lorraine held property in the village. Mittelwihr then became part of the seigneury of Riquewihr, initially a fiefdom of the Counts of Horbourg. From 1324, it passed into the hands of the Counts of Wurtemberg, who held it until the French Revolution. The Château de Mittelwihr, owned by the Lords of Reflingen from the XIIIth to the XVIth century, would successively belong to several noble families before finally being sold as national property during the Revolution and destroyed in December 1944. Mittelwihr was bombed and almost completely destroyed during the fighting in the "Poche de Colmar" in December 1944. Only the lower parts of the medieval church tower and a few arches of the 19th century church, as well as a few houses, were spared. All village buildings were rebuilt during the second half of the XXe century. Alsatian architect Gustave Stosskopf was responsible for Mittelwihr's post-war urban morphology. The Route des Vins is its backbone. He laid out a public square in front of the town hall, adding shops, the fire station and the post office. The dwellings are surprising in their diversity, as Stosskopf defined no standardization model, but an architecture that leads to similarities, not uniformity..

45 min
1.3 km
Very easy
68630 Mittelwihr
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Bennwihr discovery tour
1.4 km

Bennwihr discovery tour

Thanks to the fertility of the land and the proximity of the Fecht and Weiss rivers, there is evidence of a human presence as early as the Stone Age. Stone Age. In 777, Bennwihr is mentioned as "Bebonovillare" in a donation from Abbot Fulrade. In the 11th century, the village of Bennwihr, owned by the Bishop of Strasbourg, was given in trust to the Counts of Horbourg. The Counts of Horbourg, who had no male descendants, sold their property around 1324 to their cousin, Count Ulrich of Württemberg (Lord of the Holy Roman Empire). In 1332, the Bishop of Strasbourg attacked the town of Riquewihr to recover his seigneury, which included Bennwihr. The Counts of Württemberg agreed to cede Bennwihr and Zellenberg to him in exchange for money, then gave them in fief to the Lords of Ribeaupierre, who acquired them in 1434. Their successors (the Dukes of Birkenfeld-Deux-Ponts) remained owners until the French Revolution. During this long period, Bennwihr belonged to the Holy Roman Empire, until 1648, when Alsace became part of the Kingdom of France under the reign of Louis XIV under the Treaties of Westphalia. Following the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, Bennwihr, like the rest of the region, was annexed to the newly-formed German Empire under the Treaty of Frankfurt. The 19th century was a period of rapid industrialization: the construction of the first railroad line to cross Alsace provided Bennwihr residents with a new means of communication and led to the village's economic development. The 1st World War (1914-1918) was deadly for the village, which was fighting on behalf of the German Empire: 24 died at the front and many were taken prisoner. In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles united the region with France, until June 1940, when Nazi Germany annexed it de facto: young Alsatians fought for the Greater Reich as forced conscripts, the "malgré-nous", against their will. At the end of the Second World War, in December 1944, Bennwihr was 100% destroyed during the fighting in the "Pocket of Colmar".

1 h
2 km
Very easy
68630 Bennwihr
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Comprehensive Strasbourg rickshaw tour - 1 hr 20 mins
57 km

Comprehensive Strasbourg rickshaw tour - 1 hr 20 mins

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover all of Strasbourg! Your driver and tour guide will let you in on the city's secrets! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 1 hour and 20 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This stunning square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.   Your tour will end by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town. Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. You will enjoy an exceptional scenic view on the terrace of the Barrage de Vauban. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! Pick this tour and visit all the key places of Strasbourg in an unusual and pleasant way!

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