Discovering Mooslargue, Haut-Rhin, Alsace

This path reanimates the memory of thisunique place where, during WWI, three armiesfaced each other, only separated by afragile line: the frontier. Food for thought,this Franco-Swiss pathway allows visitors toapprehend, in the silence of the forests andmeadows, the fragility of our civilisation’s values: peace, tolerance and fraternity. Manyfortifications have been restored.Distance: 7.5 km (2.5 hours) depart from Larginfarm (Switzerland) or the site of the Millbetween Pfetterhouse and Mooslargue.

Koestlach has a rich history that you can discover through the heritage circuit. Two options are available: 1) A historical tour through the village to discover the prestigious furnishings in the St. Léger church, but also the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows,the legends of Kugele and the village of Erzach, the presbytery by Nicolas Delfis and the remains of an ancient Gallo-Roman settlement. 2) 2 hour 30 min or 3 hour walking tour of that takes you up the slopes of Burgerwald to explore the Celtic oppidum of Kasteberg before visiting the village (blue ring signposting, distance 7 km, 215 m elevation ).

Hike around Oberlarg village. Things to see on the walk: Morimont Castle, Ebourbettes Farm made famous by General Giraud's escape, the Manlefelsen Cave archeological site, and one of the last fording places in Alsace. One of the most beautiful walks in the area.

Hiking trough Bendorf : Discover the Dr. Herring's cave , the beech trees from pasture land, the Kastelberg, the campsite , the Plague cross in the graveyard and its legend , the village and his important architectural heritage. Topo-Guide for sale in the Tourist Office.

During this itinerary, through the centre of the area, you will soak up the atmosphere of rural Sundgau. Cycling through the villages and the gradually changing landscapes, you will make interesting discoveries. For Lovers of Romanesque art a detour through Feldbach is a must. 

Footpath retracing presence of Moroccanrifle regiment posted on Maginot line, alongSwiss frontier, 1939 - 1940. 3 circuits: 2.6 km(1 hour) - 3.6 km (1.5 hours), 5.6 km (2.5hours). Depart from the ‘‘Charrière’’.Take advantage of your visit to Winkel todiscover the source of the river Ill and theBeech Alley. Route map on sale at the Officeof Tourism

Footpath retracing presence of Moroccanrifle regiment posted on Maginot line, alongSwiss frontier, 1939 - 1940. 3 circuits: 2.6 km(1 hour) - 3.6 km (1.5 hours), 5.6 km (2.5hours). Depart from the ‘‘Charrière’’.Take advantage of your visit to Winkel todiscover the source of the river Ill and theBeech Alley. Route map on sale at the Officeof Tourism.

The municipality of Winkel and the Sundgau Tourist Information Office welcome you to the location called "La Charrière" where you can enjoy two signposted snowshoe circuits:  - a 3 km PINK circuit, ideal for families. This short trail takes from 60 to 90 minutes and is easy going. It follows part of the Moroccans Trail that was established in memory of a Moroccan rifle regiment stationed at Winkel during the Second World War.  - a 6 km ORANGE circuit which takes from two and a half to three hours. This beautiful trail takes you to the Beech Alley, Neuneich Pass and ends up on Glaserberg summit. Magnificent panoramic views of the Alsatian and Swiss Jura embellish this trail from beginning to end.  Walking times are provided as a rough guide. They may vary depending on your walking pace. Please take this into account. Need to hire skis or snowshoes? "Cycles Diebolt" in Hirsingue offers a wide range of Alpine equipment.

On this itinerary, along the river Ill, you will discover numerous curiosities giving you the chance to take short breaks : villages with floral decorations, chapels, Oltingue Farm Museum. Ferrette, a medieval town in a picturesque setting, is also on this itinerary. 

The floral village of Friesen, in the LargueValley, has conserved 50 timbered buildingsconstructed between 1497 and 1878. A walkingcircuit through this floral village revealsa unique heritage which is characterized bythe oldest peasant house in Sundgau! A walkingguidebook, priced 2€, is available fromthe Tourist Offices. Guided tours for groupsby appointment.

FROM LAUSANNE, DISCOVER THE TOWN OF MONTREUX AND THE MEDIEVAL CHILLON CASTLE! DEPARTING FROM LAUSANNE, DISCOVER THE TOWN OF MONTREUX AND THE MEDIEVAL CHILLON CASTLE!  Departing from Lausanne, climb on board your bus and head to the town of Vevey on Lake Geneva. If the weather allows, climb on board a steamboat and cross the lake to reach Chillon Castle. Make the most of a guided tour of this fortified castle, built in the 16th century and hidden by Lake Geneva!  After your visit, you will head back towards Montreux by bus. You will make a stop to enjoy some free time in the town. At the heart of the town, make the most of the unique and relaxing atmosphere in the centre of the Swiss Riviera. Do some shopping or simply soak up the town’s “jazzy” atmosphere.  Then get back on your bus and head to Lausanne at the end of the day. THIS ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE BETWEEN MARCH AND DECEMBER

DEPARTING FROM LAUSANNE, HEAD TO THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF GRUYÈRES, HOME TO THE FAMOUS SWISS CHEESE! Departing from Lausanne, head to the medieval town of Gruyères, home to the famous Swiss cheese!  Leave Lausanne by bus and climb up into the alpine pastures to reach Gruyères.  After a tour around the town, your guide will take you to a Swiss chocolate factory to show you how famous Swiss chocolate is made.  Then head to an old alpine cheese factory. Enjoy a Swiss cheese tasting and learn more about the national dish: fondue.  Learn to make your own Swiss fondue and try the traditional dish.  After your meal, relax and climb on board the Golden Express, a panoramic train which crosses the alpine pastures and the heights of Lake Geneva. Enjoy incredible views of the lake and the Alps. When you get off the train, get back on your bus and head to Lavaux and its terraced vineyards. Try the wines of Lavaux, alongside some sausage and cheese.  You will be taken back to Lausanne at the end of the day. THIS ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER ONLY

Discover the town of Evian during a return cruise from Lausanne! DISCOVER THE TOWN OF EVIAN DURING A ROUND-TRIP CRUISE FROM LAUSANNE! Climb on board and set off across the calm waters of Lake Geneva. You'll reach the town of Evian after a 45-minute crossing.  Once you have arrived you will be able to freely explore the town, famous the world over for its sources of mineral water. 

SET OFF FOR A CRUISE ON THE WATERS OF LAKE GENEVA AND DISCOVER THE CHAPLIN’S WORLD MUSEUM! Set off for a cruise on the waters of Lake Geneva and discover the Chaplin’s World Museum!  Once on board your boat, discover the Swiss Riviera’s most beautiful sites: * Montreux * Chillon Castle * The Dents du Midi * The Island of Peilz * The Réserve Naturelle des Grangettes * Le Bouveret * And more! At the end of your cruise, get your tickets at the ready and head into the world of the most well known actor in silent cinema: Charlie Chaplin.  With your ticket for Chaplin’s World, follow in the footsteps of the artist and visit the house he lived in for 25 years. Also enjoy an interactive tour around a Hollywood studio, retracing the history of silent cinema through Chaplin’s greatest works!  Finally, walk around the property’s 4 hectare park between the lake and the Alps!  THIS ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE BETWEEN MAY AND DECEMBER

Set off on a steamboat cruise on Lake Geneva and travel from Lausanne to Geneva! Set off on a steamboat cruise on Lake Geneva and travel from Lausanne to Geneva! Set off on a 4 hour cruise of Lake Geneva and admire the beauty of Switzerland from the water. Once you’re settled on your boat, make the most of the stops at Coppet, Nyon, Yvoire, Rolle and Morges to discover the villages on the edge of the lake, before heading to Lausanne!  THIS ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE BETWEEN APRIL AND OCTOBER ONLY

DISCOVER THE TERRACED VINEYARDS OF LAVAUX WITH THIS SIGHTSEEING CRUISE FROM LAUSANNE! Discover the terraced vineyards of Lavaux with this sightseeing cruise from Lausanne!  Climb on board and leave Lausanne behind to discover the waters of Lake Geneva and gaze upon the terraced vineyards of Lavaux from your boat.  Admire the hillside vineyards, planted on narrow terraces since the 6th century. This incredible site is classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!  In just 1 hour 20 minutes soak up the unique atmosphere of Lake Geneva and relax on board as the boat passes by the villages of Pully, Lutry and Cully. SEASONAL ACTIVITY: OFFER AVAILABLE FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER ONLY

SET OFF TO DISCOVER VEVEY DURING A BOAT TRIP ON LAKE GENEVA! Set off to discover Vevey during a boat trip on Lake Geneva!  Departing from Lausanne, set off on an hour long cruise on the calm waters of Lake Geneva.  Head to the town of Vevey on the Swiss Riviera and enjoy some free time in the town before climbing back on board your boat to get back to Lausanne at the end of the day. THIS ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER ONLY

DISCOVER THE “SWISS RIVIERA” ALONG LAKE GENEVA, WITH THIS CRUISE DEPARTING FROM MONTREUX! DISCOVER THE “SWISS RIVIERA” ALONG LAKE GENEVA, WITH THIS CRUISE DEPARTING FROM MONTREUX!  Set off on a 2-hour cruise on the shores of Lake Geneva, and admire the landscapes of the Swiss Riviera.  On board your boat, relax and gaze at the lakes and mountains around the lake and the area’s most beautiful sites such as:  * Chillon Castle * The Dents du Midi * The Island of Peilz * The Réserve Naturelle des Grangettes * Le Bouveret * Vevey Tower * And more! THIS ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE BETWEEN MAY AND DECEMBER

Discover Petite-France on a fun rickshaw tour! Your driver and guide will let you in on the secrets of this neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 30 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of the "Petite-France" neighbourhood. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start 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. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! You will then be taken to the famous Barrage Vauban to enjoy a scenic view of the city. Discover Strasbourg's old fortifications, which consist in the 3 towers of the Ponts Couverts! Your driver will then take you to the "Aubette" shopping centre, a historic monument which is very popular among the locals. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade towering over the famous Place Kléber.     This fun tour offers panoramic views combined with a fun way of seeing the city!

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!

Start of a marked and explained trail of 1.5 km

On the day of the battle, 3,000 men of the French 97th RIA concentrated in a rectangle 400 metres in front and 600 metres deep, on the Geissberg, extended by the Steinberg. From 1.45 p.m. German time onwards, three battalions rushed towards the village in succession. They came up against heavy German fire, retreated to the ridge, collided and fired at each other, causing several hundred casualties. The Geissberg, also known as hill 305 in reference to its altitude, was then occupied by German troops and retaken by the French of the 281st RI at around 8pm.

Captain Louis René Pileux commanded a company of the 281st infantry regiment. He was killed on the evening of 19 August 1914, during the recapture of the Geissberg, and is buried in Zillisheim cemetery. Since 1991, neighbouring streets have been named after other protagonists of the battle: General Jacques Humbert (1893-1993), second lieutenant in 1914 and historian of the event, Canon Bernard Carte, former chaplain of the 97th, and Joseph Schwechler (1891-1992), witness and organiser of the commemorative ceremonies from 1922.

The monument was inaugurated in 1928 to commemorate this battle which cost the lives of more than 500 French soldiers and 100 Germans, during the second advance of French troops on Mulhouse, in an Alsace which had remained German since the 1871 Treaty of Frankfurt. In 1939, the medallion of General Plessier, the first French senior officer to be killed during the Great War, mortally wounded between Walheim and Wittersdorf on 19 August 1914, was affixed to the hill.

No less than fourteen streets in the two communes recall the day of 19 August 1914. Those of the Battle and the Alpine Chasseurs are located at the foot of the Geissberg, the hill where the French 97th RIA suffered its heaviest losses. It was in fact an Alpine infantry regiment, not an Alpine chasseur regiment. The thousand men of its 1st battalion did not wear kepi but berets (like the chasseurs), hence the confusion.

It tells the story of the lords of Flaxlanden. In 1556, the Sundgau belonged to the House of Austria (coat of arms on the left with the horizontal bar called a fess in heraldry) which had given Flaxlanden in fief to the noble family of Masevaux as early as 1368 (in the centre, the two leoparded lions). Christophe, the last of the name, had married Madeleine de Sickingen (right, the five bezants). Both died before 1573 and Flaxlanden then passed to the Bollwillers, then to the Fuggers (1620), to the Rosens (1639) and finally to the Broglies (1779), all powerful and distant lords.

At the bottom of the slope, at the level of the church choir, on the left, a 16th century Renaissance house has imposing corner quoins and beautiful mullioned windows (divided by vertical posts). The bell tower of the Saint-Sébastien church, with its beautiful Gothic openings, dates in part from the 13th century. The nave and choir were rebuilt in 1787, according to the plans of Jean-Baptiste Kléber, Napoleon's future general. At the crossroads, before entering the Rue des Écoles, the presbytery (no. 27 Grand' Rue), with its double staircase and its vast hipped roof, and its vast pitched roof, built in 1765 by the abbey of Masevaux, are left on the left. The regular arrangement of arched windows is characteristic of 18th century buildings.

The name refers to a dry, uncultivable soil (Hart) on which boxwood grows and is used on Palm Sunday (Palmen). On 19 August 1914, the Palmenhart was first occupied by French battalions of the 253rd Infantry Regiment and then taken by the 4th Battalion of the 119th Württemberg Landwehr Regiment. The latter dominated Flaxlanden on one side and the Ill valley on the other. It was driven out by French artillery fire from behind the Petit Séminaire in Zillisheim.

At the end of the forest, you can make a 200-metre round trip to admire a bi-centennial silver willow (circumference 8.40 m), the only survivor of the 1974 land consolidation.

At the crossroads of Rue des Pèlerins and Rue du Rossignol, a typical old winegrower's house with a large arched doorway can be seen below. It is a reminder of the vineyards, which were still established in Flaxlanden on 21 hectares in 1760, 19 in 1822, 8 in 1900 and 4 in 1941. The stone floors date from 1629; the half-timbered floors date from after the Thirty Years' War.

Warm in this lovely wooden shed!

Restaurant-pizzeria decorated to the taste of the day with a veranda and a terrace in summer. Come and taste our pizzas as well as our beautiful salads and some pieces of meat.

Organization of themed evenings: oriental with a dancer, paella with a guitarist...

Old and very warm setting.

Christopher and Laetitia welcome you in a family atmosphere for traditional cooking.

In this restaurant, a warm and friendly atmosphere.

We offer a full range of pastries, specialty breads, sandwiches, pastries, moricettes, on-site catering, daily menu, pizzas ... There is also a tea room area, where it is possible to cool off, drink a coffee or tea and eat a small pastry.

Our hotel/restaurant is ideally located at the entrance to the Alsace vineyards, 1 hour from Strasbourg, 20 minutes from Mulhouse and Belfort and 30 minutes from Colmar and its Christmas market. With two cosy rooms seating 30 and 60, we can cater for groups and banquets. Traditional and regional cuisine, not forgetting our specialities on Fridays. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays except for group bookings. Takeaway available Monday to Friday. Menus available on Facebook.

Propose a traditional cooking in a pleasant and bright setting.

Pizza distributor Pizzas prepared and 80% cooked at the restaurant in Masevaux-Niederbruck, then placed in the vending machine. Credit card payment only

Gîte with professional infrared sauna, 3 beds (including 2 convertible sofas), 3 bedrooms. Completely renovated with an eco-responsible approach. All comforts.

Comfortable cottage for 6 persons with unobstructed view. Housing located in a house of the ground floor, independant.

Cottage for 2-4 persons, independant, fully equiped, on the first floor in the house.

Renting a small house in a village. The owners welcome you to a cottage for 3 people. There is a double bedroom and a sleeping area with a single bed. Outside a beautiful enclosed garden with a beautiful terrace.

Warm welcome in a peaceful setting, ideal for a peaceful holiday. Outdoor pool in common. Location accessible to persons with hearing and mental disabilities.

Warm welcome in a peaceful setting, ideal for a peaceful holiday. Outdoor pool in common. Location accessible to persons with hearing and mental disabilities.

The motorhome park is located in the Hyper U car park in Burnhaupt le Haut.

We are family operated for over 4 generations . « Au Lion d’Or » Hotel and Restaurant is equipped with a full service restaurant , offering local and speciality cuisine, buffets and catering. The hotel has 23 comfortable and modern rooms and boasts a large parking for your car and a garage for your motorcycles and bicycles.

Located in the undulating region of Sundgau, near Mulhouse and the famous vineyards of Thann and Ribeauvillé, Le Coquelicot Hotel welcomes you in a warm, elegant setting. 26 comfortable, spacious rooms with excellent facilities and ensuite bathroom are available. You can relax in the cosy armchairs in the Hotel lounge by the fire in winter. The Hotel restaurant will delight all gourmets with its inventive cuisine and traditional dishes served in the charming dining room or on the pleasant terrace in summer. Several well-equipped rooms are available for seminars.

Independent chalet located outside the village on a plot of 35 acres with 2 small open ponds. Outside a covered terrace with garden furniture for relaxation. It is possible to fish in the ponds for those who wish it under condition. Very beautiful view of the Vosges. You are close to the hiking trails.