Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, located between the Plain of Alsace and soaring peaks of the Vosges mountains, it is a fine medieval town in the center of the lovely Alsatian vineyards, categorized among France's most beautiful villages.
This exquisite town has for centuries succeeded in mixing the superb quality of its fine architecture with the quality of its globally renowned wines, from which it takes its nickname, "The Gem of the Alsace Vineyards."
Riquewihr, which should not be overlooked while visiting Alsace, stands out as an open-air museum. Moreover, it has done a wonderful job at preserving its genuine character within its city walls, today besieged just by the vines.
Riquewihr, an ancient town, comprises half-timbered houses that go back from 15th to 18th centuries, constructed rather close together, the Dolder, or a very old defensive gate, all contributing to an extraordinary architectural whole.
The Alsatian house sort takes on in Riquewihr its highest level of expression by providing all the necessary declinations of sculpted oriel windows, half-timbering, and inner courtyards decorated by old fountains and wells.
These museums will allow you to learn about the cultural and historical heritage of the Ribeauvillé as well as Riquewihr Region:
- the Thieves' Tower (previous prison of Riquewihr),
- the Winemaker's House (dating from the sixteen century),
- the Dolder Tower (ancient ex defensive gateway)
Beautifully adorned with flowers from spring to summer, the town assumes Christmas-like colors in the Advent period, and in a special aura that mixes the holiday magic of Christmas along with the enduring Alsatian traditions.
Take a stroll anywhere here and you'll discover historical gems everywhere you go.
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