DISCOVER RIQUEWIHR
Treat yourself to dinner in Riqewihr and visit our medieval town, situated in the heart of the alsatian vineyards, and classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France". For centuries, this magnificent town has managed to combine the quality f its architecture with the quality of its world-famous wines. Riquewihr, one of the places in Alsace you simply cannot miss, is an "open-air museum" which has managed to preserve its authentic character.
- Tour dates : from 4 July to 25 August 2007.
- Times : every Tuesday (at 18h00) and Fridays and Saturdays (at 21h30)
- Duration : 1 hour 15 minutes
- Price : Tour is free to the public (courtesy of the town of Riquewihr and the local Trader's Association)
- Tour departure point : Place Voltaire (in front of Riquewihr Town Hall)
AN AUDIO-GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOWN OF RIQUEWIHR FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
An audio-guided sensory trail (a book of illustrations in relief and literature in braille or enlarged letters is provided) for partially-sighted and blind visitors, offering them a tangible discovery experience and the chance to perceive the archirectural characteristics of the town of Riquewihr.
- Duration of visit : 1h30 (approx.)
- Price : 5 euros per person (audio-guides for hire at the Riquewihr Tourist Office)
- Info : A tactile model of Riquewihr can be found in the tourist Office during opening hours.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MEDIEVAL WORD AND DISCOVER THE HITORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF RIQUEWIHR, SO RICH IN FOLK TRADITION.
- Alsace's Museum of Communication : This Museum retraces 2000 years in the history of the Postal Service and Telecommunications.
- The Thieves'Tower : The Tour des Voleurs' was one of the old prisons of Riquewihr, the seat of feudal justice in the era when the town belonged to the Dukes of Wurtemberg.
- The Winemaker's House : The Tour des Voleurs' interconnects with the "Maison du Vigneron", wich dates from 16th century, where you can see in particular :
* The kitchen with its old ustencils
* A bedroom with its furniture
* In the storeroom and the wine cellar, various objects associated with the work of the cooper and the winemaker.
- Dolder Beffroi : The Tour du Dolder, a defensive gateway (1291) and Belfry, houses a museum of local antiquities on four floors : Collection of weapons, old locks and fittings, cooperage equipment and traditional arts and crafts.....as well as various documents and objects wich tell the history of the town of Riquewihr and its inhabitants. Beautiful view over the roofs of the town.
CHRISTMAS AT RIQUEWIHR
The amazingly preserved town of Riquewihr makes it absolutly unmissable when exploring Alsace. At Christmas time, the town is literally "bathed" in light and its Exceptional Christmas market runs from 1 to 16 December 2007.
(extrait of practical guide 2007 of tourist office)
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THE CARNIVAL OF RIQUEWIHR IT IS UNWOUND FOR THE
FOURTH TIME ON FEBRUARY 3RD
The President of the Association CAR in opened the Cavalcade under the Astérix
subject and the gauls.
Mr Christian GLHOR, our crazy presenter about the day!!!
The tank of Obélix with the lamb barbecue and its two assistants
SABINE et SOPHIE
In the role of Obélix, the driver of the small train of Riquewihr, we shall not
see him any more under the same day !!!
The tank of the storks in their nest.
Selestat was also represented with its dancers and its musicians.
The queen of the carnival of Colmar and its delpine.
Sorcieres of Weilderstadt, german city twinned with Riquewihr.
Perhaps a new restaurant in Riquewihr!!
The pigs and the ducks do the one of the actualityin Riquewihr!!!!!!
The alcohol abuse is dangerous for the storcks!!!!!
The "Machores" for Sélestat