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10 remembrance sites of WW1 recognised by Unesco

This historic decision is the culmination of a project spanning over 10 years.

During the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in September 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 139 funerary and memory sites of the First World War were added to the list. The sites are spread across Belgium and France, including 10 in Alsace and 3 in the Vosges Mountains:

  • Le Wettstein National French Necropolis, Orbey
  • Hohrod-Bärenstall German Military Cemetery, Orbey/Hohrod
  • Duchesne National French Necropolis, Orbey/Le Bonhomme
  • Kahm German Military Cemetery, Lapoutroie
  • Le Silberloch National French Necropolis, Hartmannswillerkopf National French Monument and Crypt
  • Uhlans’ German Military Cemetery, Hartmannswiller
  • Romanian Military Cemetery, Soultzmatt
  • Germania French Military Cemetery, Stosswihr
  • Moosch National French Necropolis
  • Ensemble of stelae and ancient French and German tombs of le Petit Donon, Wisches
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Albert Schweitzer Centre for peace - Kaysersberg

A tribute to the great humanist doctor and 1952 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

The Albert Schweitzer Museum originally portrayed the Nobel Peace Prize laureate's journey in Africa, his humanitarian health efforts, and his fight against nuclear weapons. The site has evolved into a more ambitious project: the Centre Schweitzer - In the Footsteps of the Nobel Peace Prize, an interpretive centre focused on raising awareness of the universal message of peace.

With its bold installations and use of technology, visiting this unique place in Alsace is a fun and original experience, centred around the humanist principles dear to the ‘first doctor without borders’: freedom, tolerance, and mutual respect. By upholding these values, the Schweitzer Centre is an international reference on the theme of peace.

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The new planetarium at the Jardin des Sciences in Strasbourg

In the Neustadt district, at the heart of the historic university campus, the Jardin des Sciences of the University of Strasbourg is a true cultural hub with a planetarium, museums, and gardens. Open to everyone, it's a place for stargazing, admiring heritage collections, participating in workshops and guided tours, or engaging with figures from the scientific community. There's also a full cultural programme of events held in Strasbourg and throughout Alsace.

The new planetarium invites visitors on a journey through the universe to explore planets, nebulae, and galaxies on a 15-m-tall, 360° dome projection screen and an astronomical simulator. The film on astronomy and the efforts of the educational team aim to raise awareness on observing the starry sky. This space immersion takes places in a brand-new cone-shaped building next to the welcome area of the Jardin des Sciences. A place for experimenting and encounters, the planetarium hosts numerous events related to both current space developments and scientific research data. Visitors can also enjoy concerts, screenings, and other festive and artistic events.

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Gourmet itinerary & Randojeu smartphone app at the Maison du Pain d’Alsace in Sélestat

A unique gourmet experience that awakens all the senses at the Alsace Bread Museum. This convivial guided tour invites visitors to explore the history of bread and Alsatian specialities while tasting them along the way. The 1.5-hour visit includes 5 gourmet stops paired with Alsatian dishes and drinks. Booking required.

Families can also (re)discover the museum in a fun way with the new free mobile app Randojeu. Users explore the museum in search of clues to answer questions and unlock the secrets of the baking and milling trades.

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