Architecture

Military architecture

The many military buildings and fortifications built throughout Alsace bear witness to the region's highly strategic location. The various structures erected by Vauban, the Maginot Line and the castles together offer visitors a rich and impressive architectural treat.

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Rural accommodation

Rural accommodation in Alsace strongly reflects the region's winegrowing and agricultural heritage. The farms, which are comprised of a main dwelling along with barns and stables are highly typical of the rural architectural style found in the Alsatian villages.

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The Renaissance and classical period architecture

The towns of Alsace boast numerous public and private buildings dating from the Renaissance and the classical periods, with two of the finest examples being the Maison des Têtes in Colmar and the Palais des Rohan in Strasbourg.

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