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Heritage and history

Fond of history and heritage? In Alsace, the passage of time is full of promise. Travel back in time as you discover exceptional sites that bear witness to history.

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Legendary castles

Alsace’s fortified castles are powerful, fascinating, impressive places that will plunge you into the depths of history. Offering stunning views, these stone sentinels will never cease to amaze you with their authenticity and beauty.

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Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg©Tristan Vuano

UNESCO treasures

With its rich history and remarkable legacy, Alsace invites you to discover its UNESCO World Heritage sites. These truly amazing sites, recognised for their exceptional universal value, symbolise remembrance and knowledge of the past.

The historic heart of Strasbourg, Grande Île seems unspoilt by the passage of time. It promises rich discoveries, as you stroll along the banks of the river, wander down the romantic narrow streets or gaze in awe at the exceptional architecture.

Maisons à colombages - Petite France - Strasbourg©Bruno Paci
©Bruno Paci

Built between the 19th and 20th centuries, the Neustadt District will surprise you with its eclectic architecture, remarkable sites and majestic Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings.

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Neustadt - Strasbourg - Alsace© Claude Menninger Service de l’Inventaire du Patrimoine Grand Est
© Claude Menninger Service de l’Inventaire du Patrimoine Grand Est

Neuf-Brisach, the “City of the Sun King”, brings history to life! Built by Vauban on the orders of Louis XIV, this fortified masterpiece is a unique architectural feature offering a remarkable vision of the ingenuity of this system of defence.

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Neuf-Brisach©Tristan Vuano
©Tristan Vuano

Discover the secrets of the works of the famous humanist Beatus Rhenanus! 423 volumes, as well as prints, letters and other manuscripts, reflect the knowledge and spirit of the Renaissance. A precious legacy, listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

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Manuscrit - Bibliothèque Humaniste Sélestat©P-Mod-Ville de Sélestat
©P-Mod-Ville de Sélestat