tourist map - Sud
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tourist map - Sud
Rejoignez-nous sur info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Porte d’Alsace 7 rue de Bâle 68210 DANNEMARIE Te l : +33(0)3 89 07 24 24 Fax : +33(0)3 89 07 29 40 Bureau d’Information touristique de Dannemarie 3A, Route de Lucelle 68480 FERRETTE Tel : +33(0)3 89 08 23 88 Fax : +33(0)3 89 40 33 84 > Bureau d’Information touristique de Ferrette 10, Place des Trois Rois 68130 ALTKIRCH Tel et Fax : +33(0)3 89 40 02 90 Hundsbach Mill - Hundsbach - B4 Walheim Mill - Walheim - B3 Buethwiller Mill - Buethwiller - B3 First recorded in 1105, structure erected by the counts of Ferrette, abandoned in 1789 during the French Revolution. Superb views of the plain of Alsace, the Vosges, Black Forest and the Jura. The town featu res a series of old houses and several buildings listed as Historic Monuments including the church and Town Hall. Guidebook available from the Office of Tourism. Visit free of charge all year - Guided tours for individuals in season and for groups by reservation (F-D) Ensconced in a haven of greenery, Morimont Castle was recorded for the first time in 1183 and controlled the upper valley of the Largue. It was destroyed during the Thirty Years War by French troops. Tour of the ramparts, the 7 watchtowers and an exceptional vaulted basement of dimensions that make it unique in Alsace. There is a circular route around the castle. Group tours (FD) by appointment. Visit free of charge all year round. Built in the late thirteenth century, Landskron controlled Leimental Valley. Its fate merged with that of Austrian Alsace. In 1515, it was transformed into a fortress adapted for firearms. In 1648, Landskron came under the suzerainty of Louis XIV and Vauban carried out significant fortification works. In December 1813, at the end of the wars of the First Empire, the castle was taken by the Austrians who blew it up in 1814. Listed as a historic monument in 1923, since 1984 the «Pro Landskron» association have conserved and developed the site. Guided tours for groups (F -D) by appointment. Free visits all year. First recorded in 1394, the current building was recently restored and dates back to the 18th century. The machinery and the operator’s room are well preserved, the renovation work on the wheel and the water course were carried out between 2005 and 2009. Tours for individuals and groups by appointment during European Heritage days in September, on National Mill Day in June and Melhi-Arts in August. This 16th-century Historic Monument enjoys a national reputation and its paddle wheel and machinery are in excellent working condition. It also houses a living museum reconstructing the life of the miller. Possibility of staging wedding photos ... on request. Reservation and guided tours for groups by appointment from March to October only. Entry price : 3€/person. The village of Buethwiller houses a magnificent oil mill, restored by an enthusiast. The result is superb and the mill seems ready to go back into service. Every element is in place : electric motor, leather belts, grindstone for crushing nuts, gland for colza, oven and stirrer for heating the paste, hydraulic press. Guided tours by appointment. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr 2, rue du Moulin 68130 HUNDSBACH Tel : 03 89 07 88 42 26, rue Stade 68130 WALHEIM Tel : 03 89 40 98 46 20 Rue Principale 68210 BUETHWILLER Tel : 03 89 25 32 04 07 70 86 19 14 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Notre Dame Chapel in Bellefontaine Bréchaumont - B2 Notre Dame Chapel of Hippoltskirch Sondersdorf - C4 St Brice chapel - Hausgauen - B4 Grünenwald Notre Dame Chapel Ueberstrass - C3 In the 16th century a wounded hunter plunged his bleeding hand into a nearby water source. It healed rapidly and he placed an image or statue of the Virgin Mary on the site in gratitude. Rapidly known throughout the region, it became a much frequented site of pilgrimage where, in the 18th century, a chapel was built, designated in 2000 as an official pilgrimage site for the Sundgau Jubilee. Free access to the site all year round : located between Bréchaumont and Reppe. Chapel open every Sunday from Easter to October, 3pm to 6pm. First recorded in 1144, and listed as a Historic Monument, this chapel is an ancient place of worship devoted to St Martin. Originally the Sondersdorf church until 1778, when the current village church was built. Extensive work in 1781 gave it its current look. In 1902, lightning struck the chapel, ripping off the part of the roof covering the altar of the Virgin, and smashing and knocking down everything except the statue which remained intact…Free visit every Sunday, guided tour for groups by appointment. Situated in a bucolic setting between Schwoben and Hausgauen, the chapel bears the date 1695, but its origins may go back to 1000 AD, making it one of the oldest sanctuaries in the valley. Behind the chapel lay Dennach village which disappeared in the 15th century. From 1753 to 1879 successive hermits lived there austerely, in charge of guarding and decorating the chapel. Free access to the site all year round. Interior visible from May to September but complete access to the interior of the chapel remains protected by a grid. It undoubtedly dates back to the 15th century, although the Crowned Virgin cannot be dated precisely. Some children found the statue in the undergrowth. They confided it to the commander of the Order of Knights of St John of Jerusalem, who built the first chapel on the site. The chapel is open every day and the key can be obtained from the ‘‘Au Sapin’’ restaurant next door. Visit free of charge all year round. Guided tours for groups by appointment Sundgau Office of Tourism Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Office of Tourism Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Office of Tourism Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Rue Notre Dame de Grünenwald 68580 UEBERSTRASS Tel : 03 89 25 62 18 Graphic Conception : Elodie Connaulte of the ABRACADABRA Studio - 06 15 86 05 58 www.studio-abracadabra.fr Printing : Imprimerie Kaufmann 68 130 TAGSDORF Photo Credits : Guy Buchheit - Vianney Muller Vincent Muller - Jean-Paul Girard - DNA Michel Wittig - Office de Tourisme - Sunpix 2011. Landskron Castle - Leymen - C5 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Our tourism partners in Alsace : Morimont Castle - Oberlarg - D3 www.buethwiller.adequationweb.com Agence de Développement Touristique Haute-Alsace Tourisme 1, rue Schlumberger BP 60337 68 006 COLMAR Cedex - France Tel : + 33 (0) 3 89 20 10 68 Ferrette castle and town - C4 www.moulin-hundsbach.com Haute-Alsace Tourisme 1, rue Schlumberger BP 60337 68 006 COLMAR Cedex - France Tel : + 33 (0) 3 89 20 10 68 Email : adt@tourisme68.com www.haute-alsacetourisme.com www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Comité Régional du Tourisme d’Alsace 20A, rue Berthe Molly BP 50247 68 005 Colmar Cedex-France Tél : +33 (0)3 89 24 73 50 Email : crt@tourisme-alsace.com www.tourisme-alsace.com www. su nd g a u - su d a l sa c e . fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.pro-landskron.ch Our financial partners: > Bureau d’information touristique d’Altkirch Tourisme dans le Haut-Rhin TOURIST MAP OF THE SUNDGAU www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr St Croix Chapel Seppois-le-Haut - C3 Some historians claim that this chapel dates back to the 11th century. Today, it is a place for exhibitions, conferences, music, poetry and film evenings, ceremonies and special receptions. Opening hours according to the programme. 18 rue de Bâle 68580 SEPPOIS-LE-HAUT Tel : 03 89 25 60 25 Heiligenbrunn Chapel Leymen - C5 First recorded in 1359, the chapel is associated with a water source with miraculous properties and houses a baroque altar. A site of pagan worship converted into a Christian sanctuary under the invocation of Saint Walburge, the current construction dates from 1682 and was renovated in 1875, 1981 and 1990. Access : from Leymen, go in the direction of Hagenthal. Shortly after leaving the village, take the path on the left (rue de Heiligenbrunn) Rue de Heiligenbrunn 68220 LEYMEN Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 12345 www.fromagerieantony.fr Antony Cheeses Vieux-Ferrette - C4 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr A St Martin des Champs Church and St Brice Chapel - Oltingue - C4 Located in the middle of fields near the route of mythic places of the Upper Rhine, St Martin-des-champs (18th century) was the former mother-church of Oltingue and 3 defunct villages. Listed as a Historic Monument, frescos and various interments are visible in the church. French cheese and wine from various regions. Tasting cellar where these products can be tasted during a cheese ceremony (meal by reservation only) or with a simple plate of cheese. Opening hours : Monday to Friday : 10am 12.30am / 2pm - 6pm ; Saturday : 9am - 5pm. St Brice chapel (14th century) is situated in an isolated clearing, 3 km from Oltingue. Once a renowned place of pilgrimage. Visit free of charge all year. Guided tours by appointment. 5 rue de la Montagne 68480 VIEUX-FERRETTE Tel : 03 89 40 42 22 contact@fromagerieantony.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr B www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Former convent of Bellemagny Bellemagny - B2 St Jacques, 12th century Romanesque church - Feldbach - C3 This convent of Benedictine Adorers founded in 1859 by Fr Joseph Faller in the former Guittard family residence is now a clinical retirement home. A chapel and individual buildings along with religious edifices in the cemetery, and a park, form an imposing whole. A small museum of religious objects and ceramics is based in the outbuildings. Free access all year round. Romanesque jewel erected in 1144 by Count Frédéric 1st of Ferrette. Listed as a Historic Monument. Restored in 1977, the church is now the oldest in Alsace devoted to St James the Great. The pilgrimage route to Compostelle passed through Feldbach. Visit free of charge all year. Guided tours by appointment. 17 rue du Couvent 68 210 BELLEMAGNY Tél : 03 89 07 24 24 Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Aéroport Bâle-Mulhouse C www.kloster-mariastein.ch www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Notre-Dame-de-la-Pierre Abbey Mariastein (CH) - C5 Burnkirch Church - Illfurth - B3 A place of pilgrimage of great importance for Catholics, Notre-Dame-de-la-Pierre Abbey, called Abtei Mariastein in German, belongs to the Swiss Benedictine community. Situated on the FrenchSwiss border, this pilgrimage includes a beautiful baroque church, an underground chapel, the Benedictine convent, as well as the inevitable restaurants, hotels and shops. Its history began in the 15th century when the mysterious apparition of a beautiful lady before a young cowherd saved him from a mortal fall. A small stone chapel was erected and pilgrims came in great numbers. First recorded in the 18th century, it was the mother-church and then parish church of the village and contains magnificent 15th century frescos listed as Historic Monuments, along with a pyx and the tomb of the knight Godefroy de Burnkirch. Open every Sunday. Visit free of charge. Guided tours by appointment. Eglise de la Burnkirch 68720 ILLFURTH Tel : 03 89 40 02 90 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr CH-4115 Mariastein D www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Hirtzbach, flowery village - B3 ‘‘Village ranked Four Stars and in a class of its own since 1981, without interruption. Awarded the National Tree Prize in 2001 (for its 100-yearold limes), a high national distinction only bestowed on two or three locations per year. Very pleasant walk along the renaturized and replanted Hirtzbach creek. Numerous timbered houses meticulously maintained and restored. 19th century ‘Charles de Reinach’ English gardens, 18th century château, St Léger chapel, St Affre chapel on the village heights and vast forested area ideal for wandering. Guided tours for groups by appointment.’’ Last witness of the secular history of Luppach, this 11m x 5m crypt built under the former 13th century church, which no longer exists, contains 46 funeral niches. Restored 1905 and 2005, it is now visible from the exterior. Guided tours by appointment. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Frontière Grenze Border V. Heuacker Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Luppach Crypt - Luppach - C4 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Dannemarie - B2 Discover the beautiful half-timbered houses in the town centre and the Callinet organ in the church, the largest instrument made by the Callinet brothers. Restored between 1977 and 1986, it was listed as a historic monument in 1988. Dannemarie has the distinction of boasting two viaducts on its territory. Also see, among others things, Wolfersdorf marina (capable of accommodating 50 boats of all sizes on three different docks) and the Canal bridge (which allows water to pass over the floodplains of the Largue) and the Montreux-Vieux cooler. Office de Tourisme du Sundgau Tél : 03 89 40 02 90 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Peasant Museum - Oltingue - C4 Situated in a 16th century house, this museum evokes the rural life of the Sundgau at the end of the 19th century. Kitchen and other rooms of the period, diverse objects. Opening hours : 01/03 to 14/06 and 01/10 to 31/12 : Sunday :2pm - 5pm 15 /06 to 30/09 : Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 3pm-6pm – Closed January - February (except by appointment). 10, rue Principale 68480 OLTINGUE Tel : 03 89 40 79 24 theo.tschamber@wanadoo.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Beech Alley - D3 A line of beeches remarkable in terms of : number (around 40) ; age (more than 150 years old) ; shape and dimensions (28m high and 3m in circumference on average) ; the regularity of the alignment. Both the landscape and history of the site are of interest. One of the most beautiful views of the Swiss Jura from the Alsatian Jura. Access: via Winkel from the ‘‘Charrière’’. 3 km round trip (1 hour) or 6 km loop (2.5 hours) via Glaserberg summit. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.cinema-altkirch.com The Palace Lumière Cinema Altkirch - B3 Cinema rated arthouse and for young audiences, with 4 air-conditioned 3D digital projection rooms, with disabled access, digital sound and rest area with confectionery. Organisation of special screenings, pti’déj films, pitchoun’ films, retransmission of operas, concerts and shows. 2, Boulevard Clémenceau 68130 Altkirch Tel : 03 89 40 27 24 cinemaaltkirch@orange.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr The source of the Ill river and the St Warth chapel - Winkel - D3 The 217km-long backbone of Alsace, the river Ill joins the Rhine to the north of Strasbourg. The source of the Ill is also the point of departure for the Path of the Moroccans. Built in 1362, the partially troglodyte St Warth chapel was built to save the soul of the knight of Warth who had killed the Emperor of Hungary. Access : from the end of Winkel main street. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Museum - Altkirch - B3 This museum presents history, lifestyles, customs and regional artists. Collections of mineralogy, fossils, ceramics, etc. Open Sunday, 2:30pm - 5:30pm all year round July and August: every day (except Monday): 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Price : 2€ per adult, free for under-18s, groups : 2€/person. Guided tour by appointment: 25€. 1, rue de l’Hôtel de Ville 68130 ALTKIRCH Tel/Fax : 03 89 40 01 94 musee-altkirch@wanadoo.fr www.eauxvives.org www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Whitewater Park - Huningue - C5 Sundgau swimming pools Composed of a 6-hectare landscape garden and a class II river (340m), the Whitewater park offers exceptional sporting conditions. Member of the Point Canoë Nature group. > Reception area, changing rooms, showers, dryers, meeting room, relaxation atrium, shop. > Rental of hydrospeed canoe-kayak. > Induction, classes or training periods for all (canoe-kayak, rafting, hot-dogging, swimming in rapids and climbing). > 160 m2 artificial climbing surface, skateboarding area, fitness trail, playgrounds, picnic and rest areas, etc. Sunflower Pool in Ferrette C4 (03 89 40 45 98) and Tagolsheim B3 (03 89 25 51 77) : retractable roof, 25x10m pool, outdoor paddling pool. Prices and opening hours : consult our website at www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Altkirch outdoor pool (03 89 40 97 87): pools 25x15m and 15x12m, green areas, playgrounds, refreshments. Open June to September. Outdoor pool at Seppois-leBas campsite C3 (03 89 25 65 37): open to the public during the summer season only. Parc des Eaux Vives Tel : 03 89 89 70 20 accueil.pev@ville-huningue.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 40 02 90 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Altkirch, capital of the Sundgau - B3 Interesting features of the town include the Sundgau Museum, the Rhine Centre for Contemporary Art, the St Morand Priory, Notre-Dame Church and ancient ramparts. Cultural events : The Enchanted Forest in December, the Short Film Festival in April, the St Catherine Fair, concerts and various shows. Guided tours for groups and individuals by appointment. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 40 02 90 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Museum of lovers and the heritage of the Sundgau Werentzhouse - C4 Collection of over 17000 postcards from 1895 to 1960, preserving the memory of 70 villages in the Sundgau. Opening hours : first Sunday of the month : 2pm - 6pm. July and August : Sunday, 2pm - 6pm. Closed October to April (except by appointment). Group visits free of charge, by appointment Rue de Ferrette 68480 WERENTZHOUSE Tel/Fax : 03 89 40 50 47 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.alsace-plaisance.com Alsace Pleasure boats Kembs - B5 www.ulm-regio.ch www.golf-lalargue.com U.L.M. Regio - Vieux Ferrette - C4 Largue golf course - Mooslargue - C3 Magnificent trips on the Rhine-Rhône canal abaord open boats without permits. These boats may be rented by the hour, by the day or the half day, departure from Kembs. Departure from Hagenbach in a boat for 5. Departure from Dannemarie in a boat for 7 is possible, but reservation is obligatory 72 hours in advance and only for whole-day rental. Multi-axis and pendular microlight piloting school. Induction flights for beginners from age 7 to 77, engineering workshop. Our mission : to make you spend an unforgettable time flying over the Sundgau and the Alsatian Jura and maybe help you to take a step towards taking your pilot’s licence. The Largue Golf & Country Club is nestled in the centre of a magnificent forest, bordered by lakes. Its 18-hole Championship course was created in 1988 on 80 hectares. A beautiful site which is great for relaxation, the chef, E. Lambelin, welcomes you to the ‘‘Bistro’’ restaurant and its terrace with panoramic views of the golf course. The golfer’s menu and seasonal menu are available at all times. 8 Bis rue Paul Bader 68580 KEMBS Tel : 06 80 75 56 15 alsace.plaisance@gmail.com Route de Durmenach 68480 VIEUX-FERRETTE Tel : 06 80 02 79 51 info@ulm-region.ch Rue du Golf 68580 MOOSLARGUE Tel : 03 89 07 67 67 lalargue@golf-lalargue.com www.cracalsace.com Rhine Centre of Contemporary Art Altkirch - B3 The CRAC is a place of research and experimentation and its main mission is to introduce contemporary art to a wide public. It stages temporary and travelling exhibitions, workshops for chidren, seminars for teenagers and numerous cultural events. Free entry, guided tours on request. All year round : Tuesday to Friday : 10am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday : 2:30pm – 7pm. Tel : 03 89 08 82 59 info@cracalsace.com www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau markets Wednesday morning : 8am to 1pm in Seppoisle-Bas Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7:30pm, organic and farmer’s market at Heimersdorf Thursday morning : Altkirch, Illfurth. Friday morning : Pfetterhouse, Waldighoffen. Saturday morning : Ferrette, Altkirch, Dannemarie. Organic market in Manspach, last Saturday of the month from 2pm to 5pm. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 40 02 90 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Firefighters’ Museum Vieux Ferrette -C4 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.maison-nature-sundgau.org The Rossberg Tower Vieux Ferrette - C4 The Sundgau Nature House Altenach - B2 Belvedere erected in 1906, located on the Rossberg summit at an altitude of 675m. Today it is 20m high, is embellished with an orientation table and presents a magnificent panoramic view of the plain of Alsace, the Vosges, the Black Forest and the Swiss Jura. Free access all year round from Ferrette, departing from the camping car reception area. 2 km round trip (1 hour). On the cycle path, in a haven of greenery, the MNS proposes a programme of outings during the year : nature and heritage, a path of discovery, educational facilities, temporary exhibitions and a permanent exhibition about the geology of the Sundgau. Tourists welcome during the summer period. Nature and environmental events. Walks and tours depart from the House. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Rue Sainte Barbe 68210 ALTENACH Tel : 03 89 08 07 50 contact@maison-nature-sundgau.org www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Obermorschwiller village - (B4) Discover the development of firefighting, from the pump in 1640 to the enormous 20th-century engines, through a unique collection of firefighting equipment: diverse engines from various countries, pumps, axes, helmets and caps, firemen’s uniforms, projections, events, etc. Opening in 2014. This village boasts typically rich and varied 16th to 19th century Sundgau architecture. In 2012, under the direction of Marc Grodwohl and the University of Upper Alsace, a new study of the church, guarded by two tricentenary limes, and village houses led to the establishment of an architectural heritage tour. A booklet presents a walk through streets adorned with explanatory panels. Parking available behind the town hall or next to the school. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr 4, rue de l’église 68130 Obermorschwiller Tel : 03 89 07 40 18 mairie.obermorschwiller@wanadoo.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Circuit of timbered houses Friesen - C3 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Waldighoffen Flower Route Oberdorf - Henflingen - Grentzingen C4 Crossing these villages of the Ill valley reveals a unique architectural set : well-renovated timbered houses, of various ages and techniques, magnificently decorated with flowers from April to October. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Roman Baths - Koestlach - C3 The flowery village of Friesen, in the Largue Valley, has conserved 50 timbered buildings constructed between 1497 and 1878. A walking circuit through this flowery village reveals a unique heritage which is characterized by the oldest peasant house in Sundgau! A walking guidebook, priced 2€, is available from the Tourist Offices. Guided tours for groups by appointment. This village, close to the foothills of the Swiss Jura, displays, via a footpath, a rich heritage, most notably the remains of Roman baths, a tithe house (16th c), a church (13th c) and a chapel. The Kastelberg protohistoric site, recently the subject of archeological excavations, is also known for its high vibratory rate. There is a beautiful panoramic view of the plain of Alsace and the Vosges. Access : Koestlach Town Hall. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.petitecamarguealsacienne.com The Alsatian Little Camargue Nature Reserve - B5 This remarkable site, the remains of a marsh and witness to the Rhine jungle, opens its doors all year round. Easily accessible by car, train, bus, bike and on foot. Every day of the week at the Alsatian Little Camargue you can walk along sign-posted paths, where you will be astounded by the marvels of nature, pausing at numerous viewing points that mark out the route. The Lockmaster’s House and the House of the reserve offer several natural attractions plus temporary and permanent exhibitions. Tel : 03 89 89 78 59 petitecamarguealsacienne@wanadoo.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Ruins of the Cistercian abbey and Lucelle Nature Reserve - D3 Isolated from the agitation of the world, the monastery long shone brightly and its history is still apparent in the few buildings that remain. Visit free of charge all year round. Guided tours by appointment. The Lake of Lucelle offers a pleasant route embellished with educational panels (1km ; 45 min), accessible by wheelchair. On site : children’s playground, Mini-golf, refreshments, shop selling Swiss products. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE SUNDGAU The Sundgau is newly equipped with a vast mountain bike area labelled FFCT that includes 33 circuits with over 700 km of routes and 2 Bike Parks, and is uncontestably a choice site for mountain biking. Highly varied landscapes provide different family and sporting circuits. The Alsatian Jura, the mountainous part of the Sundgau, offers a varied terrrain which will delight serious sensationseeking mountain bikers. The valleys of the river Ill and the Largue are perfect for families, with appropriately pleasant routes. A map (5€) and detailed topoguides (5€) are on sale at the Sundgau Tourist Information Centres. The Sundgau recently created 2 Bike Parks. The first, the Ludik Park in Friesen, offers ten modules aimed at families and beginners. The second, the Stunt Park, is more demanding and is located in Heimersdorf. It is designed for BMX and mountain bikes and is made up of 4 distinct routes for all levels. EQUESTRIAN TOURISM SUNDGAU, SOUTHERN ALSACE, THE CYCLING PARADISE Our service providers offer the possibility of renting cycles and mountain bikes all year round. So don’t hesitate to come and discover the Sundgau by mountain bike ! www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Mountain guide, Mountain bike guide Map: 5€ Originally from the Alsatian Jura and in love with this land, Vianney invites you to discover the Sundgau, the Alsatian Jura and the Swiss Jura on foot, by bike or mountain bike in all conviviality. Whether for several days, a day, a half day or an evening, he adapts to your wishes, desires…and rhythm ... Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 • Port : 06 79 66 91 33 vianney.muller@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Topoguides: 5€ Electric Bikes For Hire ! Sundgau, Southern Alsace, Cycling Paradise, is a collection of 9 routes (330 km) where pleasure and discovery go together in one of the loveliest regions of Alsace, authentic, mysterious and preserved from mass tourism. Ride through the tight mesh of villages where only a few kilometres separate one steeple from another ; a few turns of the pedals are enough to change the point of view and the terrain to be discovered. Take advantage of the 4 maintained cycle paths (120km in total) including Euro-Velo 6 which runs along the Rhone-Rhine canal. Map of the Sundgau by bike. Every year, each Sunday during the season, numerous clubs organize popular events where several varied, family-oriented and convivial routes are proposed, enhanced by copious refreshments. This 1/75 000 scale map, available free of charge from three Tourist Offices in the Sundgau, presents 9 cycling circuits, from 25 to 45 km, which include special cycle paths and small, quiet, sinuous routes that link up with the main tourist sites. If you wish to organise a mountain bike holiday in the Sundgau or just a day of cycling, contact the Office of Tourism where our cycling guide will provide advice tailored to your needs. Guide to the Sundgau by bike ‘‘The Sundgau by Bike’’ describes the 9 sign-posted routes in the Sundgau. A veritable tourist and history guide, this publication is intended to be a complete tool highlighting unmissable sites for the visitor. It is the result of a collaboration with Marc Glotz, member of the Sundgau Historical Society, who wrote all the texts. The guide is available for 5€ from the 3 Tourism Offices and includes the routes, technical indications and a description of the historical and tourist sites on each itinerary. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.ecurie-des-pres.com www.lesecuriesdusundgau.fr Sundgau the Cycling Paradise visits. Écurie des Prés equestrian centre Knoeringue - C4 Sundgau Stables - Hirtzbach (c3) Two package holidays, one touring (3 nights) and the second staying in one hotel (2 nights), starting from a hotel of your choice, allows you to holiday at the heart of nature. Bagage transfer provided. Map and route map provided. You can also rent an electric bike from our service providers. Riding school, stabling for horses and ponies. Lessons for adults and children, beginners and experienced riders. Treks and horse riding for groups or individuals. The Fédération Française d’équitation offers a 3-week holiday licence, for 8 euros. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Mr. et Mrs François Frisc 2 rue Eugène Wacker 68220 KNOERINGUE Tel : 03 89 68 68 12 Port : 06 87 055 222 Free CHRISTMAS IN THE SUNDGAU HIKING Sundgau is the ideal place for hiking. It presents varied landscapes accessible to all. From the first mountains of the Alsatian Jura to the green hills of the valleys of the river Ill and the Largue, you will find yourself on a walk adapted to your wishes and your rhythm, among the many circuits available. Many local authorities have set up theme paths such as the circuit of the cave of the dwarfs in Ferrette, the trench path at Chavannes- surl’Etang, the larch path in Durmenach, the nature paths in Illfurth, the Wittersdorf heritage path and the St Glucker path in Hirtzbach. Consult our website for more information at www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Christmas in the Sundgau is above all the Enchanted Forest in Altkirch, a magic forest populated by characters from Sundgau tales and legends, breathing life back into the imagination of our little region for 5 weeks. Christmas in the Sundgau is also the time for many other events such as the fair and the St Nicolas parade which traditionally open the Christmas festivities. There are many small Christmas markets, shows, concerts and exhibitions which all contribute to the authentic atmosphere of Christmas in Alsace. The Office of Tourism offers maps, guides and footpath maps which present a complete and varied programme for all tastes. Don’t hesitate to contact our hiking expert and mountain guide who will give free specialized advice for your hikes across this land of tales and legends. The Associations des Clubs Vosgiens of Altkirch and Ferrette, beyond the maintainance and signposting of more than 700km of footpaths every year, offer a programme of guided hikes and walks available on the website of the Office of Tourism at : www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr The circuit of 3 castles of the Alsatian Jura This 4 day/3 night walking tour runs in a loop through the Alsatian Jura range connecting the area’s three castles. Length : 75 km in four stages of 15 to 20 km. Well sign-posted and maintained path which takes in the most beautiful routes and tracks of the range. Hiking map of route available. Baggage transfer provided for flexible vacations. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr The Sundgau shares with other reputed corners of this ‘‘beautiful Alsatian garden’’ the best recipes transmitted and reinvented by generations of chefs. Choucroute (sauerkraut), in all the diversity of its composition ; game dishes ; the famous ‘‘Fleischschnacka’’ (whirls of sliced meat), served with a crunchy salad and washed down with excellent white wine selected from the prestigious range of Alsatian wines. www.cheval.kiffis.com www.lapasbruma.com Relais de la Largue - Altenach - B2 Les traits de l’Ill - Hirsingue - C3 Zum Blaue equestrian farm Kiffis - D4 A pleasant way of discovering the Sundgau in a wagon pulled by friendly draft horses. You cross pitcturesque villages and beautiful forests via lakes. Group rides in a wagon : 3 options available, with or without meals. Table d’hôte and gîte : space for bikes, motorbikes and pony trekkers. La Pasbruma Ranch Levoncourt - D3 Yves offers relaxing carriage rides all year during which you see the village of Hirtzbach with timbered houses, flowers, park and a castle. Departures depend on summer season programme and are by appointment out of season. Length 1.5 hours. Reservation obligatory. Wheelchair access for 6. Possibility of alternative timetable for advance group bookings. In the heart of the Jura, we offer horse riding lessons, horse riding, pony trekking (for one day or several days), horse training for children and teenagers. Show-jumping, arena training, cross-country and a stable of 20 horses adapted to classic equitation and trekking. Open all year. On-site accommodation. Officially recognized Equestrian Tourism, affiliated to French Federation of Equitation, National School of Equitation approved. At Pasbruma Ranch, emphasis is placed on trekking and enjoyment of beautiful natural surroundings. Western-style riding lessons, nature rides, gallop paths, Western level. Equestrian centre affiliated to CRTE and the Fédération Française d’Equitation. Accredited for youth and sports. Open all year Accredited farm 3 rue Sainte Barbe 68210 ALTENACH Tel : 03 89 25 12 92 4 rue de Lattre de Tassigny 68560 HIRSINGUE Tel : 06 70 04 98 58 5 rue de Wolshwiller 68480 Kiffis Tel : 03 89 40 35 25 cheval.kiffis@free.fr 3 rue Henriette Pee 68480 LEVONCOURT Tel : 03 89 08 50 25 06 79 71 94 89 GOING OUT, THE TIME FOR ENCOUNTERS A torch-lit New Year’s Eve outdoor event ends the year with a flourish in an original way around the county town of Ferrette. The Sundgau is part of the Land of Songs and Fabrics, a territory in Southern Alsace which each year produces a Christmas fabric to decorate markets and monuments. In addition to this exclusive regional fabric, related products are available from Sundgau Tourism Offices. www.cc-secteurdillfurth.fr www.moulin-hundsbach.com Les Pot’Arts - Tagolsheim - B3 The Mehli Arts - Hundsbach - C4 In Tagolsheim every September since 2002, there are 10 evenings of shows over a 2-week period, including shows for children during the day in a big top. With high-quality circus, theatre, music, dance, art performances, etc, the encounter is very convivial and carefully organized by a group of associations that offers a meal, refreshments and local artists every evening. It has become very popular with the public. One weekend in August. Young artists charmed by this mill took the initiative of restoring it : exhibitions, visual art, music, circus acts, shows in an exceptional natural setting with the mill as a backdrop, its wheel, its machinery and the operator’s room upstairs. On site catering. www.treteaux-alsace.com Open Air Theatre Seppois le Bas - C3 Outdoor show in Seppois-le-Bas, which began in 1980. For two weeks annually at the end of July or beginning of August, until dusk. 20 actors on stage. Les Tréteaux TRETEAUX DE HAUTE ALSACE Théâtre de la Sinne treteaux@mulhouse-alsace.fr Communauté de communes du secteur d’Illfurth Tel : 03 89 25 44 88 info@cc-secteurdillfurth.fr Hundsbach Mill 2 rue du Moulin 68130 HUNDSBACH Tel : 03 89 07 88 42 39 rue de la Sinne - BP 10020 68948 MULHOUSE CEDEX 9 Tel : 03.89.66.06.72 As well as route maps and the Office of Tourism map. Several route maps present more than 30 walks and hikes in the Sundgau area. A hiking map will shortly complete this already varied offer. Eating well... THE TABLE IS SET Chemin du Talstreng - 68118 Hirtzbach Tél : 06 74 37 45 64 secretariat@lesecuriesdusundgau.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr 5€ On leaving Hirtzbach in the direction of Carspach, the Sundgau Stables are located in the middle of fields on the edge of the forest. Régis Ghodbane and Audrey AUGUSTE offer various leisure activities, equestrian lessons and horse riding as well as accommodation for your horses. Horse and pony riding lessons (children from 3 years). Horse training. Possibility of stabling for horses. Organisation of events on demand. www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr New Year’s Eve by torchlight Ferrette - C4 www.mairie-altkirch.fr The enchanted forest - Atlkirch - B3 It’s a simple idea, in a unique place, involving abundant nature, an unmissable date and intergenerational participation, all free of charge. That’s the recipe for this New Year event : a torchlight procession around the castle (3 km), embellished with a glass of bubbly within the castle’s magical confines. The Sundgau is a region in southern Alsace which has always affirmed its interest in sorcery and make-believe. The Enchanted Forest is a magic forest with characters from the tales and legends of Sundgau which breathes life back into the imagination of the region. It takes over Altkirch town centre for 5 weeks from the beginning of December to Epiphany. This unique and original concept in Alsace involves a town illuminated with more than 200 characters and 28 tales illustrated around reconstructed ponds and forests : the Little Man of Blochmont, the Strawberry Fairy, the dwarfs of Wolf Gorge and the Koestlach Witch, etc. Events, concerts, travelling shows, tales, toboggan runs, exhibitions, a skating rink, a snow garden, carousels, the Saint Nicolas parade (with more than 100 actors, and manala cakes distributed to children at the end of the show), carriage rides, etc. Audio guides and books of tales (in French and German) available to the public at all sites. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Mairie d’Altkirch Tel : 03 89 40 02 90 or 03 89 08 36 03 culture@mairie-altkirch.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.dannemarie.fr The big Christmas markets in Sundgau Ferrette Medievals and the Landskron Summer festivals Sundgau offers many small authentic Christmas markets and will astound you with its Enchanted Forest, but it is also the ideal place to take advantage of the big Christmas markets nearby. A short distance away, you can visit these renowned markets which each have their own specificities and particularities. From Basel to Montbéliard, via Colmar and Mulhouse, all these markets are less than an hour from Sundgau where numerous accommodations await you. In 1324, Jeanne de Ferrette married Albert II of Habsbourg, giving rise to the entire dynasty of the Germanic Holy Roman Empire. Around this historical reference and the ruins of the castles of Ferrette and Landskron in Leymen, the Medieval Ferrette Association and the Pro Landskron Association hold an annual medieval carnival. It takes place on even years in Ferrette in June, and on odd years in Leymen in July, with street theatre, jousts, cuisine and medieval markets, archery, parades, etc. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Festivals of the Porte d’Alsace - B2 Dannemarie All Night Festival : on several evenings in August, on the shore of Lattloch pond, theatrical performances, fireworks, a medieval market, concerts, and sound and light shows with refreshments and snacks. Barovillageoise Festival in Bellemagny Convivial free event open to everyone, with local artists from the whole region who contribute to a multicultural musical mix. Theme Stages : folk, gospel, blues, rock, reggae, metal, pop, rap & contemporary music, tales, debates, etc. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 07 24 24 Info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Association Sundgau Routes de la Carpe Frite www.familleriche.fr Place de la République Hôtel de Ville 68130 ALTKIRCH Tél : 03 89 08 36 03 info@carpe-frite.fr www.carpe-frite.fr www.forum-plus.com Agrogast Festival - Lindenhof Farm Hagenthal-le-Haut - c5 Altkirch International Film Festival -B3 In a rural setting, on the last weekend in August, you can meet producers and taste produce from all over France, from across the Rhine and the Atlantic... Village fête at Lindenhof Farm, wine and cheese tasting, local craftsmanship, presentations by artists, musical events, street theatre and a play area. Screenings of short films and documentaries in and out of competition during a weekend in April in the presence of directors, actors and producers who present and defend their films and meet the public. Chemin du Lindenhof Tel : 03 89 68 59 77 Altkirch Cultural Service Mairie – Place de la République 68130 ALTKIRCH CRAFT ON THE FARM It’s on the table in all the inns. It’s even given its name to a route. It’s eaten with the fingers. It’s THE speciality of Sundgau chefs : fried carp ! www.agrogast.fr Vallon Apiaries Traubach -le-Bas - B2 Sundgau is an agricultural area where many farms are still active. In the last few years, the retailling of farm produce has been strongly developed. The list of farms that retail goods is available on our website. Other farms offer tours for individuals and groups in order to discover our farms today. Opening hours : all year round - by telephone appointment. Shop sells honey, gingerbread, nougat, jam, sweets, propolis, fruit syrups, candles, soap, honey vinegar. Free tour of the apiary by appointment, video. 4, rue principale 68210 TRAUBACH-LE-BAS Tel/Fax : 03 89 07 25 81 • Port : 06 76 60 41 49 famille-riche@orange.fr sundgau.autruche.free.fr Ostrich farm - Sondersdorf - C4 The ostrich is the largest living bird held in captivity almost everywhere in Europe and notably in Sondersdorf. Tours for groups of 20 to 50 people by appointment, visit length : 1.5 hours. Price : 3€/person. Farm produce shop open on Wednesday and Sunday from 3pm to 6pm from mid-April to mid-October and Sunday from 3pm to 6pm from mid-October to mid-April (except January/February by appointment) : decorated eggs, leather goods, meat (by reservation). Rue des marronniers 68480 SONDERSDORF Tel : 03 89 40 38 29 zundel.sundgauautruches@orange.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.tailleur-de-pierre.fr Sundgau Farm Les Sources Farm Hagenthal-le-Haut - C5 www.vitraux-lieby.fr Hubert Gardere, stone masonMuespach - C4 Sale of homemade bread, Alsatian pastries, tarts. Open Fri : 8am - 7pm Saturday : by appointment 151 rue des Sources - 03 89 68 50 26 Lieby stained glass workshop Hagenbach - B3 Exhibition of sculptures, stone samples geology, machines, tools. Workshop tour free of charge. By appointment only. Length of tour : 30 min. Chez Mathieu Farm Knoeringue - C4 Sale of farm delicatessen products, pork and beef. Open Fri : 9am - 12pm, 2pm - 7pm Sat : 9am - 3pm 2 rue de l’église - 03 89 68 61 72 Schurrer Farm Ranspach-le-Haut - C4 36 rue de la Montagne 68640 MUESPACH Tel : 03 89 68 73 85 mh.gardere@wanadoo.fr Sale of homemade bread, traditional cakes. Open Thurs / Fri : 4pm - 7pm 2 impasse des jardins Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Stained glass technique, fusing and thermoforming produced by order. Guided tours with demonstration. Max. 20 people by appointment. Workshop situated in a former grange. Gift ideas, small craft articles on sale. 12A rue des Champs 68210 HAGENBACH Tel. 03 89 25 36 27 michel.lieby@wanadoo.fr FISHING IN THE SUNDGAU www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.ferme-grumbach.com Fishing in the Sundgau Courtavon multi-fishing pier - C3 Carspach Specific Circuit - B3 Grumbach Farm - Durlinsdorf - C3 Fishing in the Sundgau lakes. The Sundgau is well-known for its numerous lakes that offer multiple fishing possibilities. A guidebook presenting all necessary angling information is available from Tourist Information Offices. We also provide a 7-day holiday permit enabling you to fish in all public areas in the Haut - Rhin region. This 17-hectare stretch of water, ensconced in a natural setting at the foot of the Alsatian Jura, is devoted to sporting and family fishing. Both beginners and experienced anglers can enjoy the numerous fish species available. Carp fishing at night or flyfishing for experts. Camping and entertainment in the summer season. From 5e for no-kill fishing. Free access : camping, pedaloes, children’s games, catering and events in the summer period. For 2.5km, along the Ill river, the AAPPMA Sud Alsace offers you a designated fishing route where numerous species of fish are regularly placed in the water for the pleasure of anglers. This route along the riverbank is a pedestrian circuit with educational panels about the natural surroundings of the river. Sandra and Nicolas invite you to visit their farm. A guided tour of the property with tastings of homemade farm products (Alsatian delicatessen, jam, liqueur, beef and Simmental veal, milk, grilled meat, pâté, etc). Let yourself be enchanted by the place which is a former stable transformed into a magnificent shop of regional products (open every day except Sunday, fresh produce on Friday afternoon and Saturday only) including mountain cheeses, honey, textiles, Alsatian wine, etc. House specialities : Fleischnakas and Beef Sausage. A gourmet souvenir of your holiday… Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 40 02 90 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr 13 rue de Dannemarie 68480 DURLINSDORF Tel : 03 89 08 12 96 ou 06 80 25 62 94 gaec.grumbach@infonie.fr www.cledelaferme.net Luppachhof educational farm Bouxwiller - C4 This real farm lives from its activities ; a diversified herd ; organic produce ; a quality presentation by professionals. Classes and groups welcome, by appointment only. Visit free during the week from 3:30pm to 5pm. Activities available by appointment : afternoon snack on the farm, feeding animals, milking goats, cheese making, etc. Organic dairy products on sale : cottage cheese, goat and sheep cheese, milk, yoghurt. Open from Monday to Friday, 3:30pm to 5pm. Le Clé des Champs Association - Luppachhof Educational Farm. 6 rue de Luppach - 68480 BOUXWILLER Tel : 06 50 56 12 43 fermepeda.bouxwiller@laposte.net www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.blue-lamas.fr Meyer Wioland Farm - B3 Hornihof Farm - Kiffis -D4 Earl de l’Ill - Fislis 66 rue de Thann - SPECHBACH-LE-BAS Tel : 03 89 254 254 meyerwioland@orange.fr www.ferme-meyer-wioland.fr Breeding of Lamas and ‘‘Blue Mountain’’ sheepdogs from central Asia, free guided tours every Sunday and bank holidays from 3pm to 5pm (please contact the owner in advance). Visits for paying groups by appointment, possibility of riding the lamas. Access : from Blochmont hill, take the forest path sign-posted ‘‘red cross’’ on your right just before descending towards Kiffis. Roughly 2 km to get there (30 min). Access by car not recommended because of the poor quality of the forest path. Farm focused on cattle, pig and chicken rearing. Farm tours by appointment. Direct sale of farm produce (meat, delicatessen, ready meals) and that of local small producers (bread, wine, dairy products, real ale). Manufacturing of products on site. Shop opened from Tues to Sat from 9:30 am to 5pm. Adheres to the AMAP network and Ruche Qui Dit Oui. Conversion to organic farming underway. Hostel open from May to September, weekends from 2015, reception room available all year for groups of 20 people, you can taste refined seasonal cuisine. 68480 KIFFIS • Tel : 03 89 40 33 60 www.chiens-du-pamir.fr • info@chiens-du-pamir.fr info@blue-lamas.fr ronald.guldenschuh@wanadoo.fr L’Etable-Gourmande 54, rue de l’Église 68480 Fislis Tél : 03 89 40 50 50 contact@etable-gourmande.fr Poultry farm shop with a large number of products prepared on site. Open: Tues to Thurs: 8am-12:30pm / 2pm-6pm Fri: 8am-7pm non-stop Champs de l’Ill shop - B3 Retail outlet for local producers, wide range of high-quality, environmentally-friendly farm produce. Open: Thurs: 9am-12pm, 2pm-6pm ; Fri : 9am-12pm, 2pm-6:30pm ; Sat : 9am-12:30pm 36a rue de Thann - SPECHBACH-LE-BAS Tel : 03 89 25 57 94 www.leschampsdelill.com AROUND SUNDGAU www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr German military cemetery Illfurth - B3 During WWI, the soldiers were buried near the battlefields. In 1920, the French tombs were transferred to Altkirch and the German ones to Illfurth. 1427 soldiers lie there, in named tombs, and 539 in a mass grave. This cemetery houses the tomb of Lt. Mayer, the first German soldier to die in a conflict which resulted in 8 million dead and 20 million wounded. This natural site is also known for several species of wild orchids. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Ebourbettes Farm - Oberlarg - D3 Near the Swiss frontier, during WW2 it served as a clandestine base for the Resistance and all those who refused forced enrollment in the Wehrmacht. Here took place, in 1942, the famous escape to Switzerland by General Giraud who subsequently took over the forces in N. Africa and played a decisive role in preparating the landings. A lovely walk reveals the site, starting from Oberlarg (3.5 hours - 9km). Route map available from the Office of Tourism. Accessible via a car park situated between Winkel and Lucelle. Allow 15 minutes’ walk. The Sundgau region is unusual in that it is bordered by three countries : France, Germany and Switzerland. Thus it is easy to rapidly encounter a change of landscape, culture and language. Three large agglomerations surround our area : Mulhouse with its exceptional museums, Basel with its unique carnival and the fortified town of Belfort with its rich historic heritage. Commonly known as Dreyeckland (literally : the angle of three lands), Sundgau has a special place at the crossroads of Europe. Path of the Moroccans - Winkel - D3 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Bunker path - Bettlach - C4 www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Km O path - Pfetterhouse - C3 Footpath retracing presence of Moroccan rifle regiment posted on Maginot line, along Swiss frontier, 1939 - 1940. 3 circuits: 2.6 km (1 hour) - 3.6 km (1.5 hours), 5.6 km (2.5 hours). Depart from the ‘‘Charrière’’. Take advantage of your visit to Winkel to discover the source of the river Ill and the Beech Alley. Route map on sale at the Office of Tourism, 1€ for a kit of 10 hiking maps 2 km path in Bettlach forest links three imposing Maginot Line forts, built between 1937 and 1940. Explanatory panels relate the history of the Maginot Line, the colossal effort required and the ephemeral role it played at the start of WW2. Longer route available (7.6 km ; 3.5 hours.) Route map on sale at the Office of Tourism, 1€ for the kit of 10 hikes. Departure from Bettlach Town Hall This path reanimates the memory of this unique place where, during WWI, three armies faced each other, only separated by a fragile line : the frontier. Food for thought, this Franco-Swiss pathway allows visitors to apprehend, in the silence of the forests and meadows, the fragility of our civilisation’s values : peace, tolerance and fraternity. Many fortifications have been restored. Distance : 7,5 km (2.5 hours) depart from Largin farm (Switzerland) or the site of the Mill between Pfetterhouse and Mooslargue. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr Path 14-18 of the Haulenwald Illfurth- B3 www.tourisme-mulhouse.com Mulhouse - B3 The WWI battles erupted in Sundgau from August 1914 onwards. The front line was a few kilometres from Illfurth, on the Heidwiller side, and cut the Sundgau in two. This circuit, starting from Burnkirch church, enables you to discover several multi-purpose constructions which served as munitions depots, observation posts and artillery emplacements, not forgetting the numerous bunkers presented on the site. Distance : 6.5 km (2.5 hours). Close to the wine route, Mulhouse invites you to enjoy its numerous cultural treasures. Discover its historic centre, Réunion Square with its coloured facades, the Rhine-Renaissance-style Town Hall, Saint-Étienne Temple with its 14th-century stained-glass windows, and the most prestigious technical museums in Europe, including Automobile City, Train City, the Museum of Fabric Printing, EDF Electropolis, the History Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Mulhouse 9 avenue Foch 68100 MULHOUSE Tel : +33 (0) 389 35 48 48 info@tourisme-mulhouse.com www.juratourisme.ch Jura Canton - Switzerland - D1 to D4 Land of mountains, plains and hills, the Jura Canton is rich in monuments and cultural events in all seasons. Delémont, Porrentruy, Saint-Ursanne and Saignelégier have all retained a medieval atmosphere with charming monuments and castles. On the Franc-montagnard High-Plateau, wild horses, majestic pines and typical farms create a landscape unique in Switzerland. This breathtaking and unspoilt natural setting is ideal for outdoor sports. Jura Tourisme Place de la Gare 9 - CH 2800 DELÉMONT Tel : +41 (0)32 420 4771 info@juratourisme.ch A family business founded in 1961 and offering authentic Sundgau choucroute (traditional cabbage and meat dish) made on site. As a member of the Choucroute Brotherhood, the company produces and retails a range of uncooked choucroute in 25 kg to 2 Kg pails. Other Alsatian farm produce is available in the shop (vegetables, beer, wine, chocolate, foie gras, etc.). Open Mon to Fri 9am-12pm, 2pm-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm, 1:30pm-4pm. Tour by appointment. Chocolates, biscuits, petits fours. Traditional pastries. Group guided tours by appointment. Opening hours : Tuesday - Friday : 8am - 12pm / 1:30pm - 6:30pm Saturday : 8am - 12pm / 1:30pm - 5pm. 1 rue d’Alsace 68210 Chavannes sur l’Etang Tel : 03 89 25 21 96 25 rue d’Elbach 68210 RETZWILLER Tel : 03 89 25 03 43 Spenlehauer/Spiess ceramic stovemakers - Oltingue - C4 Respecting local tradition, the workshop ma- nufactures a varied range of stoves, by assuring Vers Thann the production of earthenware tiles andVers their ‘‘fireproof’’ assembly (clay brick). Restoration Epinal/nancy of old ovens. Production of traditionalNanc bread FRANCE Alsace ovens. Workshop tours and demonstrations all year round By appointment only. Groups of 15 people max. Length of tour : 45 min. Free of charge. A36 1 rue de l’Eglise 68480 OLTINGUE Tel /fax : 03 89 40 78 27 fuchs-et-cie@wanadoo.fr VOSGES Towards Thann Epinal/Nancy MULHO GAR TGV Towards Colmar/Strasbourg BELFORTNancy/Luxembourg A36 VOSGES www.ot-belfort.fr Basel -C5 Discover the heritage treasures of the city of Belfort : the Lion, the Vauban citadel, the old town, etc. Get closer to nature : the mountains of the Ballon d’Alsace, the Malsaucy natural site... Participate in big events : the Eurockéennes of Belfort, International University Music Festival (FIMU), Entrevues, the flea market in the ancient city of Belfort. Describing Basel in one word is never easy. Calling it the ‘‘Swiss cultural capital’’ would be a vain attempt to reduce its wealth of cultural events, leisure and entertainment. Whether it’s for a dip in the Rhine, an evening at the opera or a cruise carrying you back to the Roman era, consult www.basel. com for information about this unusual city where art is everywhere and the diversity of museums is extraordinary. www.foretnoire.info The Black Forest range - Germany A and B5 Mountain range www.basel.com Belfort - B1 Maison du Tourisme de Belfort 2 bis rue Clémenceau - 90000 BELFORT Tel : 03 84 55 90 90 accueil@belfort-tourisme.com Sundgau Tourist Office Tel : 03 89 08 23 88 info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr Gerthoffer biscuit and chocolate maker - Retzwiller - B2 FREIBURG GARE TGV Basel Tourism Aeschenvorstadt 36 - CH-4010 BÂLE +41 (0)61 268 68 68 info@basel.com Sam Carnovali For 2000 years, Alsace was split between the Latin and Germanic civilisations. Many remains attest to the bitter conflicts between European powers. The two big ones have left their mark on the Sundgau terrain, the starting point of a front which ends up at the North Sea. The past is present in these places of memory, right in front of your eyes. To help you discover the many remains, a guidebook on memorial tourism is available from Sundgau Tourist Office. La choucrouterie Claude Chavannes sur l’Etang -B2 massif montagneux FRANCE Alsace BELFORT TGV STATION DANNEMARIE Towards Besançon/Paris Lyon/Marseille MEMORY TOURISM www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr www.etable-gourmande.fr More than 200 kilometres long and 60 kilometres wide, the Black Forest is not only a holiday destination offering diversity of landscape, it is also one of the biggest and most famous regions in Germany for its mountains, its traditions, its peaceful forests, its revitalizing spas and cuisine. The ‘‘blue line’’ of the rounded ‘‘balloons’’ of the Vosges, pine forests, fields covered with blueberries and a special cheese. It is hard to forget the images provided by the Vosges. These mountains have a thousand faces : you are never far from a medieval village, a fortress, an abbey nestled in a valley or a waterfall gushing from steep rocks. Black Forest Tourism Tel : +49 761 896 460 mail@schwarzwald-tourismus.info Ludwigstr. 23 - 79104 FREIBURG Haute-Alsace Tourisme 1 rue Schlumberger - BP 60337 68006 COLMAR CEDEX - tel : 03 89 20 10 68 adt@tourisme68.com ALTKIRCH BLACK FOREST TGV STATION Mountain range GERMANY FERRETTE A5 BASEL MULHOUSE AIRPORT ALTKIRCH JURA A PORRENTRUY JURA SUISSE BASEL massif montagneux FERRETTE ALSATIAN JURA SWITZERLAND PORRENTRUY SWISS JURA Mountain range www.massif-des-vosges.com Vosges mountains - A1 to A3 MULHOUSE DANNEMARIE A35 DÉLEMONT MAIN ACCESS Access by TGV > Mulhouse-Paris 2 hours, 40 mins > Mulhouse-Lyon 2 hours, 50 mins > Mulhouse-Dijon 1 hour > Belfort-Paris 2 hours, 16 mins > Belfort-Dijon 50 mins > Paris-Basel 2 hours, 50 mins D Access by air The Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport is a destination for numerous flights from almost all European cities including Air France flights and low cost flights such as EasyJet. www. euroairport.com FR CH Towards Bern/Zürich Luzern/Milano www.peche68.fr Vers Besançon/Paris Lyon/Marseille www.sundgau-sudalsace.fr