RIQUEWIHR

'Riquewihr' () is a village and commune in Alsace. A popular tourist attraction for its historical architecture, it had a population of 1,212 in 1999.

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History

Sights

External links

History

Originally the property of the Dukes of Württemberg, the town was converted to Protestantism in the 16th century. Historically, Reichenweiher served as a Winzerdorf or "wine village" as a trading hub for Alsatian and German wine.

Sights

The town is surrounded by its medieval fortifications and is overlooked by a castle from the same period that is today a museum.
It was one of the few towns in the area not to be badly damaged during World War II.
There is a museum about Alsace during World War II and a torture chamber (''La salle de torture'').

External links

★ Tourism office website

★ Hotel le Riquewihr