Grand Cru : [ Florimont ]
History
" Anngehiseshaim " as of 768 belonged to the " Habsbourg " until the treaty of Westphalia, in 1648, who were also owners of the castle of" Hohlandsberg ".
The vineyard was the property of many abbeys.
The vestiges of the ditch in the western part of the village show that it was fortified.
An old leper-house.
Destruction of the centre of the village in 1944 at the time of the combat of the " Poche de Colmar ".
Ingersheim is gradually being integrated into the agglomeration of Colmar.
Sightseeing
The former Town Hall, on Main street is a house of Renaissance style.
The current Town Hall is of the 18th century.
Some beautiful wine growers' houses, of Renaissance style.
Saint Barthelemy's church as well as the beautiful furniture are of baroque style.
Also, the bell-tower is of Roman style.
Miscellaneous Informations
Valley of the river Fecht.
Vine: Route des Vins d'Alsace, with Grands Crus wines "Florimont"
Wine growers' co-operative of Ingersheim.
Cereals, orchards, horticulture.
Cattle breeding.
Ancient quarry on the " Florimont ".
Patron's feast on the Sunday following August 24th, Saint Barthelemy's day.
International Festival Franz Liszt : 1st week end of October and following days.
Local fair 1st and 2nd Sundays of September.
Traditional craft industry.
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