Grand Cru : [ Muenchberg ]
History
Imperial village, enfeoffed in the " Berckheim ", then in the " Andlau ".
The castle of " Beheimstein " or " Boemstein ", was built at the 13th century, and dismantled at the 15th .
Sightseeing
Chief town of a seigneury belonging initially to the " Born ", then to the " Ochsenstein ".
A fountain of Renaissance style going back to 1543, another going back to 1571 in Zell.
The castle of " Beheimstein ", located on a close hill still shows the vestiges of its trenched enclosure.
Beautiful half-timbered houses of 17th and 18th centuries.
The " Ruhlmann foundation's " building leans on Roman columns, still visible in the cellar of the building.
Behind the Town Hall the remainders of a Gothic chapel of the 15th century.
The church is of modern architecture.
Miscellaneous Informations
Altitude 220 m. 420 inhabitants.
The village is at the foot of the Vosges mountains.
Vine : Route des Vins d'Alsace.
Grands Crus wines "Muenchberg".
Pastures.
Patron's festival on September 29th.
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