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Wissembourg Travel Guide: 77 reviews and 361 photos

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First of all thanks to VT-Member tini58de who gave me the hint to visit this little town in the north of Alsace. This little place still has the charm of a 17th century village and has a very interesting history. It was birthplace of the sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi who made the Statue of Liberty of New York City and was home of Louis XV's wife Marie.

Last visit to Wissembourg: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jun 17, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Climate in Wissembourg What to Pack (1)

There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 10 – 19°C ( 50 - 66°F ); min: 1 - 8°C ( 34 - 47°F... more travel advice

La Maison Stanislas de Wissembourg - Wissembourg

La Maison Stanislas de Wissembourg Things to Do (7)

This is the old residence of King Stanislas Leszczynsky of Wissembourg, who was driven out of Poland in 1719. He lived... more travel advice

Church of St. Jean Things to Do (7)

The Parish Church of St. Jean was built in 13th century in Romanesque style. The tower is still in this style. The... more travel advice

Salt House Things to Do (7)

The house with the characteristic roof was erected in the 15th century as hospital. Later the roof was elevated to use... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jun 17, 2004

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Impressions of some Partician houses

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Maria16 Jan 14, 2009 at 3:27 AM

Wonderful page, Christian
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pepples46 Jul 10, 2004 at 1:55 PM

the medievel flair and good food goes well together. lovely page Chris
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tessy Jul 7, 2004 at 2:16 PM

Wissembourg is a beautiful place. And I ate fantastic Flammkuchen there! ;-)
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Bwana_Brown Jul 4, 2004 at 8:57 AM

Quite an interesting little spot hidden away in France! The history of those buildings over the centuries is amazing! Great photos too.
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Henkster Jun 25, 2004 at 2:08 AM

very interesting page. I liked Colmar a lot! This place looks nice too, I had never heard of it.
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mtncorg Jun 21, 2004 at 11:14 AM

Wissembourg is a great introducion for the delights that lie further in the Aslatian hillsides. A little history and nice photos demonstrate all of this.
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b1bob Jun 19, 2004 at 7:39 AM

Nice job. You captured the local architecture well.
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bugulma Jun 17, 2004 at 7:14 AM

never knows about small towns what historical events happened here and cause of it they seem so magical.
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tini58de Jun 17, 2004 at 5:22 AM

Wonderful page, Christian - Wissembourg is always a nice place to visit!!