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Wissembourg is a frontier town close to the border with Germany, and really has a long history:
originally it was a Roman settlement,
but the town really began to prosper in the 7th century,
when it grew up around a Benedictine abbey.
Today you can still visit the church, but also enjoy the halftimbered houses,
the ramparts and the small streets and alleys of Wissembourg.

We always enjoy taking friends here, because many of them are excited to go to France (while visiting us in Germany) plus the route we take through the vinyards of Rheinland Pfalz is so picturesque as well!

Last visit to Wissembourg: Jan 2007
Intro Updated Feb 4, 2007
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History of Wissembourg Favorites (2)

The oldest part of Wissembourg, the "Faubourg de B!tche" or "S'Bruche" was founded around 800 A.D. around the Priory of... more travel advice

Münzerturm - Coiners' Tower - Wissembourg

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This tower was erected in 1420 and has ever since guarded the entrance gate that led into the city of Wissembourg. It... more travel advice

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Helpful links are hard to find - which is a shame, since Wissembourg really is a gem! If you know German or French, you... more travel advice

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Restaurant au Saumon

Shopping (1)
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christine.j Apr 30, 2009 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

From hospital to butchery - a good thing it was not the other way around! Thank you for the information.
nhcram Nov 18, 2008 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Ooooh, I hope we come here on Saturday of the VT meeting, it looks so pretty!
Ujamaflip Nov 6, 2008 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

Hi Christine, long time no see, hope you and Heinz are well! Wonderful pages on Wissembourg, will have to visit it soon!
timada Nov 6, 2008 at 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Someday I must make my page about Wissembourg ! Till then I'll enjoy yours.
balhannah Nov 1, 2008 at 1:05 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for writing on this beautiful town, I've enjoyed reading and viewing your lovely photos.
ATXtraveler Feb 23, 2008 at 2:22 PM Report Abuse

Great overview of this town. I will have to make it back on my next trip!
SLLiew Jan 9, 2008 at 7:17 AM Report Abuse

Enjoyed a virtual tour of this French town. Thanks for sharing. SL :)
antistar Aug 1, 2007 at 4:21 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful little town. Thanks for introducing me to it :).
Nemorino Mar 2, 2007 at 2:40 PM Report Abuse

Interesting tips on this picturesque town, with nice photos to click on. Yes, it's really not far from your place; and not terribly far for me, actually.
sue_stone Jan 4, 2007 at 5:20 AM Report Abuse

Love those half-timbered houses!

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