""...The pearl of alsatian wineyards..."" Top 5 Page for this destination Riquewihr by Peter_P

Riquewihr Travel Guide: 29 reviews and 107 photos

Medieval town, still these days...

Riquewihr is a well preserved town in which layout and structure have not changed since the Middle Age.
The old houses built in the 16th and 17th century gives the visitors an image of hundred of years ago. Still every detail of that period is 'alive' : the courtyards, the galleries, the wells, the fountains...
The architecture of the Middle Age town can be seen because the people have not changed much to their houses. Wine making is their main objective in life and an growing industry is part of it...

Towns Gate

City entry at Riquewihr

The fortified city is only accessible through a few narrow entrances. This one is rather small, some are a little wider so also larger vehicles could enter the city...

The Wineyards

Wineyards near Riquewihr

The town is surrounded by wine yards.
Wine has played a very large part in the life and prosperity of this medieval town. Famous wine-growing families stayed in Riquewihr for generations...

Pros and Cons

Pros:Most beautiful town in the region...
Cons:...
In a nutshell:On the 'Route du Vin'...

Last visit to Riquewihr: Feb 2003
Intro Written May 12, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Le Dolder Things to Do (2)

Main entrance to the city - Dolder Great Door. It's a belfry tower an an historic monument. Next to the tower you'll... more travel advice

Choucroute... Restaurants (2)

Quiet restaurant in a typical alsacien atmosphere... Different local dishes to choose from... more travel advice

Fortified... Things to Do (2)

Porte supérieure (Obertor) - Upper Gateway. Outer ramparts from the 16th and 17th centuries, with double gates,... more travel advice

Baeckaoffa Restaurants (2)

Baeckaoffa aux trois viandes... This traditional Alsatian dish of marinated meat (beef, pork and lamb) and vegetables is... more travel advice

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globetrott Jun 3, 2004 at 5:43 PM

what a lovely towngate !
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deecat Apr 10, 2004 at 8:40 AM

Another great introduction. You do good restaurant tips, Peter. Thanks.
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Maeve_81 Mar 16, 2004 at 2:29 AM

Looks like you love Riquewihr as much as me! Altijd leuk om er over te lezen... goede pagina!
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mrclay2000 Jan 14, 2004 at 7:16 AM

Interesting old town with its medieval tower and housefronts.
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Nelie Nov 7, 2003 at 8:20 AM

Many thanks for your tipps. Even if it so close to Baden-Baden I haven't been there by now. After seeing your pictures I know that I will go there.
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Goldenboy Oct 22, 2003 at 10:52 AM

another cool entrance :)
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filipdebont May 13, 2003 at 8:30 AM

mooi, die oude huizen, leuke fotos