"Rosheim, many remains of the 12th century" Rosheim by JLBG

Rosheim Travel Guide: 16 reviews and 33 photos

Rosheim is a city of 5,000 standing 7 km north to Obernai and 25 km west to Strasbourg.

The site was already inhabited in the Neolithic but the city was first mentionned in 778 under the name of Rodashaim. In 1262, it was granted the statute of city and hence the right to build a city wall. Rosheim became an imperial city in 1303. In 1554, Rosheim built with nine other cities of Alsace, the « Décapole » which was an Alliance between these cities. Rosheim then expanded itself and built a second city wall.

Rosheim is considered to have one of the largest set of 12th and 13th buildings in Alsace.

Last visit to Rosheim: Feb 2008
Intro Written Mar 25, 2008
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Reviews (16)

Porte Basse Things to Do (16)

The porte Basse (lower gate) is also named Porte de la Vierge (Virgin entrance) and opens in the outer city wall and was... more travel advice

Porte de l’école Things to Do (16)

When going out of Église Saint Pierre et Paul, the inner city wall stands on the left. The east gate is named Porte de... more travel advice

400 years old bread? Things to Do (16)

In front of Église Saint Pierre et Paul, Witz-Rohmer bakery prides itself to be the oldest bakery in France, with 400... more travel advice

Église Saint Pierre et Paul, the nave - Rosheim

Église Saint Pierre et Paul, the nave Things to Do (16)

The inside of Église Saint Pierre et Paul is severe, and has few carvings. The powerful columns toped with Romanesque... more travel advice

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volopolo Jan 23, 2009 at 2:44 AM

Very nice picture: Église Saint Pierre et Paul
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evaanna Jan 9, 2009 at 1:02 AM

What a fascinating town with all its ancient architecture! Loved La Maison Romane, the church with its numerous statues, the well and the city gates. Thanks for pointing out the details to us. I wonder how you add those arrows to your photos.
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deecat Nov 28, 2008 at 4:52 AM

What marvelous architecture! Fascinating to see up close the features of the buildings. Thanks for defining "acroteres". I love learning. Smiling about the 400-year-old bakery!
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LoriPori Aug 25, 2008 at 5:45 AM

I would like this town to visit. Love walled towns. The Old Bakery and the Eglise St. Pierre & Paul look wonderful.
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scottishvisitor Aug 5, 2008 at 1:49 PM

Nice history of this scenic area :) I do hope the baker didn't keep a sample of the 400 year bread = it would be a tad stale!!
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Yaqui Jul 2, 2008 at 2:09 PM

The Église Saint Pierre et Paul is absolutely beautiful. You noticed many things when it comes to architectural detail. Thanks for educating us. The smallest detail gives a structure its character and charm. Nice page!
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Bwana_Brown Apr 9, 2008 at 7:33 PM

It is always very interesting to come across small places like Rosheim, especially when they have unbelievable buildings like Maison Païenne! The 'acroteres' of Église Saint Pierre et Paul are also very unusual, and greatly documented here!!
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Trekki Mar 29, 2008 at 11:48 PM

Beautiful little village! With all the entrance gates and these ornaments at the church - never heard of the term acroterian before, but VT is life long learning :-)) Oh an bread again, haha, how would the first bread taste?