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Village guide · Haut-Rhin, Grand Est · 4 places to discover

Miraculously spared by the destruction of both world wars, Riquewihr has kept its colourful timber-framed houses and ramparts intact, a jewel of the Alsace wine route.

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The 4 must-see places in Riquewihr

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Rue du Général-de-Gaulle Must-see

The main street lined with the town's finest timber-framed Renaissance houses, the tourist heart of the village.

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Ramparts of Riquewihr Must-see

Nearly intact 13th-century fortifications ringing the town, with the Thieves' Tower and the Dolder.

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Dolder Tower

A 13th-century belfry marking the entrance to the old town, a former watchtower turned symbol of Riquewihr.

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Vineyard of Riquewihr

Vine-covered hillsides surrounding the village, including the Schoenenbourg grand cru, renowned for its rieslings.

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