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The Bas-Rhin (67)

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The art of living in Alsace.

Discover the Bas-Rhin, between vineyards and exceptional châteaux

Your tour of the Bas-Rhin region will take you to the heart of authentic Alsace, between flower-filled villages, wine-growing hillsides and Vosges forests. You’ll visit a region with a rich history, as evidenced by its medieval castles and half-timbered houses. When you stay at a Bas-Rhin campsite belonging to the Fédération régionale de l’hôtellerie de plein air du Grand-Est, you’ll also enjoy unspoilt natural surroundings and a friendly welcome, ideal for exploring the region at your own pace.

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Obernai

The most beautiful villages of character to visit in Bas-Rhin

Discover some of Alsace’s most beautiful villages in the Bas-Rhin! Obernai, with its ramparts and cobbled streets, Mittelbergheim, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, as well as Andlau, Dambach-la-Ville and Boersch, where every half-timbered house reflects Alsatian traditions. Top destinations for local culinary specialities! To extend your stay in Alsace, stop off in Barr to visit the Musée du Vignoble, then in Wangenbourg to explore its medieval castle.

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Discover the Bas-Rhin and its cultural, architectural and historical heritage

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Open-air culture.

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Tourism in Bas-Rhin stretches from the Rhine to the Vosges foothills, with historic towns, abbeys, museums and castles telling the story of Alsace in all its diversity. In Strasbourg, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Petite France district bear witness to the refinement of Gothic and Renaissance styles. In Saverne and Wissembourg, the colorful facades recall the history of these ancient trading towns. You can also visit Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle, the Monkey Mountain Park and the Alsatian Museum in Haguenau.

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The best things to do during your stay in Bas-Rhin

Tourism activities in the Bas-Rhin region are varied, with a focus on the great outdoors. Hike the trails of the Vosges du Nord regional nature park, cycle the Route des Vins and even go sailing on the Pierre-Percée lakes. With the whole family, enjoy the Alsace Aventure park in Breitenbach or the lakes in the Vosges Piedmont. Climb the Nideck rocks to admire the castle ruins and nearby waterfall, or explore the marked trails in the Petite-Pierre forest.

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Bas-Rhin gastronomy and crafts to discover

The gastronomy of the Bas-Rhin illustrates the Alsatian art of living. Sauerkraut, baeckeoffe, flammekueche and pretzels are accompanied by wines from the hillsides of the Vosges foothills. You can also sample kouglof, gingerbread and local craft beers. The crafts of the Lower Rhine region are expressed in the pottery of Soufflenheim, the glass of Meisenthal and the finesse of the crystal works. All of which can be found at the end of the year on the stalls of the famous Christmas markets!

Unmissable campsites in the Bas-Rhin

Discover the other departments of the Grand-Est region

Your stay in Bas-Rhin will undoubtedly inspire you to discover the other départements of the Grand-Est region. Head to Moselle, where you can follow in the footsteps of an industrial and memorial heritage, to Meuse for the sites of Verdun, or to Marne for the vineyards of Champagne. Or explore the Vosges, Aube, Haute-Marne, Ardennes and neighboring Haut-Rhin!