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Sélestat and the surrounding area

On the Alsace plain, the humanist town of Sélestat offers a wide range of activities, combining nature and culture.

Your stay in Sélestat

    Let Sélestat surprise you!

    Not far from Colmar, in the heart ofAlsace, Sélestat is a choice stopover for epicureans and the curious: there's something for everyone in Sélestat!

    A trip to Sélestat means stepping back in time, between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It's also a great way to share nature-based activities with the whole family, from surprising animal encounters to delicious wine discoveries!

    Balade à Sélestat

    From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

    Sélestat has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire (Town of Art and History) label and boasts an exceptional built heritage. All you have to do to appreciate this is stroll along its lively streets, from the Quai des Tanneurs with its timber-framed houses, to the Tour Neuve and its many Renaissance-style churches and town houses.

    To discover history in a different way, push open the doors of the Humanist Library, which boasts a rich collection of medieval and Renaissance books and manuscripts. Unique in France, this remarkable collection has been classified by UNESCO. It is a precious testimony to humanist teaching in the 15th and 16th centuries, and a reminder of the role played by the Latin school in Sélestat at that time.

    Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

    Step back in time at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

    Take the whole family to explore this pink sandstone fortress perched at an altitude of over 750 metres! Visible from Sélestat, the imposing silhouette of Haut-Koenigsbourg castle dominates the Alsace plain. Cross the drawbridge and step back in time: you're plunged right into the Middle Ages! From armoury to dungeons, let the 900 years of history of this castle be told to you. Children (and adults!) will have no trouble imagining themselves in the shoes of a knight!

    And as a bonus, you'll have an exceptional panoramic view of the Alsace plain, the Vosges mountains, the Black Forest... and even the Alps!

    La montagne des singes
    La Volerie des Aigles

    Leisure activities for all the family!

    Fill up on outdoor activities when you're in Sélestat!

    If you're a nature lover, come and discover the Ill Wald, the nature reserve in the Ried de Sélestat. A veritable green lung for the nearby town, this corner of nature boasts remarkable flora and fauna.

    Just a few kilometres from Sélestat, a number of animal parks offer you the chance to make some surprising encounters. Watch the barbary macaques at the Montagne des Singes or the majestic flight of vultures and other birds of prey at the Volerie des Aigles. A little further on, the white stork takes pride of place in an amusement park that's both fun and educational! Children will love it!

    Jus de pomme chaud au marché de noël
    Noël à Sélestat

    The tradition of the Christmas tree in Sélestat

    Did you know? Sélestat has the oldest known written reference to the Christmas tree! The town perpetuates the tradition of the Christmas tree during the festive season. Come and discover this history and admire the shimmering decorations that adorn the trees.

    And of course, don't miss the magical atmosphere of the Christmas market from the end of November: sample the local specialities, warm up with a delicious mulled wine and fill your sack with presents!

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