Dimanche de Caractère® in Bouxwiller

Immerse yourself in the history of Bouxwiller and meet its local nobility on July 26, 2026. In the heart of the Pays de Hanau, this Petite Cité de Caractère® opens the doors to a discreet but fascinating heritage. Between half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and Alsatian traditions, Bouxwiller reveals a history intimately linked to the great seigneurial families.

Accompanied by Robert Bittendiebel, you’ll start your visit at the Musée du Pays de Hanau, a veritable gateway to understanding local history. Here, you’ll discover items relating to the lives of the Lords of Lichtenberg and the families of knights who were loyal to them. The tour then continues through the town in search of the traces left by the knights of the Lords of Lichtenberg. In the Middle Ages, these families, bound by oaths of loyalty, received land, urban manors and permission to build fortified houses. As you stroll along the streets, you’ll spot these ancient residences and understand their role in the city’s organization. The guide’s precise, accessible explanations highlight the links between power, housing and urban development.

This walk, accessible to all, unfolds over several kilometers at a leisurely pace, with regular pauses to observe architectural details and exchange ideas. In keeping with the spirit of Dimanches de Caractère®, the tour takes an intimate approach, a far cry from conventional tours. It concludes with a tasting of local flavors, prolonging the experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Let yourself be surprised by this immersion in Alsatian nobility and reserve your place to discover Bouxwiller in a different way.