Combine the quality of its architecture with the quality of its world-famous wines and you will understand the nickname ‘The Gem of the Alsace Vineyards.’
Riquewihr, France Wine Tasting
Tag: France
Streets of Riquewihr, France
Storks build their nests on chimneys and roofs throughout the town.
Riquewihr, France…continued
Riquewihr’s half-timbered houses date back to the 15th through the 18th centuries. Notice how close together they sit. With their sculpted half-timbering, oriel windows, and inner courtyards embellished by old wells and fountains, these are distinctive to Riquewhir.
Riquewihr, France
Situated between the peaks of the Vosges mountains and the Plain of Alsace, Riquewihr is a medieval town in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards. It is also classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
Soultz, France
Monument in Soultz, France
Fresco in Eglise Saint Maurice Soultz Alsace
Soultz-Haut-Rhin, France
More images from the commune of Soultz
Market day in Soultz
Soultz-Haut-Rhin
Soultz-Haut-Rhin
This commune in northeast France was a delightful stop as we toured the countryside around Colmar.
The Eglise Saint Maurice Soultz Alsace is a church built in the 13th Century. Look up to see the impressive pipe organ added in the 18th Century.
Check out the interior, still amazing after all these years.
Dessert in Ay, France
All I can say is…YUM
Ay, France continued
Ay, France is a wonderful small town we will visit again.
Ay, France
Another street image from Ay, France.
