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.’
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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.