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| Rouffach | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Area | 40,05 km² |
| Population | 4 417 hab. () |
| Density | 110,29 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 68250 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 47 ° 57 ′ 28 ″ N 7 ° 17 ′ 52 ″ E | |
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Rouffach, located halfway between Colmar and Mulhouse, enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the Alsatian vineyard on the renowned Alsace Wine Route.
Understand
In Rouffach, the former capital of Haut Mundat, we enter straight into the rich and special history of Alsace. Where the Rhine plain grazes the slopes of one of the oldest and most famous vineyards, life has always been good since the earliest times. Thus, the Romans, the Merovingians, the knights of the Teutonic order, the prince-bishops of Strasbourg, the various religious communities, and the actors of the Renaissance period have, over time, shaped and marked the evolution of Rouffach, whose charms are preserved today by a particularly dynamic heritage development policy.
Rouffach's economic health is not to be outdone, since the City has a business area that has experienced particularly significant growth in recent years, with some eleven growing companies today. Faced with this success, a new intercommunal extension was set up close to the S.N.C.F. and the highway A35. This new area is home to high-tech companies and makes the Rouffach sector one of the pilot centers for digital development in Alsace. At the same time, we can also mention the presence of the German company Behr, specializing in air conditioning systems for cars. , and which is one of the most important companies in Alsace.
Finally, Forenap, a center of excellence and research on the brain, recognized by the WHO, and whose influence today worldwide, makes Rouffach known well beyond our borders.
In the end, with its microclimate, its exceptional historical and environmental richness, its economic dynamism, its gourmet restaurants, its renowned grands crus and the major events that are "the Passion of a terroir", the Musicalta festival, the witch's party , and Rouffach in celebration, this city is a destination of choice for the visitor in search of quality of life and splendor preserved in an Alsace at the same time dynamic and authentic.
To go
Rouffach is located halfway between Colmar and Mulhouse, on the Alsace wine route.
By car
RD 83, exit Rouffach or A 35 exit n ° 28 Guebwiller.
By train
Strasbourg-Basel line, Rouffach station.
By plane
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to 57 km.
Circulate
See
The ramparts circuit you will discover the historic center of the city, from the old ramparts to the Renaissance square. Admire Rouffach the Medieval and Rouffach, jewel of the Renaissance during a walk through the charming streets of the city.
- Old Town Hall – right wing of XVe century altered in 1721, left wing from 1581. On the first floor, beautiful columns supporting the window arches.
- Witches Tower – the last tower still erected from the city's fortifications, it served as a prison, in particular its first floor where the so-called witches were locked up.
- Wheat hall – building of XVIe century with stepped gable.
- Bailliage Museum – On the first floor of the Halle aux blés: museum on the history and development of the city, as well as on the life of Marshal Lefebvre, a native of Rouffach.
- House of the "Three Ladies" – dating from XVIe century, it is so named because of the oak pillars that support the overhang.
- Church of Our Lady of the Assumption – Roman-ogival style church, it shows the evolution of religious architecture from the 11th to the XIXe century. Worthy daughter of Strasbourg Cathedral remains one of the jewels of Romanesque-ogival art and dominates an immense square with unique charm in Alsace. The conventual church of the Récollets, was in the time of Humanism, a renowned school, a spiritual springboard for various learned theologians and scholars.
- Isenbourg Castle – The castle of Isenbourg built by the Merovingians was one of the residences of Dagobert II. Now transformed into a 4 * Hotel-Restaurant, it overlooks the city on the hillsides, giving Rouffach a key element of its heritage identity. The many monuments and Renaissance-style houses whose typicity derives from their famous stepped gables, and the famous witches' tower, make Rouffach a city of incomparable romantic character.
Make
Rouffach is punctuated by many events for young and old. Several highlights particularly enliven its streets [1]:
- Passion for a terroir (Ascension weekend), festival on crafts and gastronomy that highlights local know-how.
- The Witch party (Saturday after July 14), medieval festival with procession, show and entertainment.
- The Tourism night (end of July), traditional festival with dances, music and Alsatian gastronomy.
- The Musicalta Festival (mid-July to mid-August), international classical music festival.
- Rouffach in celebration (early August), big village festival.
- The Christmas market traditional and artisanal (2nd weekend of December).
Leisure and relaxation
Rouffach offers you the possibility of practicing many sports and relaxation activities: tennis, golf, swimming, hiking, walks in the vineyard, cycle tourism, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, pétanque, fitness trail, media library, as well as climbing and motorsports within a radius of 10 km.
Eat
Several restaurants can be found in Rouffach: from refined to gourmet with a Michelin guide macaroon, from the traditional winstub to the Alsatian cellar.
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Rouffach has two 2-star hotels and a 4-star castle hotel which also offers relaxation and well-being packages, as well as tourist accommodation and guest rooms of all categories. [2]
Around
 Alsace wine route |
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