Vieille ville d'Eguisheim

Welcome to Eguisheim, a village that architectural historians often describe as one of the most ingenious urban layouts in medieval Europe. As you arrive, you might notice that this is not a town of straight lines or a simple…

We begin our walking tour on the Rue du Rempart, perhaps the most iconic street in all of Alsace. This narrow, curving lane follows the line of the ancient medieval ramparts that once protected the village. …

As we continue along the Rue du Rempart, we arrive at the most photographed spot in Eguisheim: Le Pigeonnier. This slender, narrow house sits at the junction where the street splits, its unique triangular footprint and soaring…

We have now reached the center of the concentric circles: Place Saint-Léon. This square is dominated by the Saint-Léon Fountain, one of the largest and most ornate in Alsace. …

Directly adjacent to the castle is the Chapelle Saint-Léon, a beautiful nineteenth-century chapel dedicated to the memory of Pope Leo IX. Although the chapel is a relatively recent addition to the medieval landscape, it was built…

A short walk from the square brings us to the main parish church, the Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul. While the current building mostly dates from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, it stands on foundations that reach back…

As we move toward the edge of the old town, we encounter the true lifeblood of Eguisheim: its wine estates. The village is surrounded by two of the most prestigious 'Grands Crus' in Alsace—Eichberg and Pfersigberg. …

Our journey through the circular streets of Eguisheim concludes with a look toward the horizon. High on the hill overlooking the village, you can see the silhouettes of 'Les Trois Châteaux'—the three castles of Weckmund,…