Molsheim, near Strasbourg, is the birthplace of the Bugatti car brand and is a must-visit due to its rich heritage. On the edge of the old town, the beautiful Jesuit Park lies next to Marshal Kellermann's residence, built in the 17th century, and the Jesuit Church, dating from the same period. This is one of Alsace's biggest churches, after Strasbourg Cathedral, and is a reminder of the town's important religious past.
Surrounded by lovely half-timbered houses, Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville is dominated by the Metzig, a magnificent 16th-century Renaissance building that was once a butcher's shop and is now a listed historic monument. In the middle of the square stands the elegant Lions Fountain made of Vosges sandstone and dating from 1609.
Molsheim Charterhouse, the former monastery of the Carthusian Order built in 1700 and listed since 1998, is now home to the Museum of Archaeology, Art and History, which tells the story of the town and the Bruche Valley, as well as the Bugatti Foundation, which has an exhibition of cars and unusual objects. Among the many architectural gems, you can also admire the Blacksmiths' Gate (Porte des Forgerons), adorned with a clock and a Madonna and Child, through which you access the historic town centre.
Molsheim is also a winemaking town, famous for its Bruderthal grand cru, and a starting point for exploring the region, especially the nearby Bruche Valley.