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Molsheim

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Molsheim - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bas-Rhin
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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.

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Molsheim

Ancient city, ancient cathedral city and university, home of the Bugatti, located near the Vosges, on the Wine Route, Molsheim is both a historic, tourist and wine, very well served by public transport routes benefiting all social infrastructure, cultural, sporting and hospitality.

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Tower of Blacksmiths view of an alley (© Jean Espirat)
Tower of Blacksmiths view of an alley (© Jean Espirat)
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Blacksmiths Gate (© Jean Espirat)
Blacksmiths Gate (© Jean Espirat)
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Chartreuse, overlooking the medicinal garden
Chartreuse, overlooking the medicinal garden
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Jesuit Church
Jesuit Church
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Cloister of the Chartreuse
Cloister of the Chartreuse
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Chartreuse
Chartreuse
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Park storks
Park storks
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Church Jesuit, interior view
Church Jesuit, interior view
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Notre Dame, exterior view
Notre Dame, exterior view
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Tribunal (© Jean Espirat)
Tribunal (© Jean Espirat)
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Porch of the canonical house (© Jean Espirat)
Porch of the canonical house (© Jean Espirat)
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Tours of the canonical house (© Jean Espirat)
Tours of the canonical house (© Jean Espirat)
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Alley lined with pretty houses (© Jean Espirat)
Alley lined with pretty houses (© Jean Espirat)
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traditional Houses (© Jean Espirat)
traditional Houses (© Jean Espirat)
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Other house typically regional (© Jean Espirat)
Other house typically regional (© Jean Espirat)
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Fontaine lion in the square of the town hall (© JE)
Fontaine lion in the square of the town hall (© JE)
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Mint (© Jean Espirat)
Mint (© Jean Espirat)
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Belfry temple (© Jean Espirat)
Belfry temple (© Jean Espirat)
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patch harvester on a lintel (© Jean Espirat)
patch harvester on a lintel (© Jean Espirat)
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a curious patch (© Jean Espirat)
a curious patch (© Jean Espirat)
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patches in relief (© Jean Espirat)
patches in relief (© Jean Espirat)
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the Metzig - Former butcher (© Jean Espirat)
the Metzig - Former butcher (© Jean Espirat)
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the Metzig (© Jean Espirat)
the Metzig (© Jean Espirat)
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Clock-jacquemart of Metzig (© Jean Espirat)
Clock-jacquemart of Metzig (© Jean Espirat)
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a gargoyle of Metzig (© Jean Espirat)
a gargoyle of Metzig (© Jean Espirat)
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chapel Facade of Notre Dame (© Jean Espirat)
chapel Facade of Notre Dame (© Jean Espirat)
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Nave of the chapel Notre Dame (© Jean Espirat)
Nave of the chapel Notre Dame (© Jean Espirat)
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Chapelle Notre-Dame (© Jean Espirat)
Chapelle Notre-Dame (© Jean Espirat)
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Sundial against a wall (© Jean Espirat)
Sundial against a wall (© Jean Espirat)
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Rosette of the facade of the Notre-Dame chapel (© Jean Espirat)
Rosette of the facade of the Notre-Dame chapel (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church - South facade -Is (© Jean Espirat)
Jesuit Church - South facade -Is (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church - East View (© Jean Espirat)
Jesuit Church - East View (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church - Tour Saint Michel, 45 meters (© JE)
Jesuit Church - Tour Saint Michel, 45 meters (© JE)
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Large stone cross carved in 1480 (© Jean Espirat)
Large stone cross carved in 1480 (© Jean Espirat)
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nave of the Church of the Jesuits (© Jean Espirat)
nave of the Church of the Jesuits (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church - the golden Lady (© Jean Espirat)
Jesuit Church - the golden Lady (© Jean Espirat)
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High altar of the Jesuit Church (© Jean Espirat)
High altar of the Jesuit Church (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church - altar of the collateral nave South (© JE)
Jesuit Church - altar of the collateral nave South (© JE)
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Jesuit Church - Chapel of the Virgin (© Jean Espirat)
Jesuit Church - Chapel of the Virgin (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church (© Jean Espirat)
Jesuit Church (© Jean Espirat)
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Jesuit Church - the pulpit (© Jean Espirat)
Jesuit Church - the pulpit (© Jean Espirat)
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Lying Jean de Dürbheim (© Jean Espirat)
Lying Jean de Dürbheim (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained Glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained Glass (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained Glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained Glass (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained Glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained Glass (© Jean Espirat)
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