Allenwiller

Allenwiller

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAllenwillerSalenthal at 1.6 km (2 min)
Insee code67004Birkenwald at 2.8 km (4 min)
Postcode67310Romanswiller at 3 km (3 min)
Latitude48.6534380Singrist at 3.2 km (3 min)
Longitude7.3645010Dimbsthal at 3.6 km (4 min)
AltitudeFrom 225 to 400 metersCosswiller at 4.1 km (4 min)
Surface5.96 km²Hengwiller at 5.4 km (6 min)
Population515 inhabitantsJetterswiller at 5.6 km (7 min)
Density86 inhabitants/km²Marmoutier at 6.1 km (7 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 35 km, 35 min)Wasselonne at 6.3 km (8 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinCrastatt at 7.1 km (7 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Allenwiller is a small village of about 515 inhabitants, situated on the edge of the Vosges forest, 25 km west of Strasbourg. Its area is 578 ha including 285 ha of forest.
  • The village extends in length while deep in a valley carved by the Sommerau, 240 m altitude.
  • History:
  • The names of successive Allenwiller are Alenevilla (the 10th century); Alhinwilre (the 13th century); Alhenwilre (the 14th century); Alenwilre (15th century); Alenweiler; Allenwiller.
  • The first written record of the existence of Allenwiller back to the 10th century. In 828, the village had belonged to the convent of Marmoutier. From that date, the village passes in turn to the Bishop of Metz, in 1187 the Lords of Ochsenstein, in 1485 the Lords of Zweibrücken - Bitsch, in 1570 the lords of Hanau - Lichtenberg introducing reform and 1736 Lords of the Hessen - Darmstadt.
  • The village served often pledged in cons-portion of a loan or debt.
  • In 1641, there is a soul to Allenwiller: the Thirty Years' War, poverty, famine and pestilence had destroyed the village. The repopulation was effected by the village families from Switzerland, Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Normandy.

SIGHTSEEING

Heritage:

  • The bench altar:
  • This bench is located halfway between Allenwiller Romanswiller and bears the date 1855. It is a bench Eugenie (Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III).
  • At the time, served bench altar, as its name implies, to facilitate walking. Housewives heavily loaded, returning from market, it could catch their breath.
  • The Catholic Church:
  • Construction of the Catholic Church Gothic Revival began September 29, 1905. The Vosges sandstone used from a local quarry. The inauguration of the church took place September 29, 1906.
  • Before that, Catholics and Protestants used the same church (the present Protestant church) and this for 219 years. The decree abolishing the Simultaneum was signed December 29, 1906.
  • The current rooster surmounting the steeple in 1913. It replaces the original one which was too heavy and refused to turn!
  • The organ is new: it dates from 2001. Totally rebuilt by Gaston Kern HATTMATT, this organ replaces M. and J. Rinckenbach 1906 who had suffered from water infiltration.
  • The Protestant Church:
  • According to a study by the pastor and historian E. Herr, the Romanesque tower with its three floors has been built in several stages. The foundations and the base date from the 10th and 11th century.
  • The tower itself dates back to early 12th century. Ravens (protruding rocks) 3rd floor once supported a wooden gallery of 1.50m wide which was the bell tower outside. This tower was therefore, at the time, an ideal observatory and was certainly part of a broader defensive.
  • The current ship date of 1739. Traces show the existence of older ships.
  • In the chorus, whose roof is original, is a Eucharistic wall cupboard dated 1473. In the nave at the restoration in 1908, icons were painted on the ceiling and wall friezes. The organ is Theodore Stiehr and date from 1876.
  • Fountains:
  • Since the early 20th century, 10 springs located in the village run day and night.
  • The water from these fountains is from an independent source of drinking water system. It is not analyzed and thus it is given as not drinking.
  • The laundry:
  • Located at Rue de la Bergerie, the brook "The Sommerau" This covered wash is powered by the overflowing waters of the old pumping station Allenwiller.
  • It has 10 car washes.
  • Restored in May 2002, the wash has since 2003 a night illumination.

Sport: At the edge of the forest, street Birkenwald, it is possible to perform various activities including football, handball, basketball, tennis, fitness trail.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Festivities: The first Sunday of October.

PHOTOS
The laundry
 
The bench altar
Catholic Church
 
Protestant Church
The Fountain
 
The Arms of Allenwiller
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -4°C - Max. 1°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -6°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Parc hotel
Wangenbourg
Appreciate our cuisine where creativity meets tradition in a warm and family athmosphere. Our chef loves nothing more than to prepare a meal for that brings out all the flavour of the...
Located 5.3 km from AllenwillerFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 
Parc hotel
Wangenbourg-Engenthal
Family restaurant located in the heart of the largest forest in Alsace, where the cuisine is a blend of tradition and modernity.
Located 5.4 km from AllenwillerFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 
Au Cheval Blanc  
9
Graufthal
Situated opposite the Houses Troglodydiques. The Restaurant at the submitted a Cheval Blanc Regional cooking well magazine! Regional Cuisine, Specialties a la carte.
Located 19.4 km from AllenwillerFrom 25 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au figuier de lyse laure    
8.4
Marlenheim
Trhee rooms in the home with gardens.
Located 10.3 km from Allenwiller56 € the double room 
Maisons d'hôtes la vallée    
10
Kuttolsheim
In a charming and authentic Alsatian village, beginning of the wine road, 2 houses cottages, independent edge of the forest, quiet and bucolic. The 1st house is a suite for 4 people...
Located 11.4 km from AllenwillerFrom 75 € to 85 € the double room 
Chateau d'Osthoffen Alsace    
8
Osthoffen
7 guest rooms in the castle. A unique experience: marriage of history and modern. An old castle keeps you and protect you.
Located 15.8 km from AllenwillerFrom 140 € to 180 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de la petite Suisse d'Alsace***
Birkenwald
*** Cottage on one level 45 m to the forest in a pretty little village of 280 inhabitants with its castle of the sixteenth century and the natural park of deer and deer. At 30 km and...
Located 1.3 km from AllenwillerFrom 195 € to 295 € per week 
Gite de Charme birkenwald
Birkenwald
Cottage Rental located 10 km to 35 km Saverne and Strasbourg, ideally located to enjoy nature and the surrounding forest but also to discover the attractions of the region, starting...
Located 1.7 km from AllenwillerFrom 350 € to 550 € per week 
Gîtes A l'Ancienne Tannerie
Wasselonne
Our two cottages are situated in Alsace, Wasselonne, typical small town in Alsace (Alsace Switzerland), 3 km from the northern gate of the wine route and 25 minutes from Strasbourg....
Located 6.5 km from AllenwillerFrom 360 € to 420 € per week 

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HOTELS
Logis Hotel Spa et Restaurant Au Chasseur     
8.8
Birkenwald
The Hotel Logis is located in a former hunting lodge in Birkenwald, 35km from Strasbourg. It combines en suite accommodation with spa facilities including a hammam, sauna and indoor...
Located 1.6 km from AllenwillerRoom from 70 €
Chambres d'hôtes Bieberschwanz 
Hengwiller
Located at the edge of the forest, this B&B is a 15-minute drive from Saverne TGV Train Station. It is set in a garden and offers rooms for up to 6 people with breakfast including homemade...
Located 2.8 km from AllenwillerRoom from 45 €
La Tirelire    
7.7
Cosswiller
Located 28 km from Strasbourg, La Tirelire is a country house surrounded by a large floral garden. It offers individually-decorated rooms with traditional furnishings and a private...
Located 3 km from AllenwillerRoom from 80 €

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