Châtenois

Châtenois

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownChâtenoisKintzheim at 1.8 km (3 min)
Insee code67073Scherwiller at 3.4 km (5 min)
Postcode67730Orschwiller at 3.6 km (5 min)
Latitude48.2725180Dieffenthal at 6.3 km (8 min)
Longitude7.3994940Neubois at 7.2 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 179 to 525 metersRodern at 7.5 km (11 min)
Surface14.57 km²Thanvillé at 7.6 km (9 min)
Population3900 inhabitantsDambach-la-Ville at 7.7 km (10 min)
Density267 inhabitants/km²Sélestat at 8.2 km (10 min)
National labelsLa Vancelle at 8.4 km (9 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 55 km, 36 min)Saint-Maurice at 8.8 km (10 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinSaint-Pierre-Bois at 9.2 km (10 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Small town of 3900 inhabitants, is situated at the foot Châtenois of Hahnenberg, at the mouth of two valleys in the Vosges, on the wine route and 3 km from Selestat. City of Celtic origin, it has preserved the remains outstanding. Carrefour important Alsace Centre, Châtenois is also the starting point for many hikes.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Witches Tower built in the 15th century.
  • Church of 1759 with a magnificent organ Silbermann from 1765, bell 12th and sixteenth.
  • Chapel of Saint Anne (1625).
  • Holy Cross Chapel (1709).
  • City Hall built in 1493.
  • Eagle Hotel built in 1501.
  • Public Fountain struck Seal (1742).
  • Old Cemetery fortified: double ramparts thirteenth and fifteenth.
  • Badbronn, ancient hot springs.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Châtenois
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Châtenois

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Festival des Remparts (big medieval festival): 2nd Sunday of June
  • Folk Festival: 3rd or 4th Saturday of July.
  • Presentation of wines and reception of tourists, the first or second Tuesday in August.
  • Guided tour of the trail Bee / wine: each Friday from July to August at 17:30 (except holidays).
  • Market Parade and St Nicolas: 1st Sunday of December of 13h to 19h, alternating with Scherwiller.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Castles of Ramstein and Ortenbourg above Scherwiller.
  • The Monkey Mountain, the Eagle Park and the Chateau Haut-Koenigsbourg above Kintzheim.
  • Sélestat: Humanist Library and House of Bread.
PHOTOS
Tour Witches
 
Saint George and the fortified walls of the cemetery
Folk Festival
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Min. -9°C - Max. 5°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge des allies
Sélestat
At the Auberge des Allies, you'll appreciate the tradition of a warm welcome, good food and nice rooms.
Located 4.4 km from ChâtenoisFrom 25 € to 30 € per person 
Auberge la meuniere
Thannenkirch
Cuisine renovated.
Located 8.5 km from ChâtenoisFrom 20 € to 40 € per person 
La Cheneaudière - Relais & Châteaux  
10
Colroy-la-Roche
Silverware, crystal, fabric, armchairs and light candlescandlelight for a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy a gourmet cuisine, cuisinefarefine, delicatefine, imaginative and generous... Our chef,...
Located 21 km from ChâtenoisFrom 50 € to 100 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Alsace, b&b, pension, week-end, chambre,    
8.1
Kintzheim
In the heart of Alsace, along the celeb wine trail (wine road), at the bottom of the haut-koenigsbourg castle, the volerie des aigle, the montagne des singes; between Strasbourg and...
Located 2.1 km from ChâtenoisFrom 49 € to 105 € the double room 
Les bougainvilliers    
9.6
Kintzheim
House located in the heart of the vineyards on the wine route between Strasbourg and Colmar, at the foot of the bed Koenigsbourg, 1 km from the Eagle Park and 4 miles from the. Monkey...
Located 2.3 km from Châtenois47 € the double room 
Le Schaentzel    
10
Rodern
It is with big pleasure that we welcome you in our house of charm situated in an exceptional frame, next to the castle of high Koenigsbourg. Our 4 beautiful rooms have each a bathroom...
Located 6.5 km from ChâtenoisFrom 68 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte côté vignoble  
9.5
  SPECIAL OFFER
Scherwiller
Rental cottage on the vineyard in Rosine and Peter, Rosina and Peter welcome you to the heart of a vineyard at 7 Old Road to châtenois Scherwiller Capital Riesling, a typical village...
Located 1.5 km from ChâtenoisFrom 300 € to 360 € per week 
Gites coccinelles et cocquelicots dino
Kintzheim
Bed luxury in a house with 2 apartments, one ground floor with disabled access' in the other room, comfortable, kintzheim in the heart of Alsace on the Wine Route, the Castle of the...
Located 1.8 km from ChâtenoisFrom 470 € to 530 € per week 
La maison des Epices  
8
Kintzheim
New gîte open on 1 May 2008, la maison des épices is a village house-timbered completely renovated. It can accommodate 4 people in great comfort. Located in Kintzheim, Central Alsace...
Located 1.9 km from ChâtenoisFrom 390 € to 590 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Haut-koenigsbourg    
9.2
Lièpvre
In the shade of various species of trees, camping in Upper koenigsbourg you to spend a stay in a large protected environment, a haven of peace and calm rewarded in 2004 with a 3rd prize...
Located 8.2 km from Châtenois9.50 € per day 
Camping lefébure orbey    
9.6
Orbey
The Lefébure camp-site is in orbey, small town of 3600 inhabitants located in the valley of Kaysersberg, just near the Vosges. Our town of medium mountains is a real paradise for the...
Located 24 km from ChâtenoisFrom 8.60 € to 9.80 € per day 
Camp Au Clair Ruisseau    
9.2
  SPECIAL OFFER
Gerstheim
Camping quiet, spacious places with electricity connection (16 A), water and evacuation. Cabins and mobile homes for rent. Families and groups welcome, Pets welcome. Modern sanitary...
Located 26 km from ChâtenoisFrom 15.10 € to 16.60 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Dontenville     
8.1
Châtenois
Hotel Dontenville is located in the heart of Chatenois, in the Alsace region. It offers free Wi-Fi access and rooms with a traditional décor and wooden beams. Each guest room at the...
Located in ChâtenoisRoom from 45 €
Hotel Majuscule     
7.8
Sélestat
The Hotel Majuscule is located in the heart of Alsace in the city of Selestat. It offers a Baroque atmosphere, a warm welcome and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are individually furnished and equipped...
Located 3.1 km from ChâtenoisRoom from 35 €
Hôtel Vaillant     
8
Sélestat
Hotel Vaillant offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. It is located in the Alsatian town Sélestat, a 5-minute walk to the train station. The restaurant...
Located 4 km from ChâtenoisRoom from 80 €

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