Châtenois

Châtenois

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownChâtenois
Insee code67073
Postcode67730
Latitude48.2725180
Longitude7.3994940
AltitudeFrom 179 to 525 meters
Surface14.57 km²
Population3900 inhabitants
Density267 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsKintzheim at 1.8 km (3 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 55 km, 36 min)Scherwiller at 3.4 km (5 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinOrschwiller at 3.6 km (5 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
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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
  • Fête des Remparts (big medieval festival): the second Sunday in June.
  • Folk festival: the third Saturday in July.
  • Presentation of wine and tourist reception: the first Tuesday in August.
  • Guided trail bee / wine: Wednesdays in July-August at 17:30 (except holidays).
  • Celebrations of St Nicolas: the first Sunday in December from 14h, 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.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Cellar tour and wine tastingLocal flavoursFreeRodern (6.3 km)
Tour and tasting at the Bott Frères cellars Local flavoursFreeRibeauvillé (10.8 km)
Hike without luggage from hotel to hotelNature and the outdoors562 €Lapoutroie (22 km)
Funny-World amusement parkEntertainmentFrom 9.50 € to 35.50 €Rhinau (23 km)
Bicycle ride or walk in AlsaceNature and the outdoors40 €Voegtlinshoffen (26 km)

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PHOTOS
Tour Witches
 
Saint George and the fortified walls of the cemetery
Folk Festival
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. -1°C - Max. 11°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. -3°C - Max. 11°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Vignette  
8.7
  SPECIAL OFFER
Châtenois
In the village of Châtenois on the Alsace wine route and a few kilometers from Sélestat La Vignette restaurant welcomes you in a cozy decorated with modern touches. Warm colors, comfortable...
Located in Châtenois35 € per person 
A la Couronne  
8.2
Scherwiller
In Scherwiller in the heart of Alsace, a wonderful period house offers a bright and warm. Pushing the doors of the restaurant A la Couronne immerses you in one of these traditional...
Located 2.1 km from Châtenois34 € per person 
Abbaye de la Pommeraie : Le Prieuré  
8.7
Sélestat
Located in Colmar, in the midst of medieval castles, the Abbaye de la Pommeraie opens its doors. You will be charmed by the tranquility and charm of old stones and impeccable hospitality...
Located 4.1 km from Châtenois55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Alsace, chambre, b&b, pension route du vi    
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 Châtenois50 € the double room 
House with 3 bedrooms    
9.8
Neubois
House located in the heart of a village in the valley town at the foot of Castle Frankenbourg. Only 15 min and 30 min of Sélestat Colmar. Less than 30 min, are the Haut Koenigsbourg...
Located 5.6 km from Châtenois40 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte côté vignoble  
9.5
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 
La maison des Epices  
8.6
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 
Gîte de Nicole et Fernand
Kintzheim
At the heart of the tourist village at the crossroads of Kintzheim the Wine Route and the road to the Haut-Koenigsbourg, shelter and Nicole Fernand Jenny offers the warmth of its welcome....
Located 2 km from ChâtenoisFrom 350 € to 400 € 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 Châtenois11.50 € per day 
Camping lefébure orbey    
9.2
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    
8.3
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     
8.3
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 53 €
Hotel Beysang    
8.5
Châtenois
This hotel is set in a typical Alsatian building in Châtenois on the Alsace Wine Route, just 4.5 km from Sélestat. Guests have free Wi-Fi internet access and are invited to relax on...
Located in ChâtenoisRoom from 44 €
Hotel Herrbach    
8.7
Châtenois
Located on the Alsace Wine Route, Hotel Herrbach is decorated with antique furniture, chandeliers and exposed beams. It features a garden and a continental breakfast is served every...
Located in ChâtenoisRoom from 45 €

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Best Western Monopole Métropole
Best Western Monopole Métropole is located just 250 metres from Strasbourg Train Station, next to La Petite France district....
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