Colroy-la-Roche

Colroy-la-Roche

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TownColroy-la-RocheRanrupt at 2.2 km (2 min)
Insee code67076Saint-Blaise-la-Roche at 2.3 km (2 min)
Postcode67420Plaine at 4.1 km (5 min)
Latitude48.3896870Fouday at 5.1 km (5 min)
Longitude7.1824060Saulxures at 6.1 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 422 to 730 metersWaldersbach at 7.4 km (8 min)
Surface8.18 km²Blancherupt at 7.7 km (8 min)
Population477 inhabitantsBourg-Bruche at 8.5 km (8 min)
Density58 inhabitants/km²Bellefosse at 9.1 km (9 min)
National labelSteige at 9.3 km (10 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 61 km, 53 min)Rothau at 9.8 km (10 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinSaales at 11.5 km (11 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The village is mentioned for the first time in 607-608 as the Collerinse. In 1360, the village is named for the first time in the 17th century and Colroy, Koenigsberg means "king of the hill." After being decimated and destroyed during the Thirty Years War, the village was repopulated by people from Switzerland and Montbéliard in 1660. In 1790, the town is linked to the Township of Saales. Colroy-la-Roche became German in 1871. The village becomes German during the Second World War.

Colroy-la-Roche is located on the border of Alsace and the Vosges, a region that has retained its former glory, at the foot of "Field of Fire", which rises to an altitude of 1100 m.

This friendly town has a timeless tranquility, in a green region remained intact. It's fun to stroll around the square and park in the village rewarded for its flowers (2 flowers in the competition of cities and villages in bloom). Discover the magnificent marked hiking trails that are suitable for both leisure for pleasant hiking and sports enthusiasts made.


SIGHTSEEING

At a place called the tanks, located 1.5 km from the village, the trail of the forest of Upper Bruche, thematic route 1800 meters, invites you to discover nature by a path through the woods, marked consoles reading and teaching apparatus and games that will arouse the interest of small and larger strollers. It passes through varied ambiances purely forest (coniferous forest, beech-fir) or open (prairie game, pond, pasture).

Nearby, the beehive-school Colroy-la-Roche an opportunity to discover the "nature lovers" beekeepers are Colroy visitors share their enthusiasm for the world of bees during a visit that led to the heart of the hive. A permanent exhibition of old tools of beekeepers, cleverly staged a useful complement to this discovery.

Habitat typical house type Upper Bruche Valley, old farm-type piece.

Church of St. Nicolas: Baroque altars come from the Mont Sainte-Odile.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The castle of Roche Bellefosse.

The sawmill "High Iron" Ranrupt.

The archaeological site and the path of the Donon.

The Memorial of Alsace Moselle Schirmeck.

Struthof and the European Centre of Deported Resistance.

The Museum at Oberlin Waldersbach.

Museum of Traditions in Neuville-la-Roche.

The paths of poetry and in The Mennonite Heritage Broque.

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RESTAURANTS 
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 in Colroy-la-RocheFrom 50 € to 100 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres et tables d'hôtes de Salm  
La Broque
The Principality of Salm, located 640 m above sea level, between forests and rivers cascading, Françoise and Alain welcome you in the middle of nature. Discover the old school of Salm...
Located 7.9 km from Colroy-la-Roche48 € the double room 
Aux plaisirs simples    
9.8
Moussey
In a quiet village, on the ground floor of the house owners, a family room (1 bed for 2 people and 2 beds 1 person) with adjoining lounge and a bedroom upstairs with lounge, await....
Located 12.7 km from Colroy-la-Roche48 € the double room 
House with 3 bedrooms  
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 15.1 km from Colroy-la-Roche40 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte Le Sauvageon
Plaine
Located within a pleasant landscape, offering a lovely view on the mountains and forest. The lodging can accomodate until 6 peoples. Arranged on the 2nd floor of the house of the owner,...
Located 3.7 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 245 € to 371 € per week 
Résidence La Rubanerie
La Broque
Need to get fresh ideas, envies to be cherished, come to discover what the hosts of La Rubanerie, in La Claquette in the High Valley of Bruche propose to you. Situated in a park of...
Located 8.1 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 300 € to 320 € per week 
Le Cottage Verdoyant
Lalaye
Detached cottage in a private and fenced in a green and quiet, including: 1 bedroom with double bed (2.20 m wide), 2 bedside tables, a spacious wardrobe, a dresser and a crib. A comfortable...
Located 8.6 km from Colroy-la-Roche340 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Haut-koenigsbourg    
9
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 15.3 km from Colroy-la-Roche9.50 € 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 29 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 8.60 € to 9.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hostellerie La Cheneaudière     
9.2
Colroy-la-Roche
This hotel is set in the Bruche Valley, offering refined and modern rooms overlooking the forests or the mountains. The Hostellerie La Cheneaudière features a spa and 2 gourmet restaurants....
Located in Colroy-la-RocheRoom from 125 €
La Belle Vue     
8.3
Saulxures
Located in the heart of Alsace, Hotel La Belle Vue offers a warm and friendly welcome in a modern house boasting a stunning architecture, at the edge of a forest. This cosy and contemporary...
Located 3.9 km from Colroy-la-RocheRoom from 96 €
La Charbonnière 
Bellefosse
Set amongst a forest, 1 km from Le Champ du Feu ski resort, is this self-catering apartment with mountain views. Cable TV is provided in the apartment and free parking is possible on...
Located 5.6 km from Colroy-la-RocheRoom from 70 €

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