La Petite-Pierre

La Petite-Pierre

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLa Petite-PierrePetersbach at 4.6 km (6 min)
Insee code67371Erckartswiller at 5.5 km (6 min)
Postcode67290Zittersheim at 6.4 km (8 min)
Latitude48.8575900Lohr at 7 km (9 min)
Longitude7.3202240Hinsbourg at 7.5 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 215 to 397 metersStruth at 7.5 km (9 min)
Surface19.57 km²Ottwiller at 7.8 km (9 min)
Population604 inhabitantsSparsbach at 7.9 km (9 min)
Density31 inhabitants/km²Puberg at 8 km (10 min)
National labelsWeiterswiller at 8.1 km (9 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 63 km, 50 min)Asswiller at 8.9 km (11 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinFrohmuhl at 9.3 km (12 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

You who are looking for authentic and picturesque, balance, wellbeing ... Come relax in the palm forest! In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord, the country La Petite-Pierre offers many faces. Passion for forests and rocks, eager to legends, castles and lovers of old stones, walkers, hikers, bikers, riders, you find your inspiration!


SIGHTSEEING
  • Castle from the 12th to the 17th century - the administrative headquarters of the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges North - houses the exhibition "adventure Vosges du Nord".
  • Simultaneous Church of the Assumption, built in 1417 by Count Burckhardt of Lutzelstein present in the choir of beautiful 15th century frescoes.
  • House of pagans - Renaissance, it is the only building of its kind in Alsace. Traces of ancient building in the cellar showing a Gallo-Roman.
  • Seal Museum Alsatian: In the Chapel of St. Louis, discover the history of Alsace, St. Roman Empire to modern times, through 2000 seals.
  • Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions: Located in the old store to the powder from the 16th century. Discover the history and collections of positive Christmas cake pans with Anise: the "Springerle.
  • Underground storage tanks installed since the 16th century in the old city are accessible by trails from the ramparts.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of La Petite-Pierre
Leisure centresMuseum of the Sceau Alsacien
MonumentsCastle of La Petite-Pierre
Performance hallsCultural Centre of La Petite-Pierre
Natural sitesForest of the Petite Pierre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Festival of the sandstone jazz: The Jazz Festival is a true sweep of all types of jazz, New Orleans jazz, improvised music in gypsy jazz, the cinema together and of course a little World Music. An important event for all jazz enthusiasts and nature. The weekend of August 15.
  • "Artists in the wild ': Every first Sunday of July, artists, insiders or beginners, small or large, achieve a work live on the streets of the old city.
  • Enter the magical world of Fairy Tales and Legends of Alsace and highlighted in Pictures ... 1st Sunday of Advent to 6th January: Be surprised by the illuminations and unique original La Petite Pierre: projections of stories on the facades of the Old Town and Main Street every night from 17h to 22h.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Lichtenberg: The Castle, the 13th to the 19th century, has gone from being home to a fortress, then a garrison and now a cultural and tourist.
  • Graufthal: The House of the Rocks or troglodyte: Three houses built in pink sandstone cliffs occupied since the 17th century and until 1958.
  • Struth:

Jardin paysager de Pierre Richard : Installé à l'arrière de la maison située au 36 rue Principale, ce jardin à l'anglaise présente de nombreux massifs encadrés de pierre en grès composés de plantes vivaces et de rosiers." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Garden Landscaping Stone Richard: Located at the rear of the house located at 36 Main Street, the English Garden has many framed by massive sandstone rock composed of perennials and roses.

Synagogue : Elle fut construite dans la première moitié du 18ème siècle et restaurée en 2002." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Synagogue: It was built in the first half of the 18th century and restored in 2002. The last regular office was celebrated in 1969.

  • Wimmenau: Olive Mill House and Switzerland: After the Thirty Years War, Wimmenau was repopulated by Swiss immigrants. You can visit Swiss-timbered house of 17th century oil mill and a 17th century fully restored and in working order.
  • Reipertswiller: St. Jacques Church: Built in the 12th century, the church has a magnificent late-Gothic vaulting in the choir. It was built by the Lord of Lichtenberg in the 15th century.
  • Wingen sur Moder: Rene Lalique, artist except that marked with its Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry with glass creations, will finally have his museum in late spring 2011. It is currently under construction at Wingen-sur-Moder, Alsace Village North where he had chosen to build his factory after the First World War and is today the sole production site in the crystal Lalique world. Different gardens, floral and woody, permit, by choice of species, linking the creations of nature as observed by Rene Lalique. An interpretive trail will promote understanding of the history of the site which will host Hochberg glass of the museum and, more broadly, the glassmakers of the Northern Vosges.
PHOTOS
The castle in the snow
 
Village La Petite-Pierre
La Petite-Pierre in snow
 
Castle - Park House
Church simultaneous
 
Frescos in the church simultaneous
House of pagans
 
Seal Museum - Chapel St. Louis
Springerle - Cake
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
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 5.1 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 25 € to 40 € per person 
Au vieux moulin  
9.5
Graufthal
This old watermill transformed into a hotel and restaurant which is happy to welcome you into this preserved environment on the waterfront alongside a forest. Your well-being is our...
Located 5.1 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 10 € to 45 € per person 
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 26 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Maison d hôtes Au Fil du Temps    
9.8
Imbsheim
Kings of the Road, this former farmhouse dating from the eighteenth century has preserved its charm, its authenticity and its secrets. We wanted to renovate this magnificent Alsatian...
Located 11.5 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 70 € to 80 € the double room 
Sbürehiesel    
9.8
Schillersdorf
Located along the National Park of Vosges du Nord, Emmanuelle and Christian welcome you in their old farmhouse converted into guest rooms. We own the ground floor, a common room where...
Located 15.1 km from La Petite-Pierre55 € the double room 
Gîtes et Chambres d' Hôtes au fenil    
9
Rimsdorf
Former farm or fenil was converted into 2 gites rural and the rest in 5 rooms of hosts. Good comfort, quiet, located on 2 trails, on the outskirts of the small village of alsace altitude...
Located 16.4 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 51 € to 62.50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Sophie  
9.4
Ratzwiller
Old house in a quiet village, near forest, built on three levels with four bedrooms, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room. Terrace overlooking the orchards. BB Equipment, Dish...
Located 12.3 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 370 € to 450 € per week 
Meublé de Tourisme Bogner ***
Diemeringen
Beautifull furnished flat in a villa partially occupied by the owners with a big piece of land of 2000 m². Located in the middle of the Natural Regional Parc of the North Vosges, it's...
Located 13 km from La Petite-PierreFrom 250 € to 300 € per week 
Centre d'accueil
Lichtenberg
The village Lichtenberg is located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord, listed world reserve of biosphere. Lichtenberg, village of 519 people, is nestled against his castle...
Located 13.8 km from La Petite-Pierre 

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CAMPSITES 
Ramstein-Plage    
8.9
Baerenthal
Conveniently located in the valley Zinsel inside the Natural Park of Vosges du Nord, the campsite benefits from an exceptional environment. Surrounded by woods and a pond, hikers and...
Located 19.8 km from La Petite-Pierre15.66 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel des Vosges     
9.2
La Petite-Pierre
This hotel is located within the Vosges du Nord regional park. Flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access are provided in each en suite room. All rooms enjoy views of the garden or the Château...
Located in La Petite-PierreRoom from 61 €
Auberge d'Imsthal     
8.2
La Petite-Pierre
This inn is located in the natural reserve of Vosges du Nord. It offers a sauna and a hammam, and rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TVs. Each guest room at the Auberge...
Located in La Petite-PierreRoom from 55 €
Clairière Spa and Bio Hotel     
8
La Petite-Pierre
La Clairière is located 1.5 kilometres from the town of La Petit-Pierre, Alsace. Guests have free access to the Spa to use the swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna. Guest rooms at...
Located in La Petite-PierreRoom from 119 €

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