Thann

Thann

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownThannVieux-Thann at 2.4 km (4 min)
Insee code68334Leimbach at 2.6 km (5 min)
Postcode68800Bitschwiller-lès-Thann at 3 km (5 min)
Latitude47.8107020Willer-sur-Thur at 4.6 km (7 min)
Longitude7.1023820Roderen at 5 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 328 to 922 metersRammersmatt at 6.5 km (9 min)
Surface12.51 km²Steinbach at 7 km (11 min)
Population7964 inhabitantsMoosch at 7 km (10 min)
Density636 inhabitants/km²Michelbach at 7.5 km (10 min)
National labelsMalmerspach at 8.2 km (11 min)
Chief townColmar (at 46 km, 42 min)Cernay at 8.4 km (11 min)
DepartmentHaut-RhinBourbach-le-Bas at 9.1 km (12 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The spire of the college since 1516 protects the city and its surroundings. Random small alleys you discover the 16th century houses, fountains, oriel windows, towers and fortifications from the 14th and 15th century, the banks of the Rhine. In 20 minutes you reach the ruins of the castle Engelbourg, and enjoy a beautiful view over the vineyards of Rangen and the plain of Alsace. Thann is part of the network of cities "most beautiful detours of France".


SIGHTSEEING
  • Collegiate St. Theobald, mostly Gothic. The best representation of Alsace after the Gothic cathedral of Strasbourg. Specifically, we found this building on the three Gothic styles (original, glowing and flaming) stretching from the late 13th century to early 16th century. The arrow, produced by Remy Faesch, measuring 78.14 m, its base is first square, its middle part octagonal.
  • Ruins Engelbourg former castle destroyed by order of Louis XIV, now called "Eye of the Witch", in reference to the section of the tower remained in balance horizontal and visible from far away to form the "eye of the witch.
  • Witches Tower, an ancient wall around 1411, pierced with loopholes and gunboats - bulbous roof (1628). South Gate of the wine route of Alsace with a space museum recalling the work of the winemaker and the presentation of a vineyard geology (open from June to September).
  • Friends of Thann Museum in the former Halle aux Bles built in 1519 by Mr Rémy Faesch. Local history museum open from June to September.
  • Vineyards Rangen: City since the Middle Ages, is the southernmost vineyards in Alsace and Michel de Montaigne refers to "the hills full of vineyards, the finest and best cultivated in an extent that the Gascon were there said they had never seen so forth. The Rangen is the only vineyard in Alsace Grand Cru to be classified on its surface (19 ha). Facing south, with steep slopes at 45 °, it owes its fame to its unique terroir is a volcanic soil.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Thann,   Train station of Thann - Saint-Jacques
Information pointsTourist Office of Thann
Leisure centresMuseum of the Amis de Thann
MonumentsCollegiate Church Saint-Thiébaut

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The third weekend before Easter egg decorated International Exhibition "Egg in festive dress" Relay Regional Cultural Thann.
  • The second Sunday in June: On the Rangen Gourmet, to Thann.
  • June 21: Feast of Music in downtown Thann.
  • Every June 30: Three Pines Cremation in downtown Thann.
  • In July and August: Heritage Discoveries in the Land of Thann. These are guided tours of the college, visiting the historic center and the vineyards of Rangen at Thann and tours of the country Thann Commons, organized by the Tourist Office.
  • Every Tuesday and Friday in August: Concerts "Days music, sounds and music in the world" organized by the Office of Regional Tourist Thann.
  • The weekend around August 15: Wine and flavors of terroir, organized by the Rugby Club Thann. Place Modest Zussy and South Gate of the wine route of Alsace Thann to.
  • The second Wednesday of the month of September: Annual Market organized by the association of traders Thann and surroundings, in the streets of Thann.
  • From last Friday in November until 24 December: Christmas in the Thann, Christmas market is open daily with entertainment exhibitions, workshops, concerts ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The dam Michelbach is a protected place, scored a voluntary nature reserve approved. A walking tour of 4 km (1h30 walk) allows, through educational panels, to discover and observe many species of birds that nest or are in transit (cormorant, osprey, crow ...) .
  • The Church of St. Dominic of Old Thann is one of the oldest Marian shrines in Alsace, founded in 991 by the bishop of Strasbourg. The building boasts two outstanding stained glass: the axial bay of the choir, whose upper part represents the Passion of Christ in the arms of Austria, and Burgundy Ferrette and that of the Virgin Mary Tree of Jesse (1466), probably the finest of Alsace. The chancel contains a 15th century monstrance Wall using tabernacle. But the Holy Sepulchre, in yellow sandstone, one of the finest of Alsace, is the jewel of the building.
  • The road crests and the Grand Ball: It is accessible from Willer-sur-Thur (by Col Amic), runs 77 km. Drawn on the ridge, the road passes through the Grand Ballon (highest point of the Vosges mountains: 1424 m, which offers a 360 ° view of the Alsatian plain), the Markstein, Col de la Schlucht to reach Santa Maria aux-Mines.
  • Route Joffre was built during the first world war to supply the front of Vieil-Armand and provide communication between the valleys of the Thur and Doller. During World War II, Route Joffre found its military role in allowing access to Thann. In Hundsruck Pass summit, the monument of the 1st Battalion of Shock honors the men who in November 1944, fought in these places and released the Common Bourbach-le-Haut.
PHOTOS
The vineyard Rangen with an overview of the City
 
The church of Saint-Thiébaut (Photo credit: JP Dumel)
The ruins of the castle - the eye of the witch (Photo credit: JP Dumel)
 
Vineyards Rangen the Ruins the bottom (Photo credit: Dr. Moris)
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -12°C - Max. -3°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 1°C
Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Les Castors  
10
Burnhaupt-le-Haut
A restaurant inside a park of greenery, a good meal after a stroll through the park it imposes.
Located 8.2 km from ThannFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
Auberge de morbieux
Ramonchamp
Summer or winter, enjoy the idyllic setting of the inn morbieux around a friendly and traditional meals.
Located 29 km from ThannFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Caveau heuhaus
Eguisheim
Traditional Alsatian restaurant. Homemade dishes. Open 7 / 7.
Located 30 km from ThannFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La maison d'angeot    
9.3
Angeot
Heart of nature, near the Alsace, the Vosges, 7 km from the Golf de Rougemont Castle, 2 suites in a house full of charm you into a soothing atmosphere, breakfast can be served only...
Located 14.2 km from Thann80 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes à la Truite de la Lauch    
9.4
Linthal
Nice comfortable rooms in a green and mountainous. You will be greeted with warmth and simplicity in our house. Come to devote a weekend or a week Linthal. Linthal is a mid-mountain...
Located 14.9 km from ThannFrom 50 € to 60 € the double room 
Villa du lac    
9.6
Sewen
Classement 3 épis. Located at 500 metres, at the foot of the Ballon d'Alsace (Parc naturel regional du Ballons des Vosges, one of the biggest Regional park in France), The Villa du...
Located 15.3 km from ThannFrom 55 € to 60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de la thur 'chez Charlotte'  
8
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Amarin
Cottage / house - the valley of the Thur at Charlotte: The cottage is located in the heart of Saint Amarin regional park balloons des Vosges in Alsace. It is close to major tourist...
Located 8.7 km from Thann350 € per week 
Gite les lupins à Geishouse
Geishouse
Comfortable cottage in the quiet mountain village 750 m above sea level. Hiking trails near the house. Many tourist, cultural, sporting around, documentation and information on site....
Located 9.1 km from ThannFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Gite Gentiane
Saint-Amarin
Gentian Villa for 17 to 22 people with private pool pool, spa, sauna, steam room, game room, pinball machines, table football, gym, billiards, table football, ping pong, shuffleboard,...
Located 9.5 km from ThannFrom 1250 € to 2750 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la sapiniere  
Wuenheim
Camping associatif. Idéal for people who love Quiet surrounding, nature and walking. Opportunity to become a member and become sedentary. Opening of 1 / 04 to 1 / 10. For information,...
Located 7.8 km from Thann 
Camping Les Castors***    
9.2
Burnhaupt-le-Haut
At the foot of the Vosges 20min to 5min of Mulhouse on the A36 Camping Beaver welcomes you in a green setting, ensuring peace and tranquility surrounded by river, lakes and forests,...
Located 8.2 km from ThannFrom 12 € to 12.20 € per day 
Camping les bouleaux    
9.5
Ranspach
Camping Family of 3h. A. with 100 marked pitches, shady or sunny and equipped with connections électriques. Dans bloomed nicely this site you will find peace and enjoy the charm confort....
Located 10.4 km from ThannFrom 13 € to 19.40 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Du Parc     
7.5
Thann
Housed in a 19th-century manor house, the Hotel Du Parc offers beautifully decorated rooms with period furniture. There is an excellent restaurant and guests enjoy access to the hotel...
Located in ThannRoom from 69 €
Au Cheval Blanc    
7.5
Saint-Amarin
In the heart of the Vosges Mountains, Au Cheval Blanc is situated in the centre of Saint-Amarin. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi access, and a traditional restaurant. The guest rooms...
Located 8.3 km from ThannRoom from 49 €
Le Coquelicot     
8.1
Burnhaupt-le-Haut
Located in a charming Alsatian village, Hotel Le Coquelicot offers a warm and friendly welcome between Mulhouse and Belfort. Hotel Le Coquelicot features 26 comfortable rooms including...
Located 8.4 km from ThannRoom from 68 €

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