Thann

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".

Municipality	Thann
Postcode	68800
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Latitude	47.8107020 (N 47° 48’ 39”)
Longitude	7.1023820 (E 7° 6’ 9”)
Altitude	From 328m to 922m
Surface area	12.51 km²
Population	8059 inhabitants
Density	644 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Colmar (46 km, 42 min)
Insee code	68334
Intercommunality	CC de Thann-Cernay
Department	Haut-Rhin
Territory	Alsace
Region	Great East

Vieux-Thann	2.6 km (6 min)
Leimbach	3.1 km (7 min)
Bitschwiller-lès-Thann	3.9 km (8 min)
Willer-sur-Thur	4.9 km (8 min)
Aspach-Michelbach	5.1 km (9 min)
Roderen	5.5 km (9 min)
Cernay	6.4 km (13 min)
Rammersmatt	6.8 km (13 min)
Aspach-le-Bas	6.9 km (11 min)
Moosch	7.3 km (10 min)
Steinbach	7.3 km (14 min)
Uffholtz	7.4 km (16 min)
Malmerspach	8.8 km (13 min)
Schweighouse-Thann	9.3 km (16 min)
Saint-Amarin	9.4 km (13 min)

Collegiate St. Theobald, mainly Gothic style. The most beautiful Gothic representation of Alsace after Strasbourg Cathedral. Specifically, we find this building three Gothic styles ( primitive, radiant and flamboyant ) stretching from the late 13th century to the early 16th century. Arrow, produced by Remy Faesch, measuring 78.14 m, its base being first square, octagonal intermediate portion.
Castle Ruins Engelbourg, old castle destroyed by order of Louis XIV, now called "Eye of the Witch ", referring to the section of the tower remained horizontal and visible balance away to form the "eye the witch. "
Witches Tower, an ancient tower rampart 1411, loop-holes and gunboats - bulbous roof ( 1628). South door of the Alsace wine route with a museum space evoking the work of the winemaker and geological presentation of a vineyard (open June to September ).
Museum Friends of Thann in the former Corn Exchange, built in 1519 by Mr. Rémy Faesch. Local history museum open from June to September.
Vineyard Rangen : City since the Middle Ages, it is the most southerly vineyards of Alsace ; Michel de Montaigne refers to " the hills full of vineyards, the finest and best cultivated in an area that Gascon who were there said they had never seen so much more". Rangen is the only Alsatian vineyards to be classified grand cru over its entire surface (19 ha). Facing south, with steep 45 ° slopes, it owes its reputation to its unique terroir is a volcanic soil. Do not miss the spectacular harvest Rangen. This vineyard is probably one of the steepest in France!

Information points	Tourist Office of Thann
Leisure centres	Museum of the Amis de Thann
Monuments	Collegiate Church Saint-Thiébaut
Transport	Train station of Thann Train station of Thann - Saint-Jacques

The second Sunday of June: Gastronomic Walk Rangen, Thann.
June 21: Music Festival, in the city center of Thann.
Every 30th of June: Cremation of the Three Fir trees in the center of Thann.
In July and August: Heritage discoveries in the country of Thann-Cernay. These are guided guided tours of the historic center, the vineyards of Rangen, local artisans...
The weekend around August 15: Wines and flavors of the terroirs, organized by the Rugby Club of Thann. Place Modeste Zussy and South gate of the Alsace wine route to Thann.
The second Wednesday of September: Annual market organized by the trade association of Thann and surroundings, in the streets of Thann.
From the second to last Friday of November until December 24th: Christmas in the Country of Thann-Cernay, Christmas market open every day with animations, exhibitions, workshops, concerts...

Fun ride in Thann

From 1 february to 31 march 2021
Place Modeste Zussy
Take off the traditional trails to discover Thann : its Old Town, its heritage, its vineyard and its traditions ! - This ride allows you to collect clues and move forward step by step to solve the puzzle. Game booklet available at the Tourist Office, or to download directly here. Course adapted in 3 versions for children from 4 to 12 years... and for the whole family !

Exhibition: feet in the water

From 1 to 19 march 2021
9 place Joffre
30 years after the floods of 1990, the population struggles to remember. This exhibition is an opportunity to raise public awareness of the theme of floods (effects on natural/urbanized environments). Dynamic and interactive, it offers an educational path built around thematic panels combining fun activities and videos and a path dedicated to history and memory with a focus made from archival photos testifying to the magnitude of the devastating floods of February 1990.

Dam Michelbach is a protected place, ranked voluntary nature reserve authorized. A walking tour of 4 km (1h30 walk) allows, through educational panels, discover and observe many species of birds that nest there or are passing (cormorant, osprey, crow ...) .
The St. Dominic Church Old Thann is one of the oldest Marian shrines Alsace, founded in 991 by the Bishop of Strasbourg. The building boasts two remarkable stained glass: the axial bay of the choir, whose upper part is the Passion of Christ in the arms of Austria, the Ferrette and Burgundy and the Virgo or Tree of Jesse (1466), arguably the most beautiful Alsace. The choir has a wall rear quarter of the 15th century using tabernacle. But the Holy Sepulchre, yellow sandstone, one of the finest Alsace, is the jewel of the building.
The High Road and the Grand Ball: It is accessible from Willer-sur-Thur (the Col Amic), travels 77 km. Drawn on the crest line, this road passes through the Grand Ballon (highest point of the Vosges mountains: 1424 m which offers a 360 ° view over the Alsatian plain), the Markstein, the Schlucht to reach Santa Maria aux-Mines.
Route Joffre it was built during the first World War to supply the front of Vieil-Armand and ensure communication between the valleys of the Thur and Doller. During World War II, Route Joffre found its military role in enabling access to Thann. At the top of the neck of Hundsrück, 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.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Tasting and sale of Alsace Bio and Biodynamie wines	Local flavours		Orschwihr (16.8 km)
Visit a copper mine	Culture and education	11 €	Le Thillot (26 km)
Interactive tour of a leather studio	Culture and education	12 €	Basse-sur-le-Rupt (33 km)
Museum of Wood Trades	Culture and education	6 € to 8 €	Labaroche (33 km)
Chocolate Museum	Entertainment	7 € to 10 €	Colmar (35 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
The Rangen massif	Hike	Intermediate	1h05	Thann
Ruins of Engelburg Castle "Eye of the Witch"	Hike	Easy	30 min	Thann
Sattelboden Chalet	Hike	Intermediate	3h00	Masevaux-Niederbruck (8.8 km)
Tour of the historic centre	Village visit	Easy	1h00	Masevaux-Niederbruck (8.9 km)
Lachtelweiher Lake	Hike	Intermediate	2h30	Kirchberg (10.8 km)

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