Eguisheim Village

Eguisheim is classified among the most beautiful villages in France. This medieval city was built around its castle, which unfolds in concentric circles. Its cobbled streets and old houses with colorful facades are truly stunning!

A really great village with super beautiful half-timbered houses. Today was the Festival of Young Wine, there was a lot going on, but since it was raining, it wasn't overrun.

Many wineries are built in a typical way. Characteristically, the ground floor was built in stone to support the timber frame construction. The half-timbering was sober until the 16th century and the woodwork is protected by soot or red iron oxide. Pigments and colors on the facades are priceless, which is why clay or whitewash is used. In the 17th century, the windows become larger, wooden decorations embellish the facades and pastel colors are used by the very wealthy. In the 19th and 20th century, a building is completely provided with a layer of cement. But for several decades now, woodwork of a house has become visible again. With the arrival of paint and its wide color palette, the Alsace region takes on a cheerful note...
Her new identity is colorful 🌈