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道中の興味深く、見る価値のある変化

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Beautiful Romanesque bell tower with vaulted ceiling. Sculpted main door. Small "Lourdes" grotto next to it.

Covered footbridge and observation points overlooking the canal and its wildlife

Nature Center Starting point of the Old Canal Trail Parking

The Maison de la nature du vieux canal (Old Canal Nature Center) is located just outside the center of Hirtzfelden, about 1.5 km away, on Rue de Bâle, directly on the Canal du Rhône au Rhin. It offers guided tours, exhibitions, and groups led by volunteers for various activities related to ecology and nature. Maison de la nature du vieux canal Ecluse n°50 rue de Bâle 68740 HIRTZFELDEN https://www.vieuxcanal.eu/

Sarcophagi from the Merovingian period were discovered near the church, as well as a burial ground from that period in the vineyards of Petit Pfaffenheim. It was first mentioned in 1186 as Pfaphinheim. The place name Petit-Pfaffenheim in the vineyards east of the village recalls the abandoned small settlement of Klein Pfaffenheim. No traces remain of the castles of Presteneck, Hertenfels, and Meyenheim known from the documents; at Laubeck, only the remains of a round tower and the moat remain. A leper hospital is mentioned in 1578.

Eguisheim is definitely worth a visit. Its beautiful old town is a must.