20 Attractions to Explore Near Château du Haut-Barr

The Regional Nature Park of the Northern Vosges boasts a rich natural heritage that has hills and landscapes dotted with glades and lakes. The rich natural landscape has been added to the UNESCO list of international biosphere reserves. There are also remains of defensive castles which were inside the forest and also there are many scenic spots to discover with abundant wildlife.

The highest peak in the northern Vosges where many archaeological remains have been found. An engraved block of sandstone near the summit commemorates the conception of Victor Hugo. The views from the top of this mountain are truly impressive and this place has witnessed many fights in the 1st world war. The archaeological remain found here are being displayed in the Musée archéologique de Strasbourg.

A beautiful high mountain which was located in the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. It is around 764 metres high and is notable also for its stone fortifications called "the Pagan Wall. The mountain and its surroundings contain evidence of Celtic settlements. A mountain which is historically important and also a nice tourist destination too.

The Sainte-Croix Animal Park is a French zoological park located in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park, in Rhodes. Mainly specialized in European fauna, it is designed as a park of vision. Created in 1980 by Gérald Singer, it is now his sons, Laurent and Pierre, who manage the park. It covers an area of 120 hectares with more than 1,500 animals of 130 species and it made this zoo one of the five largest zoos in France.

A beautiful art museum which was located in Strasbourg, France founded in the year 1973. It houses extensive collections of paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, multimedia, and design from the period between 1870 and today. On the 1st floor of the museum, the restaurant-cafe terrace offers a magnificent view of the river Ill and Petite France. One of the good location which oaves light to history and architecture.

The Barrage Vauban is a bridge, weir and defensive work erected in the 17th century on the River Ill in the city of Strasbourg in France which was constructed from 1686 to 1690 in pink Vosges sandstone by the French Engineer Jacques Tarade according to plans by Vauban. The barrage has 13 arches and is 120 meters in length. Today the grand lock, with its 13 arches, magnificent sculptures, and grass-topped terrace, is among the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Les Ponts Couvert is located at the western end of the picturesque Petite France district. It is a row of three arched bridges spanning the arms of Ill. The structure is dominated by three towers dating from the 14th century. These powerful square towers were part of the medieval ramparts that encircled the Grande Île de Strasbourg. The three bridges cross the four river channels of the River Ill that flow through Strasbourg's historic Petite France quarter.

Nestled in the Grande Île quarter. It is well worth taking time to visit the Place Kleber which is the biggest square in the heart of the city’s commercial district. The square has undergone many changes over the centuries and is now a fully pedestrianized area, frequented by shoppers and tourists. This vibrant historic center was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Church of Saint-Thomas de Strasbourg is located on Place Saint-Thomas in the historic center of the city near the Petite France district. This church is one of the most important in Strasbourg, from the point of view of cultural history and architecture. It is the only example of a hall church in the region. It is also the only Protestant church to have preserved canons and the building has been classified as a historical monument since 1862.

The Rhine Palace, a former imperial palace, is located in Strasbourg, in Neustadt, on the Place de la République, which it dominates with its imposing dome. With the large garden that surrounds it and the old stables behind the building, it forms one of the most complete and emblematic sets of German architecture at the end of the XIX th century. One of the nice location which says about the anciet history of France and its architectural intellingnce.

The cathedral of Strasbourg Notre Dame is a cathedral gothic Catholic located in Strasbourg, region, East Grand, in the French department of the Bas-Rhin in Alsace. It was founded in 1015 on the remains of a previous cathedral and will be built from 1220 by the free city of Strasbourg, a rich merchant, and financial republic, in the Gothic style. It is currently the second-highest cathedral in France, after Rouen Cathedral. A majestic cathedral that is renowned for its history and also architec

A majestic museum which was located in Strasbourg dedicated to the work of Strasbourg-born artist Tomi Ungerer. it was opened in the year of 2007 and displays more than 11,000 works. The museum was set in a spacious villa named Villa Greiner and it was spread over three floors. It displays graphic works of all kinds by Ungerer and some of his most famous colleagues. One of the nice location which gives you an idea about the arts of olden times.

The Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame is a Strasbourg museum devoted to plastic art and decorative arts from the Upper Rhine territories (Alsace, Baden, Rhine Switzerland, Palatinate) from the early Middle Ages until the annexation of Alsace to France, in 1681. It is located in the historic building of the Fondation de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame. It also has a garden containing medicinal plants used at the time.

A beautiful museum that was displaying the history of the city from the middle ages to the creation of European institutions. It was located in the city's former slaughterhouse since 1920. It has a lot of collections which was dedicated to the tumultuous history of the city from the early Middle Ages until the contemporary period.

The Strasbourg Museum of Fine Arts presents a beautiful panorama of the history of painting in Europe from its beginnings in 1870. The museum displays work by non-Upper Rhenish artists from between the 14th century and 1871 and by Upper Rhenish artists from between 1681 and 1871. The Museum of Fine Arts of Strasbourg also owns a small but valuable collection of sculptures, principally from Italy and France. A unique place that shows light to the ancient art of France.

The Palais Rohan de Strasbourg was built between 1732 and1742 to plans by Robert de Cotte, Principal Architect to the King, for Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince-Bishop of Strasbourg. It is a major architectural, historical, and cultural landmark in the city which was Reflecting the history of Strasbourg and of France.

Orangerie Park is a public park in the city of Strasbourg. It is located opposite the Palais de l'Europe and close to the other European institutions in the district known as the Orangerie, within the Neustadt. Its area is 26 hectares. The geometric layout of the first promenade planted with trees dates back to the 17th century. The park, probably designed by Antoine du Chaffat, was developed in 1740.

The Champ du Feu is the highest point of the Bas-Rhin at Ban de la Roche, at an altitude of 1,098 meters, on the bans of the communes of Belmont and Hohwald. In winter, the place is suitable for cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. It is also an ideal location for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. You can have a nice time here and the view from the top is truly impressive.

A ruined castle in the commune of Lembach. This fortress, built in the shape of a 52 m long boat, has a long history. The castle was built on a sandstone summit in the Middle Ages. An ingenious system for collecting rainwater fed a cistern and a hoist allowed water and other loads to be moved to the upper floors. It was built in the first half or mid-12th century by the Fleckenstein family, who were ministerials of the Hohenstaufen dynasty. Now it is one of the main attractions in this area.

The fortifications of the Maginot Line, built in the 1920s by the French government to deter invasion from Germany. It was the largest of the Maginot line forts and was designed to accommodate a garrison of about 500 men. It is the largest such fortification open to the public in Alsace. Officially recorded as a historical monument. It has faced so many wars and has a lot of history to say.