OFFICE DE TOURISME DU Ribeauvillé Eléments remarquables : PAYS DE RIBEAUVILLÉ LE CHÂTEAU DE REICHENBERG : Situé sur la commune de ET Saint-Hippolyte Bergheim, le Château est classé aux monuments historiques 2 bureaux d’accueil : RIBEAUVILLÉ & RIQUEWIHR ENTRE VIGNOBLE ET FORÊT depuis 1995. Edifié au XIIIe siècle par le duc Philippe de ère Lorraine, il a bénéficié d’importants travaux de rénovation au • 1 Grand’rue • 2 rue de la 1 Armée 68150 Ribeauvillé 68340 Riquewihr English XIXe siècle qui lui donnèrent son aspect actuel. RIBEAUVILLÉ - SAINT-HIPPOLYTE

Tél : +33 (0)3 89 73 23 23 N°1 PARCOURS LE CHÂTEAU DE LE CHÂTEAU DE Fax : 03 89 73 23 29 Parcours : REICHENBERG : Situé sur REICHENBERG : Situé sur [email protected] la commune de Bergheim, la commune de Bergheim, www.jaienvie.de Cette promenade dans le vignoble, le Château est classé aux le Château est classé aux monuments historiques depuis monuments historiques depuis Christmas vous permettra de partir à la rencontre 1995. Edifié au XIIIe siècle par 1995. Edifié au XIIIe siècle par le duc Philippe de Lorraine, il a le duc Philippe de Lorraine, il a de Grands Crus, de villages médiévaux bénéficié d’importants travaux bénéficié d’importants travaux de rénovation au XIXe siècle qui de rénovation au XIXe siècle qui typiques alsaciens et du château de lui donnèrent son aspect actuel. lui donnèrent son aspect actuel. Reichenberg. Ribeauvillé, , Saint-Hippolyte, et Bergheim vous accueilleront.

POUR EN SAVOIR PLUS : Events Il existe un circuit touristique pour chaque village (disponible calendar Les remparts de LES REMPARTS DE BERGHEIM : dans les bureaux d’accueil de l’Office de Tourisme du Pays de from 24/11/2018 Bergheim entourent la ville médiévale. Les fortifications sont to 06/01/2019 Cette promenade dans le Cette promenade dans le Ribeauvillé et Riquewihr). constituées d’une double enceinte bien conservée, avec ses vignoble, vous permettra vignoble, vous permettra fossés et ses murs flanqués de tours, dont certaines ont été de partir à la rencontre de de partir à la rencontre de www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com PAYS DE Pays de Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr transformées en habitation. ENTRE VIGNOBLE ET FORÊT Grands Crus, de villages Grands Crus, de villages médiévaux typiques médiévaux typiques alsaciens et du château de alsaciens et du château de LES REMPARTS DE LES REMPARTS DE Reichenberg. Ribeauvillé, Reichenberg. Ribeauvillé, Les remparts de Les remparts de BERGHEIM : BERGHEIM : Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte, Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte, Bergheim entourent la ville Bergheim entourent la ville médiévale. Les fortifications médiévale. Les fortifications Rorschwihr et Bergheim Rorschwihr et Bergheim sont constituées d’une double sont constituées d’une double 1 2 vous accueilleront. vous accueilleront. enceinte bien conservée, avec enceinte bien conservée, avec RIBEAUVILLÉ & RIQUEWIHR Ribeauvillé, Rodern, Saint- Ribeauvillé, Rodern, Saint- ses fossés et ses murs flanqués ses fossés et ses murs flanqués de tours, dont certaines ont été de tours, dont certaines ont été DE RIBEAUVILLÉ ET RIQUEWIHR - CIRCUITS PÉDESTRES DU PAYS Hippolyte, Rorschwihr. Hippolyte, Rorschwihr. transformées en habitation. transformées en habitation. www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com PAYS DE COLMAR www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com PAYS DE COLMAR Contents Christmas in the Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr region 2 Entertainment calendar 6 Christmas shuttles buses 15

ALL THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN THE RIBEAUVILLÉ-RIQUEWIHR REGION

During the Advent period, the traditional, rich heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of the most beautiful fortified wine-growing villages in the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr region, glowing with golden lights and magical decorations, is delightful. Enjoy an unforgettable experience at lively Christmas markets, with lights, entertainment and tasting sessions, between concerts, exhibitions and delicious food.

2 VISITING THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Explore Ribeauvillé’s medieval Christmas Market and immerse yourself in the Middle Ages era with its jugglers, dancers and wandering entertainers in costume. In Riquewihr, stroll around the illuminated streets in one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de ” (France’s most beautiful villages). You will also be filled with wonder in Bergheim, Guémar, and which unfold before your eyes like Christmas postcards.

Dates to remember

RIQUEWIHR RIBEAUVILLÉ st rd from 1 to 23 December 8th-9th and 15th-16th December BERGHEIM THANNENKIRCH th th from 7 to 9 December 15th and 16th December MITTELWIHR GUÉMAR th th from 7 to 9 December 22nd et 23th December 3 Christmas evening tales p.4

FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE IN THE CHRISTMAS WINE CELLARS

Wine growers in the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr region are delighted to welcome you and to share their passion for their work with you. The programme includes: cellar tours, tasting sessions of wine and local products, pre-lunch and pre-dinner concerts and discovery workshops. A whole region sits down to eat.

Twelve wine growers from the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr region take part in the “Caves de Noël” (Christmas Cellars) campaign Booking recommended

OUR VILLAGES RESOUND WITH THOUSANDS OF TALES AND LEGENDS

Christmas in Alsace is replete with mythical characters and th e strangest stories. Sitting by the fire at the foot of the Christmas tree, a storyteller recreates the Christmas magic of former days in tales and legends. A delightful friendly experience with a Christmas drink in the interval at the Villa Fink in Ostheim.

1st, 8th, 15th et 22nd December at 20:30 • Price : €15 Booking at the Tourist Office 03 89 73 23 23

ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WERE MANGERS..

Nativity scen es are an essential part of Christmas tradition and remind us of the original meaning of the celebration. The manger trail in Bergheim takes you on a tour of over 80 handcrafted nativity scenes. Village inhabitants and associations try to be more imaginative than one another in designing original creations. Don’t miss the huge carved wooden nativity scene by the artist Pascal Bosshardt on display in Thannenkirch church.

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WHAT JOY SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS!

The Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr region comes alive with the sound of Christmas concerts. The region’s choral societies and choirs breathe life into the most famous Christmas carols rooted in Alsatian traditions.

CHRISTMAS MASS, A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE TO SHARE

On 24th December after Midnight Mass, enjoy an amazing musical event delivered from Saint-Hippolyte church bell tower and enjoy a glass of mulled wine under the Christmas tree.

Contact the Tourist Office for information about places and times of Christmas masses

CHRISTMAS AND MUCH MORE!

Every season is lovely in the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr region. At Easter, discover Ribeauvillé’s Spring Farmers’ Market. In summer, walk or ride a bike through the vineyards, go for a hike in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park or treat yourself to a short stay in one of our superb spa centres. Tickle your taste buds at our wine growers’, distillers’ and brewers’ cellars or try some delicious food specialities. Between food markets, guided tours and medieval festivals, there is something to suit all tastes.

INFORMATION, BOOKINGS, ACCOMMODATION www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com

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from Saturday December 1st to Sunday December 23rd

CHRISTMAS IN RIQUEWIHR: TRADITIONAL Mon, Tue, Wed, CHRISTMAS MARKET Thu, Fri : In the historic city center Riquewihr • 10:00 to 18:30 Free • 03 89 73 23 23 Sat, Sun : 10:00 to 19:30 Mittelwihr A cheerful atmosphere and local from Friday December 7th to Sunday December 9th produce await you : Cancale oysters, Breton buckwheat or wheat flour CHRISTMAS MARKET IN MITTELWIHR Fri : 16:00 to 21:00 pancakes... and of course Alsace’s Place des fêtes in Mittelwihr Sat, Sun : famous mulled wine and bredalas! Free • 06 95 42 05 78 10:00 to 19:00

BERGHEIM’S CHRISTMAS MARKET Bergheim Fri : 16:00 to 21:00 Blending tradition and creativity, Place du Dr Walter in Bergheim Sat, Sun : the Bergheim Christmas market Free • 03 89 73 31 98 10:00 to 20:00 will enchant you with its warm and authentic atmosphere in the heart of the medieval town. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th RIBEAUVILLE’S MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS MARKET Sat : 10:00 to 19:00 In the town center of Ribeauvillé Sun : 10:00 to 18:00 Free • 03 89 73 23 23

from Saturday December 15th to Sunday December 16th

Thannenkirch THANNENKIRCH’S CHRISTMAS MARKET Sat : 16:00 to 22:00 You will be stunned by Place de la Mairie (In front of the church) in Sun : 10:00 to 20:00 Thannenkirch, an authentically Thannenkirch • Free • 03 89 73 13 38 charming mountain village with an exceptional view. from Saturday December 22nd to Sunday December 23rd

Guémar GUÉMAR’S CHRISTMAS MARKET Sat, Sun : The Guémar Christmas market is On the townhall place in Guémar 10:00 to 20:00 an invitation to enjoy some lovely Free • 03 89 71 83 12 food: taste the local produce there and discover Christmas decorations presented by forty or more exhibitors.

6 Christmas Markets Regular events

th rd from Saturday October 6 to Sunday January 13 Mon to Fri : 8:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 EXHIBITION OF ENGRAVINGS «ON TOUR» to 18:00 BY CHRISTOPHE, ERIC AND FLORENT MEYER Sat, Sun : 9:30 to Cave de Ribeauvillé 12:30 and 14:30 to Free • 03 89 73 61 80 18:30 • Non-stop opening on weekends from 1st to closed the 12.24.18 23rd December and the 01.01.19

from Saturday November 24th to Sunday January 6th CHRISTMAS TREASURE HUNT IN RIQUEWIHR (IN FRENCH) 9:00 to 21:00 Point I - place du Dr Walter in Bergheim • Free • 03 89 73 23 23 • The game booklet is available at the Tourist office. Infos p.2 Mon to Fri : 8:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 EXHIBITION: FESTIVE TABLES SIGNED BY "BEAUVILLÉ" to 18:00 Sat, Sun : 9:30 to Cave de Ribeauvillé • 12:30 and 14:30 to Free • 03 89 73 61 80 18:30 st • Non-stop opening on weekends from 1 to closed the 12.24.18 23rd December and the 01.01.19

from Saturday December 1st to Sunday December 23rd GUIDED TOUR OF NATIVITY SCENE EXHIBITION IN BERGHEIM Sat, Sun : at 17:00 Meeting point: place du Dr Walter (Point I) in Bergheim • Free • 03 89 73 31 98

NATIVITY SCENE EXHIBITION IN BERGHEIM Free visit in the streets of Bergheim Free • 03 89 73 31 98

from Saturday December 1st to Sunday January 6th LITTLE GOBLIN’S PATH Free visit, starting point Place de la salle des fêtes in Mittelwihr Free • 03 89 47 93 41

from Saturday December 1st to Sunday January 27th EXHIBITION OF A WOODEN-SCULPTED NATIVITY 10:00 to 17:00 SCENE Church in Thannenkirch Free • 03 89 73 10 19

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December WORKSHOP WOOD ENGRAVINGS AND LINOCUTS Sat, Sun : Cave de Ribeauvillé 9:30 to 18:30 Free • 03 89 73 61 80

7 Events calendar Special events: concerts, Christmas Cellar Christmas Cellars, Christmas Concert Booking required Stories, guided tours... preferably 48 hours in advance, unless specific mention

Saturday November 24th NIGHT GOURMET WALKING TOUR OF THE GRAND 17:30 CRU MARCKRAIN Cave de BESTHEIM in • €35 • 03 89 49 09 29 • Opening of the ticket office in October ST. NICHOLAS MARKET IN RORSCHWIHR 14:00 to 18:00 Place de l’Église in Rorschwihr • Free • 03 89 73 63 55

ADVENT MARKET IN GUÉMAR 8:30 to 12:00 Community hall in Guémar • Free • 03 89 73 23 23

Saturday November 24th and Sunday November 25th CHRISTMAS MARKET: LIGHTS AND DELIGHTS Sat : 14:00 to Cave de BESTHEIM in Bennwihr • 20:00 Free • 03 89 49 09 29 Sun : 10:00 to 18:30 Sunday November 25th ADVENT CONCERT 17:00 to 19:00 Church in Saint Hippolyte • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 00 13

Monday November 26th

TASTING WORKSHOP : CHRISTMAS AND ITS MAGIC 11:00 OF THE "7" Cave Baumann-Zirgel à Mittelwihr • €14 • 03 89 47 90 40

Friday November 30th THE ALSATIAN MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY THE WINE 17:00 GROWER Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €5 • 03 89 47 90 40

Saturday December 1st INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING: ON THE THEME OF 15:00 PINOT NOIR Cave de • Free • 03 89 47 90 02 CHRISTMAS EVENING TALES "LE TEMPS DE L’AVENT EN 20:30 ALSACE" (IN FRENCH) Villa Fink à Ostheim • 15 € • 03 89 73 23 23

ADVENT MARKET IN OSTHEIM 14:00 to 20:00 Place des cigognes, in the city center of Ostheim • Free • 06 13 45 89 06 8 Saturday December 1st TASTING WORKSHOP: WINES, CHEESES AND 11:00 SWEET PLEASURES OF ALSACE Clos des Terres Brunes in Mittelwihr • €7 • 03 89 47 90 70 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance GOURMETS DISCOVERY OF THE WINE CELLAR OF BEBLENHEIM 10:30 and 16:00 Cave de Beblenheim • €9,50 • 03 89 47 90 02

Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE WINE CELLAR OF 10:00 to 18:30 BEBLENHEIM Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02

Sunday December 2nd TASTING WORKSHOP : WINE AND CHOCOLATE 10:30 Cave de Beblenheim • €9,50 • 03 89 47 90 02

Monday December 3rd TASTING WORKSHOP : CHRISTMAS AND ITS MAGIC OF THE "7" 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €14 • 03 89 47 90 40

Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th of December GOURMET WALKING AT THE WINE CELLAR BOTT FRÈRES 11:00 to 14:00 Domaine Bott Frères in Ribeauvillé • €34 • 03 89 73 22 50

Tuesday December 4th TASTING WORKSHOP: WINE AND FOIE GRAS 17:00 Domaine Edmond Rentz in • €10 • 03 89 47 90 17 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance

Thursday December 6th TASTING WORKSHOP : FOOD AND WINE PAIRING AROUND ST. NICHOLAS 18:30 Domaine Muller-Koeberlé in Saint-Hippolyte • €20 • 03 89 73 00 37

WORKSHOP: CREATE YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE 18:00 DECORATION Cave de BESTHEIM in Bennwihr • €12 • 03 89 49 09 29

Friday December 7th THE ALSATIAN MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY THE WINE 17:00 GROWER Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €5 • 03 89 47 90 40 CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE MEN’S CHOIR OF 20:00 to 22:00 RIQUEWIHR Protestant church Sainte-Marguerite in Riquewihr • Free-will donation • 06 12 53 31 04 9 Events calendar Special events: concerts, Christmas Cellar Christmas Cellars, Christmas Concert Booking required Stories, guided tours... preferably 48 hours in advance, unless specific mention Saturday December 8th CHRISTMAS EVENING TALES "LES PERSONNAGES MYSTIQUES DU TEMPS DE NOËL" (IN FRENCH) 20:30 Villa Fink in Ostheim • €15 • 03 89 73 23 23 GOURMETS DISCOVERY OF THE WINE CELLAR OF BEBLENHEIM 10:30 and 16:00 Cave de Beblenheim • €9,50 • 03 89 47 90 02 TASTING WORKSHOP: WINES, CHEESES AND SWEET PLEASURES OF ALSACE 11:00 Clos des Terres Brunes in Mittelwihr • €7 • 03 89 47 90 70 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH THE ACCORDION CLUB 17:00 Former Synagogue (19 rue des Juifs) in Bergheim • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 31 98

Saturday December 8th and Sunday December 9th CHRISTMAS MARKET 10:00 to 18:30 Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02 OPEN DOORS: THE CELLAR OF IN ITS FESTIVE DRESS! 9:30 to 18:00 Cave Vinicole in Hunawihr • Free • 03 89 73 61 67

Sunday December 9th APERITIF-CONCERT BY THE BRASS BAND : L’ECHO 11:00 DU REBBERG Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02 INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING: THE ALSACIAN 10:30 GRAPE VARIETIES Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02 MUSIC CONCERT WITH THE CHILDREN CHOIR "SAINT-ANDRÉ" FROM COLMAR 17:00 Former Synagogue (19 rue des Juifs) in Bergheim • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 31 98

Monday December 10th TASTING WORKSHOP : CHRISTMAS AND ITS MAGIC OF THE "7" 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €14 • 03 89 47 90 40

Tuesday December 11th TASTING WORKSHOP: FOIE GRAS AND ORGANIC WINES Domaine Jean Becker in Zellenberg • €39 • 03 89 47 90 16 18:30 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance TASTING WORKSHOP: WINE AND FOIE GRAS Domaine Edmond Rentz in Zellenberg • €10 • 03 89 47 90 17 17:00 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance 10 Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th of December CHRISTMAS TIME, THE TIME OF LUSCIOUS 16:30 DELICACIES BY SCHWACH Domaine François SCHWACH in Hunawihr • €8 • 03 89 73 62 15

Thursday December 13th TASTING WORKSHOP: FOOD AND WINE PAIRING 18:30 AROUND PINOT NOIR Domaine Muller-Koeberlé in Saint-Hippolyte • €20 • 03 89 73 00 37 MUSIC CONCERT OF THE CHOIR "PETITS CHANTEURS 20:00 À LA CROIX DE BOIS" Protestant church of Riquewihr • €20 • 06 12 53 31 04 WORKSHOP: CREATE YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATION 18:00 Cave de BESTHEIM à Bennwihr • €12 • 03 89 49 09 29

Friday December 14th THE ALSATIAN MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY THE WINE 17:00 GROWER Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €5 • 03 89 47 90 40 COOKSHOW - CHRISTMAS RECIPE 16:00 Cave de Ribeauvillé • Free • 03 89 73 61 80

Saturday December 15th GOURMETS DISCOVERY OF THE WINE CELLAR OF 10:30 and 16:00 BEBLENHEIM Cave de Beblenheim • €9,50 • 03 89 47 90 02 TASTING WORKSHOP: WINES, CHEESES AND SWEET PLEASURES OF ALSACE 11:00 Clos des Terres Brunes à Mittelwihr • €7 • 03 89 47 90 70 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance CHRISTMAS AT WINERY MULLER-KOEBERLÉ: GUIDED TOURS AND ANIMATIONS 11:00 to 17:00 Domaine Muller-Koeberlé in Saint-Hippolyte • Free • 03 89 73 00 37 CHRISTMAS EVENING TALES "ALLONS TOUS À 20:30 BETHLÉEM" (IN FRENCH) Villa Fink in Ostheim • €15 • 03 89 73 23 23 AMERINDIAN MUSIC CONCERT 17:00 Former Synagogue (19 rue des Juifs) in Bergheim • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 31 98

Saturday December 15th and Sunday December 16th CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE WINE CELLAR OF 10:00 to 18:30 BEBLENHEIM Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02 DEMONSTRATION OF DISTILLATION AND TRADITIONAL MEAL: SCHIFFALA COOKED IN STILL 11:00 to 16:00 Cave de Beblenheim • Lunch on reservation (€14,90) • 03 89 47 90 02 11 Events calendar Special events: concerts, Christmas Cellar Christmas Cellars, Christmas Concert Booking required Stories, guided tours... preferably 48 hours in advance, unless specific mention

Sunday December 16th COOKSHOW - CHRISTMAS RECIPE 16:00 Cave de Ribeauvillé • Free • 03 89 73 61 80 GOURMET WORKSHOP: WINES AND CHEESES 10:30 Cave de Beblenheim • €9,50 • 03 89 47 90 02 MANDOLIN MUSIC CONCERT 17:00 Former Synagogue (19 rue des Juifs) in Bergheim • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 31 98

Monday December 17th TASTING WORKSHOP : CHRISTMAS AND ITS MAGIC OF THE "7" 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €14 • 03 89 47 90 40

Tuesday December 18th CORSICAN MUSIC CONCERT WITH "BARBARA 20:00 to 22:00 FURTUNA" Protestant church of Riquewihr • €15 • 06 12 53 31 04

Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th of December CHRISTMAS TIME, THE TIME OF LUSCIOUS DELICACIES 16:30 BY SCHWACH Domaine François SCHWACH in Hunawihr • €8 • 03 89 73 62 15

Thursday December 20th GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT MASITHI 20:00 to 22:00 Protestant church of Riquewihr • Free will • 06 12 53 31 04 TASTING WORKSHOP : FOOD AND WINE PAIRING ON THE CHRISTMAS THEME 18:30 Domaine Muller-Koeberlé in Saint-Hippolyte • €25 • 03 89 73 00 37 CANDLELIGHT TASTING WORKSHOP: ALSACE WINES 18:30 AND APPETIZER Cave Vinicole in Hunawihr • 20 € • 03 89 73 61 67 • Booking required, before December 13th

Friday December 21st THE ALSATIAN MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY THE WINE 17:00 GROWER Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €5 • 03 89 47 90 40

12 © Jean-Paul KREBS Saturday December 22nd CHRISTMAS EVENING TALES "LA NUIT SAINTE ET LE MONDE MERVEILLEUX DES JOUETS" (IN FRENCH) 20:30 Villa Fink in Ostheim • €15 • 03 89 73 23 23 GOURMETS DISCOVERY OF THE WINE CELLAR OF 10:30 and 16:00 BEBLENHEIM Cave de Beblenheim • €9,50 • 03 89 47 90 02 TASTING WORKSHOP: WINES, CHEESES AND SWEET PLEASURES OF ALSACE 11:00 Clos des Terres Brunes in Mittelwihr • €7 • 03 89 47 90 70 • Booking required, preferably 24 hours in advance FRENCH POPULAR AND CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT 17:00 Former Synagogue (19 rue des Juifs) in Bergheim • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 31 98

Saturday December 22nd and Sunday December 23rd CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE WINE CELLAR OF BEBLENHEIM 10:00 to 18:30 Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02

Sunday December 23rd CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE MEN CHOIR OF RIQUEWIHR 11:00 Cave de Beblenheim • Free • 03 89 47 90 02 CHRISTMAS TRADITION TALES 17:00 Former Synagogue (19 rue des Juifs) in Bergheim • Free-will donation • 03 89 73 31 98

Monday December 24th SERENADE FROM THE BELL TOWER AND MULLED WINE MIDNIGHT In front of the church and on the townhall place in Contact the Saint-Hippolyte • Free • 03 89 73 00 13 Tourist Office for information about TASTING WORKSHOP : CHRISTMAS AND ITS MAGIC 11:00 places and times of OF THE “7” Christmas masses. Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €14 • 03 89 47 90 40

Wednesday December 26th TASTING WORKSHOP OF “SIGILLE” AWARDED 14:00 ORGANIC WINES Domaine Jean Becker in Zellenberg • €10 • 03 89 47 90 16

Thursday December 27th CANDLELIT MUSICAL WINE TASTING 18: 30 Domaine Louis Sipp in Ribeauvillé • €15 • 03 89 73 60 01

Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of December EXCEPTIONAL MOMENTS AT THE WINERY 18:30 SCHWACH Domaine François Schwach in Hunawihr • €59 • 03 89 73 62 15 • Booking required, before December 18th

13 Events calendar Special events: concerts, Christmas Cellar Christmas Cellars, Christmas Concert Booking required Stories, guided tours... preferably 48 hours in advance, unless specific mention

Friday December 28th MUSIC CONCERT WITH MARIKALA 20:00 Place des trois églises (city center of Riquewihr) • Free • 06 12 53 31 04 THE ALSATIAN MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY THE WINE 17:00 GROWER Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €5 • 03 89 47 90 40

Saturday December 29th CANDLELIT MUSICAL WINE TASTING 18:30 Domaine Louis Sipp in Ribeauvillé • €15 • 03 89 73 60 01

Monday December 31st TASTING WORKSHOP : CHRISTMAS AND ITS MAGIC 11:00 OF THE “7” Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €14 • 03 89 47 90 40

Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th of January CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR AND ENJOY THE KING’S CAKE! 14:15 Domaine François Schwach in Hunawihr • €10 • 03 89 73 62 15

Thursday January 3rd INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING AROUND THE 10:00 TRADITIONAL KING’S CAKE Cave vinicole in Hunawihr • €5 • 03 89 73 61 67 • Booking required, before December 31st

Friday January 4th THE ALSATIAN MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY THE WINE 17:00 GROWER Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr • €5 • 03 89 47 90 40

Line 3 COLMAR > , every day from 30th November to 23rd December, 14 further information available on www.navettesdenoel.fr EASILY ACCESSIBLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

The Pays des Étoiles provides shuttle bus services for reaching the centres of the towns and villages easily. Two lines between Colmar, Kayserberg, Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé will operate at weekends (friday, saturday and sunday) from 30th November to 23th December. LINES 1 AND 2 €8/day at weekends • free for children under 12 years old Sélestat 1 COLMAR > > RIQUEWIHR > RIBEAUVILLÉ > COLMAR Ribeauvillé P+R Saturday & Sunday (every 30 minutes) from to Riquewihr Colmar (SNCF railway station) 09:30 18:30 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 09:40 18:40 Kaysersberg Kaysersberg (Route de Kientzheim) 10:10 19:10 Riquewihr (Coach park) 10:30 19:30 Ribeauvillé (Bus station) 10:55 19:55 Colmar Colmar (SNCF railway station) 11:30 20:30 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 11:40 20:40 Eguisheim Friday (every 2 hours) from to

Colmar (SNCF railway station) 10:30 18:30 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 10:40 18:40 Kaysersberg (Route de Kientzheim) 11:10 19:10 Timetables and prices for the regular services and TER lines can be viewed on Riquewihr (Coach park) 11:30 19:30 www.vialsace.eu Ribeauvillé (Bus station) 11:55 19:55 Colmar (SNCF railway station) 12:30 20:30 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) - 20:35 P+R PARK AND RIDE & SHUTTLE BUSES TO RIBEAUVILLÉ 2 COLMAR > RIBEAUVILLÉ > RIQUEWIHR > KAYSERSBERG > COLMAR Saturday & Sunday (every 30 minutes) from to • 8th-9th and 15th-16th Colmar (SNCF railway station) 09:45 18:45 December Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 09:55 18:55 PARK AND RIDE Ribeauvillé (Bus station) 10:25 19 :25 To Ribeauvillé : Riquewihr (Coach park) 10:50 19:50 Cordon (Muehlbach business park) Kaysersberg (Route de Kientzheim) 11:10 20:10 junction no. 20 from the A35 Colmar (SNCF railway station) 11:45 20:45 motorway Price : €5/vehicle Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 11: 55 20:55

Friday (every 2 hours) from to SHUTTLE SERVICES every 20 minutes, from 9 :50 to Colmar (SNCF railway station) 09:30 17:30 20:30 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 09:40 17:40 Ribeauvillé (Bus station) 10:10 18:10 Riquewihr (Coach park) 10:30 18:30 Kaysersberg (Route de Kientzheim) 10:50 18:50 Colmar (SNCF railway station) 11:25 19:25 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) - 19:30

Line 3 COLMAR > EGUISHEIM, every day from 30th November to 23rd December, further information available on www.navettesdenoel.fr 155 Haguenau

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STRASBOURG SÉLESTAT Colmar

Saint-Hippolyte Thannenkirch Mulhouse Rodern Rorschwihr

Bergheim

Aubure Ribeauvillé Guémar Hunawihr

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COLMAR MULHOUSE

CONTACT US OPENING TIME FROM NOVEMBER 24TH TO JANUARY 6TH Tél. +33 (0)3 89 73 23 23 Fax +33 (0)3 89 73 23 29 November [email protected] From Monday to Friday : 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 Adress Saturday 24th : 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:00 BP 90067 • F-68153 RIBEAUVILLÉ Cedex Sunday 25th: closed offices Tourist office of Ribeauvillé 1 Grand’Rue • F-68150 RIBEAUVILLÉ December From Monday to Saturday : 9:30 to 12:00 and Tourist office of Riquewihr 14:00 to 18:00 (at 16:00 on December 24th and 31st) 2 rue de la 1ère Armée • F-68340 RIQUEWIHR Sundays and 26/12 : 9:30 to 12:30 (in Ribeauvillé) and 10:30 to 13:30 (in Riquewihr) Tuesday 25th: closed offices January From Monday to Friday : 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 Saturday 5th : 9:30 to 12:30 (in Ribeauvillé) and 14:00 to 17:00 (in Riquewihr) Tuesday 1st and Sunday 6th: closed offices

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU Ribeauvillé Eléments remarquables : PAYS DE RIBEAUVILLÉ LE CHÂTEAU DE REICHENBERG : Situé sur la commune de ET RIQUEWIHR Saint-Hippolyte Bergheim, le Château est classé aux monuments historiques 2 bureaux d’accueil : RIBEAUVILLÉ & RIQUEWIHR ENTRE VIGNOBLE ET FORÊT depuis 1995. Edifié au XIIIe siècle par le duc Philippe de ère Lorraine, il a bénéficié d’importants travaux de rénovation au • 1 Grand’rue • 2 rue de la 1 Armée 68150 Ribeauvillé 68340 Riquewihr XIXe siècle qui lui donnèrent son aspect actuel. RIBEAUVILLÉ - SAINT-HIPPOLYTE

Tél : +33 (0)3 89 73 23 23www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com N°1 PARCOURS PAYS DE COLMAR LE CHÂTEAU DE LE CHÂTEAU DE Fax : 03 89 73 23 29 Parcours : REICHENBERG : Situé sur REICHENBERG : Situé sur [email protected] la commune de Bergheim, la commune de Bergheim, www.jaienvie.de Cette promenade dans le vignoble, le Château est classé aux le Château est classé aux monuments historiques depuis monuments historiques depuis vous permettra de partir à la rencontre 1995. Edifié au XIIIe siècle par 1995. Edifié au XIIIe siècle par le duc Philippe de Lorraine, il a le duc Philippe de Lorraine, il a de Grands Crus, de villages médiévaux bénéficié d’importants travaux bénéficié d’importants travaux de rénovation au XIXe siècle qui de rénovation au XIXe siècle qui typiques alsaciens et du château de lui donnèrent son aspect actuel. lui donnèrent son aspect actuel. Reichenberg. Ribeauvillé, Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte, Rorschwihr et Bergheim vous accueilleront.

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Il existe un circuit touristique pour chaque village (disponible Les remparts de LES REMPARTS DE BERGHEIM : dans les bureaux d’accueil de l’Office de Tourisme du Pays de Bergheim entourent la ville médiévale. Les fortifications sont Cette promenade dans le Cette promenade dans le Ribeauvillé et Riquewihr). constituées d’une double enceinte bien conservée, avec ses vignoble, vous permettra vignoble, vous permettra fossés et ses murs flanqués de tours, dont certaines ont été de partir à la rencontre de de partir à la rencontre de Pays de Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr transformées en habitation. ENTRE VIGNOBLE ET FORÊT Grands Crus, de villages Grands Crus, de villages médiévaux typiques médiévaux typiques alsaciens et du château de alsaciens et du château de LES REMPARTS DE LES REMPARTS DE Reichenberg. Ribeauvillé, Reichenberg. Ribeauvillé, Les remparts de Les remparts de BERGHEIM : BERGHEIM : Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte, Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte, Bergheim entourent la ville Bergheim entourent la ville médiévale. Les fortifications médiévale. Les fortifications Rorschwihr et Bergheim Rorschwihr et Bergheim sont constituées d’une double sont constituées d’une double 1 2 vous accueilleront. vous accueilleront. enceinte bien conservée, avec enceinte bien conservée, avec RIBEAUVILLÉ & RIQUEWIHR Ribeauvillé, Rodern, Saint- Ribeauvillé, Rodern, Saint- ses fossés et ses murs flanqués ses fossés et ses murs flanqués de tours, dont certaines ont été de tours, dont certaines ont été DE RIBEAUVILLÉ ET RIQUEWIHR - CIRCUITS PÉDESTRES DU PAYS Hippolyte, Rorschwihr. Hippolyte, Rorschwihr. transformées en habitation. transformées en habitation. www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com PAYS DE COLMAR www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com PAYS DE COLMAR