2017 EVENTS CALENDAR

From 25/11/17 to 6/01/18

www.ribeauville-.com OFFICE DE TOURISME PAYS DE RIBEAUVILLÉ ET RIQUEWIHR C ontents

CHRISTMAS IN THE RIBEAUVILLÉ-RIQUEWIHR REGION ...... p 2

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR ...... p 6 All the magic of CHRISTMAS Christmas in the SHUTTLES BUSES ...... p 15 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. Visiting the Christmas markets Dates Explore Ribeauvillé’s medieval Christmas Market and to immerse yourself in the Middle Ages era with its jugglers, remember 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 RIQUEWIHR : th wonder in Bergheim, Guémar and , which from 25 November unfold before your eyes like Christmas postcards. to 24th December RIBEAUVILLLÉ : nd rd th th On the trail of a fabulous treasure 2 -3 and 9 -10 December With your family or friends, walk round the BERGHEIM : twinkling street of Riquewihr and Thannenkirch, on from 8th to 10th December the trail of the Christmas treasure by unravelling several riddles. A reward is offered to all winners. GUÉMAR : The game booklet is available at the Tourist Office from 16th to 17th December in Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr and at the Hotel Le Clos des Sources in Thannenkirch. THANNENKIRCH : from 16th to 17th December

3 Festive Our villages atmosphere in resound 2nd, 9th and 16th with thousands December at 8.30 pm the C hristmas (in French) wine cellars of tales Booking at Wine growers in the Ribeauvillé and legends the Tourist Office and Riquewihr region are Christmas in is replete Price : €13 delighted to welcome you and with mythical characters and to share their passion for their the strangest stories. Sitting work with you. The programme by the fire at the foot of the Christmas tree, a includes: cellar tours, tasting storyteller recreates the Christmas magic of former sessions of and days in tales and legends. A delightful friendly local products, pre-lunch and experience with a Christmas drink in the interval pre-dinner concerts at the Villa Fink in Ostheim. and discovery workshops. Eleven wine growers A whole from the Ribeauvillé and Once upon a time there region sits Riquewihr region take part down to in the “Caves de Noël” were mangers.. eat. (Christmas Cellars) campaign Nativity scenes are an essential part Booking of Christmas tradition and remind us recommended 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.

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. C hristmas Mass, a unique Christmas and much more! experience Every season is lovely in the Ribeauvillé to share and Riquewihr region. At Easter, discover On 24th December after Midnight Ribeauvillé’s Spring Farmers’ Market. Mass, enjoy an amazing musical In summer, walk or ride a bike through the event delivered from Saint- vineyards, go for a hike in the Ballons des Hippolyte church bell tower and Vosges Regional Nature Park or treat yourself enjoy a glass of mulled wine to a short stay in one of our superb spa under the Christmas tree. centres. Tickle your taste buds at our wine growers’, distillers’ and brewers’ cellars or try some delicious food specialities. Between food Contact markets, guided tours and medieval festivals, the Tourist Office there is something to suit all tastes. for information about places INFORMATION, BOOKINGS, ACCOMMODATION and times of www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com Christmas masses

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FROM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25TH TO SUNDAY DECEMBER 24TH Mon to Fri 10:00-18:30 Christmas in Riquewihr: traditional Christmas market Christmas Markets Free 03 89 73 23 23 Sat-Sun 10:00-19:30 In the historic city center Riquewihr dec 24th 10:00-17:00 SATURDAY 2ND AND SUNDAY 3RD, SATURDAY 9TH AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH

Sat 10:00-19:00­ Ribeauville’s Medieval Christmas market Christmas Markets Free 03 89 73 23 23 In the town center of Ribeauvillé Sun 10:00-18:00 FROM FRIDAY 8TH TO SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER Fri 16:00-20:00­ Bergheim’s Christmas market Christmas Markets Free 03 89 73 23 23 Sat-Sun Place Dr Walter in Bergheim 10:00-20:00 SATURDAY 9TH AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 10th

Little Goblin’s Christmas Market Christmas Markets Free 03 89 73 23 23 10:00-19:00­ Place de la salle des fêtes in SATURDAY 16TH AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 17th

Sat 17:00-21:00 Thannenkirch’s Christmas market Christmas Markets Free 03 89 73 10 19 Place Francis Gassmann (In front of the church) in Thannenkirch Sun 10:00-19:00

Guémar’s Christmas market Christmas Markets Free 03 89 73 23 23 10:00-20:00­ Place de la Mairie in Guémar Regular events

FROM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25TH TO SUNDAY JANUARY 7th Mon to Fri 8:00-12:00 / 14:00-18:00 Exhibition: Festive tables signed by «Beauvillé» Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 73 61 80 Sat-Sun Cave de Ribeauvillé 9:30-12:30 / 14:30-18:30 Closed on 25/12, 01/01 Christmas treasure hunt in Riquewihr and Thannenkirch (in French) The game booklet is available at the Tourist Treasure Hunts Free 03 89 73 23 23 9:00-21:00 Office. Infos p.3 FROM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25TH TO SATURDAY DECEMBER 23TH

Nativity Scene Exhibition in Bergheim Live Nativity Scenes Free 03 89 73 31 98 9:00-21:00 Free visit in the streets of Bergheim Villages with Sat-Sun Guided tour of Nativity Scene exhibition in Bergheim Free 03 89 73 31 98 Meeting point : place du Dr Walter (Point I) in Bergheim Atmosphere 18:00 FROM FRIDAY DECEMBER 1ST TO SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH

Exhibition of a wooden-sculpted Nativity scene Live Nativity Scenes Free 03 89 73 10 19 10:00-17:00 Church in Thannenkirch

7 Special events: Christmas cellar, concerts, christmas tales, guided tour...

SATURDAY 25TH AND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26TH

Christmas market at the wine cellar of Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 10:00-18:30 Cave de Beblenheim Sat 14:00-19:00 Christmas market: lights and delights at the wine cellar Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 49 09 29 of Bestheim - Cave de Bestheim in Sun 10:00-18:30 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25TH

Night gourmet walking tour of the Grand Cru Marckrain Christmas Cellars 35 € 03 89 49 09 29 17:30 Cave de Bestheim in Bennwihr

Advent Market in Guémar Advent Theme Free 03 89 73 23 23 8:30-12:00 Community hall in Guémar

Booking required, before November 17th 10:30 Gourmets discovery of the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars 9 € 03 89 47 90 02 Cave de Beblenheim 16:00 Saint Nicholas St. Nicholas market in Free 03 89 73 63 55 14:00-19:00­ Place de l’église in Rorschwihr Theme SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26TH

Tasting workshop : wine and chocolate Christmas Cellars 9 € 03 89 47 90 02 10:30­ Cave de Beblenheim Songs, Concerts Advent concert Free 03 89 73 00 13 17:00-19:00­ Parish church in Saint-Hippolyte and Choirs MONDAY NOVEMBER 27TH

Tasting workshop : Christmas and its magic of the «7» Christmas Cellars 14 € 03 89 47 90 40 11:00­ Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30TH

Tasting workshop: Wines and Sushis Christmas Cellars 15 € 03 89 73 61 67 18:30­ Cave Vinicole in FRIDAY DECEMBER 1ST

The Alsatian magic of Christmas by the wine grower Christmas Cellars 7 € 03 89 47 90 40 17:00­ Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr Chants, concerts Free-will Christmas concert by the Men Choir of Riquewihr 03 89 73 23 23 20:00-22:00 Protestant church Sainte-Marguerite in Riquewihr et chorales donation SATURDAY 2ND AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 3RD

Christmas market at the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 10:00-18:30 Cave de Beblenheim SATURDAY DECEMBER 2ND

Advent Market in Ostheim Advent Theme Free 03 89 73 23 23 14:00-20:00 Places des cigognes, in the city center of Ostheim Christmas Stories Christmas evening tales: the beautiful Christmas’ month 13 € 03 89 73 23 23 20:30-22:30­ (in french)-Villa Fink in Ostheim and Shows

Tasting workshop: Alsatian wines, cheeses and desserts Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 70 11:00­ Clos des Terres Brunes - Jean Siegler in Mittelwihr

Tasting workshop : food and wine pairing, the senses Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 85 11:00 in madness! - Domaine Specht in Mittelwihr 10:30 Gourmets discovery of the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars 9 € 03 89 47 90 02 Cave de Beblenheim 16:00­

Booking required, preferably 48 hours in advance Booking required before November 23th

9 SUNDAY DECEMBER 3RD

Apéritif-concert (brass and alpine horns) Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 11:00 Cave de Beblenheim MONDAY DECEMBER 4TH

Tasting workshop : Christmas and its magic of the «7» Christmas Cellars 14 € 03 89 47 90 40 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr MONDAY 4TH AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 5TH

Gourmet walking at the wine cellar Bott Frères Christmas Cellars 32 € 03 89 73 22 50 11:00 Domaine Bott Frères in Ribeauvillé TUESDAY DECEMBER 5TH

Candlelit evening with wine tasting Christmas Cellars 11 € 03 89 73 63 81 17:00 Cave Halbeisen in Bergheim THURSDAY DECEMBER 7TH

Tasting workshop : wine and chocolate Christmas Cellars 12 € 03 89 73 22 50 10:00 Domaine BOTT Frères in Ribeauvillé

Workshop: create your Christmas table decoration Christmas Cellars 8 € 03 89 49 09 29 10:00 Cave de Bestheim in Bennwihr FRIDAY DECEMBER 8TH

The Alsatian magic of Christmas by the wine grower Christmas Cellars 7 € 03 89 47 90 40 17:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr SATURDAY 9TH AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH

Christmas market at the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 10:00-18:30 Cave de Beblenheim

Open doors: the Cellar of Hunawihr in its festive dress ! Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 73 61 67 9:30-18:30 Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH

Christmas Stories Christmas evening tales: Hello Saint Nicholas (in french) 13 € 03 89 73 23 23 20:30-22:30 Villa Fink in Ostheim and Shows

Booking required, preferably 48 hours in advance Booking required before November 30th SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH

10:30 Gourmets discovery of the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars 9 € 03 89 47 90 02 Cave de Beblenheim 16:00

Tasting workshop : food and wine pairing, the senses Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 85 11:00 in madness! - Domaine Specht in Mittelwihr

Tasting workshop: Alsatian wines, cheeses and desserts Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 70 11:00 Clos des Terres Brunes - Jean Siegler in Mittelwihr SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH

Introduction to wine tasting: the Alsacian grape varieties Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 10:30 Cave de Beblenheim

Cookshow - Christmas recipe Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 73 61 80 16:00 Cave de Ribeauvillé MONDAY DECEMBER 11TH

Tasting workshop : Christmas and its magic of the «7» Christmas Cellars 14 € 03 89 47 90 40 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr TUESDAY DECEMBER 12TH

Candlelit evening with wine tasting Christmas Cellars 11 € 03 89 73 63 81 17:00 Cave Halbeisen à Bergheim

Tasting workshop: old Christmas recipes Christmas Cellars 30 € 03 89 47 90 16 19:00 and organic wines - Domaine Jean Becker in

Booking required, preferably 48 hours in advance 11 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13TH

Tasting workshop : food and wine pairing, the senses Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 85 11:00 in madness! - Domaine Specht in Mittelwihr THURSDAY DECEMBER 14TH

Tasting workshop : wine and chocolate Christmas Cellars 12 € 03 89 73 22 50 10:00 Domaine BOTT Frères in Ribeauvillé

Workshop: create your Christmas table decoration Christmas Cellars 8 € 03 89 49 09 29 10:00 Cave de Bestheim in Bennwihr FRIDAY DECEMBER 15TH

The Alsatian magic of Christmas by the wine grower Christmas Cellars 7 € 03 89 47 90 40 17:00­ Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr

Cookshow - Christmas recipe Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 73 61 80 16:00 Cave de Ribeauvillé

Candlelight tasting workshop: Alsace wines Christmas Cellars 10 € 03 89 73 61 67 18:30 and cheeses - Cave Vinicole in Hunawihr SATURDAY 16TH AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 17TH

Christmas market at the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 10:00-18:30 Cave de Beblenheim

Booking required, preferably 48 hours in advance Booking required before December 7th

Booking required, 72 hours in advance SATURDAY DECEMBER 16TH

10:30 Gourmets discovery of the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars 9 € 03 89 47 90 02 Cave de Beblenheim 16:00 Christmas Stories Christmas evening tales: Si le sapin de Noël 13 € 03 89 73 23 23 20:30-22:30 m’était conté... (in French)-Villa Fink à Ostheim and Shows

Tasting workshop: Alsatian wines, cheeses and desserts Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 70 11:00 Clos des Terres Brunes - Jean Siegler in Mittelwihr

Tasting workshop : food and wine pairing, the senses Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 85 11:00 in madness! - Domaine Specht in Mittelwihr SUNDAY DECEMBER 17TH

Christmas concert by the Men Choir of Riquewihr Christmas Cellars Free 03 89 47 90 02 11:00 Cave de Beblenheim MONDAY DECEMBER 18TH

Tasting workshop : Christmas and its magic of the «7» Christmas Cellars 14 € 03 89 47 90 40 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr TUESDAY DECEMBER 19TH

Candlelit evening with wine tasting Christmas Cellars 11 € 03 89 73 63 81 17:00 Cave Halbeisen à Bergheim WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Tasting workshop : food and wine pairing, the senses Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 85 11:00 in madness! - Domaine Specht in Mittelwihr FRIDAY DECEMBER 22TH

The Alsatian magic of Christmas by the wine grower Christmas Cellars 7 € 03 89 47 90 40 17:00­ Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr Songs, Concerts Music concert of a Russian music group Free 03 89 49 09 10 20:00-22:00 Protestant church of Riquewihr and Choirs SATURDAY DECEMBER 23TH

Tasting workshop: Alsatian wines, cheeses and desserts Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 70 11:00 Clos des Terres Brunes - Jean Siegler in Mittelwihr

Tasting workshop : food and wine pairing, the senses Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 85 11:00 in madness! - Domaine Specht in Mittelwihr SUNDAY DECEMBER 24TH Serenade from the bell tower and mulled wine (after Christmas Mass) In front of the church Masses of Christmas Free 03 89 73 00 13 Midnight and on the townhall place in Saint-Hippolyte

Booking required, preferably 48 hours in advance 13 TUESDAY DECEMBER 26TH

Songs, Concerts Free-will Christmas concert by the Sainte-Cécile Choir 03 89 71 83 38 17:00-19:00 Church Saints-Pierre-et-Paul in and Choirs donation

Tasting workshop of “Sigille” awarded wines Christmas Cellars 5 € 03 89 47 90 16 15:00 Domaine Jean Becker in Zellenberg WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27TH

Tasting workshop : Christmas and its magic of the «7» Christmas Cellars 14 € 03 89 47 90 40 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr THURSDAY DECEMBER 28TH

Candlelit musical wine tasting Christmas Cellars 15 € 03 89 73 60 01 18:30­ Domaine Louis Sipp in Ribeauvillé FRIDAY DECEMBER 29TH

Gourmets discovery of the wine cellar of Beblenheim Christmas Cellars 9 € 03 89 47 90 02 10:00 Cave de Beblenheim

The Alsatian magic of Christmas by the wine grower Christmas Cellars 7 € 03 89 47 90 40 17:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr SATURDAY DECEMBER 30TH

Candlelit musical wine tasting Christmas Cellars 15 € 03 89 73 60 01 18:30­ Domaine Louis Sipp in Ribeauvillé TUESDAY JANUARY 2ND

Tasting workshop : Christmas and its magic of the «7» Christmas Cellars 14 € 03 89 47 90 40 11:00 Cave Baumann-Zirgel in Mittelwihr

Booking required, preferably 48 hours in advance Easily accessible Christmas festivities

The Pays des Étoiles provides shuttle Bergheim bus services for reaching the centres LINES 1 AND 2 + of the towns and villages easily. Two €8/day at weekends lines between , Kayserberg, free for children Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé will operate under 12 years old at weekends from 25th November to 17th December.

A shuttle every 30 minutes

1 COLMAR -> -> RIQUEWIHR -> RIBEAUVILLÉ -> COLMAR Saturdays & Sundays from 25/11 to 17/12 from to Colmar (SNCF railway station) 09:30 am 6:30 pm + Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 09:40 am 6:40 pm Kaysersberg (Route de Kientzheim) 10:10 am 7:10 pm PARK AND RIDE & SHUTTLE BUSES Riquewihr (Coach park) 10:30 am 7:30 pm for Ribeauvillé : 2-3, 9-10/12 Ribeauvillé (Bus station) 10:55 am 7:55 pm for Bergheim : 9-10/12 Colmar (SNCF railway station) 11:30 am 8:30 pm Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 11:40 am 8:40 pm PARK AND RIDE To Ribeauvillé : Cordon (Muehlbach business park) A shuttle every 30 minutes junction no. 20 from the A35 motorway Price: €5/vehicle 2 COLMAR -> RIBEAUVILLÉ -> RIQUEWIHR -> KAYSERSBERG -> COLMAR Saturdays & Sundays from 25/11 to 17/12 from to FREE SHUTTLE SERVICES Colmar (SNCF railway station) 09:45 am 6:45 pm To Ribeauvillé Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 09:55 am 6:55 pm Every 20 minutes Ribeauvillé (Bus station) 10:25 am 7:25 pm from 9.50 am to 8.30 pm Riquewihr (Coach park) 10:50 am 7:50 pm To Bergheim Kaysersberg (Route de Kientzheim) 11:10 am 8:10 pm Every 30 minutes Colmar (SNCF railway station) 11:45 am 8:45 pm - from 1 pm to 6 pm, on 9/12 Colmar Place Scheurer-Kestner (behind the CGR Cinema) 11:55 am 8:55 pm - from 10 am to 6 pm, on 10/12

A shuttle every 2 hours from Monday to Thursday A shuttle every hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday LINE 3 €5/day weekdays Further €8/day at weekends information 3 COLMAR -> free for children under available on from 24th November to 23rd December 12 years old www.navettedenoel.fr

Timetables and prices for the regular services and TER lines can be viewed on www.vialsace.eu

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Tourist office of Ribeauvillé 1 Grand’Rue • F-68150 RIBEAUVILLE

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Opening time from November 25th to January 7th :

November Monday to Friday: 10.00 am-12.00 pm / 2.00 pm-5.00 pm Saturday 25/11: 9.30 am-12.30 pm / 2.00 pm-5.00 pm Sunday 26/11: 10.30 am-1.30 pm (in Riquewihr)

December Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am-12.00 pm / 2.00 pm-6.00 pm 25,1 % 45,1 % Sundays and 26/12:50 % 9.30 75 % am-12.30 pm (in Ribeauvillé)55 % 80% 10.30 am-1.30 pm (in Riquewihr) Monday 25 thDecember: closed offices

January Monday to Friday: 10.00 am-12.00 pm / 2.00 pm-5.00 pm Saturday 06/01: 9.30 am 12.30 pm (in Ribeauvillé) 2.00 pm-5.00 pm (in Riquewihr) Monday 1 st and Sunday 7 th January: closed offices

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