VISITING the Musée Théodore Deck et des Pays VISITING the Écomusée d’Alsace du Florival Over 75 traditional and contemporary buildings, within In an ancient Canonical building of the 18th century, a natural area unaffected by the passage of time, the Musée Théodore DECK and of the Florival region featuring the skills and crafts of yesteryear and the houses the most prestigious collection of earthenware daily activities of the village people. Ecomusée d'Alsace by Théodore DECK (1823 - 1891), some five hundred is a living museum village: a centre for conserving, exhibits of naturalistic motifs and oriental influences. exhibiting and highlighting the heritage and traditions Set out on five levels, this Musée de France also showcases local resources (mineralogy and of our region and setting them alongside our new lifestyles. Daily events are: Craftsmen at work, cooking, archaeology) and provides an overview of the history interactive workshops for kids and adults, guided tours of the town (the remains of the Principality of Murbach Chemin du Grosswald in a horse or tractor-driven carriage or in a boat, and highlights of the industrial development of the 68190 Ungersheim demonstrations, theme trails. The month of December 1 rue du 4 Février town in the 19th century). Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 74 44 74 68500 Guebwiller sees the village all dressed up in its Christmas finery, Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 74 22 89 [email protected] with special events and illuminations. www.ecomusee.alsace [email protected] www.ville-guebwiller.fr/culture/lieux-culturels/musee-deck Public price : 15 € A free entry Public price : 5 € A free entry VISITING the Vivarium du Moulin VISITING the Nef des Jouets A Face to face with insects and spiders! There–s an old Joëlle and Jean-Richard HAEUSSER's toys collection is to flour mill in Alsace where you are greeted by a giant 4- be housed in the Commandery of St. John of the metrehight praying mantis keeping watch over its Sovereign Order of Malta. This collection contains both domain. While the mill has long since stopped antique and contemporary toys : dolls, figurines, cars, production, the building now houses some sixty species trains, bord games, building sets, artisanal, scientific of insects and spiders from all over de world. and technical toys, cut-outs, children's books ... Numerous events are organised all over the year, ask for the program. 6 rue du Moulin 12 rue Jean Jaurès 68610 Lautenbach-Zell 68360 Soultz Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 74 02 48 Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 74 30 92 [email protected] [email protected] www.vivariumdumoulin.org www.ville-soultz.fr/p_nefdesjouets.aspx Public price : 8 € A free entry Public price : 5 € A free entry VISITING the Musée du Bucheneck VISITING the Dominicains de Haute-Alsace Bucheneck watercastle is a seignorial home, possessed At the crossroad of the latest digital technology and the by several noble families. In 1289, it becames the home ancient history of this former convent, earphone of the Bischop–s bailiff. It was sold to private persons guided tours allow us to lose ourselves in the turbulent as a national property in 1793. Since 1977, it has been history of the Dominicans, preachers of the 14th the property of Soultz and then the historical museum century to present musical and multimedia projects. of the town. We invite you to dream away on a deckchair set in the Soultz is represented in 10 rooms – with its historic cloisters or the magnetic garden, or to enjoy violet- figureheads, bygone art items, costumes... all of which flavoured ice-cream at the snack bar' areas all which take us back into time for this city's past. make you feel far away and relaxed. 34 rue des Dominicains Rue Kageneck 68500 Guebwiller 68360 Soultz Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 62 21 82 Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 76 02 22 [email protected] [email protected] www.les-dominicains.com www.ville-soultz.fr/p_bucheneck.aspx Public price : 5 € Public price : 4 € A free entry A free entry EDUCATING YOURSELF in Guebwiller and Pays du EDUCATING YOURSELF in the Guebwiller region Florival The Guebwiller and Pays du Florival Tourist Office is happy to offer you a free tour for one on the following. The Guebwiller region offers for rental audio guides to In July and August, dates and times of visits available at accompany you while visiting many remarkable places, www.tourisme-guebwiller.fr including 6 Romanesque sites (Murbach, Saint Léger in . The basilica of Thierenbach Guebwiller, etc.), 5 Baroque sites (Thierenbach Basilica, . The Guebwiller wine-growing area Notre-Dame of Guebwiller, etc.), the Dominicains of . The Murbach Abbey Haute-Alsace, etc. The old town of Soultz . Couvent of Antonins . The town of Soultzmatt . The Dominicans of Haute Alsace Office de Tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller Office de Tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller 45 rue de la République 45 rue de la République 68500 Guebwiller 68500 Guebwiller Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 76 10 63 Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 76 10 63 [email protected] [email protected] www.tourisme-guebwiller.fr www.tourisme-guebwiller.fr Public price : 2 € A free audio guide Public price : 4.5 € A free guided tour GETTING SOME FRESH AIR in the Markstein Grand ENJOYING YOURSELF in luge track Ballon mountains The Markstein Grand Ballon mountains, located in the heart of the Hautes-Vosges, offer you all the pleasures of the mountains, both in summer and winter: alpine Luge track at Le Markstein ! On your own or with skiing, Nordic skiing, hiking, snowkiting, handgliding & friends, take a seat, sit back and enjoy this thrilling ride paragliding, luge track and other fun activities! And on a track that–s suitable for all. Experience the speed snowshoe outings are ideal for having a great time with and feel the power as you hurtle round the tight family or friends. In the mountains, get together with bends... Excitement guaranteed ! the ones you love to share moments. Site du Markstein Grand-Ballon Guide randonnées raquettes Maison d’accueil Tél. 00 33 (0)6 20 65 93 16 Maison d’accueil du Markstein 68610 Le Markstein [email protected] 68610 Le Markstein Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 82 14 46 www.destinationsportnature.com Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 82 14 46 [email protected] [email protected] Markstein : www.lemarkstein.net Grand-Ballon : www.grand-ballon.net One free ski pass OR Public price : 5 € A descent in luge track one free snowshoe hike RIDING a bike VISITING the Parc du Petit Prince At the heart of Alsace, between Colmar and Mulhouse, come to live with your family, an unforgettable The Tourist Office offer a discount for a bike experience in the world's first air park! " All grown-ups from April to October. Booking recommended. were once children... but only few of them remember it." In one day, find your child's soul again thanks to 34 attractions and original activities that will immerse you in the poetic universe of the Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry. Office de Tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller 45 rue de la République Parc du Petit Prince 68500 Guebwiller 68190 Ungersheim Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 76 10 63 Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 62 43 00 [email protected] [email protected] www.tourisme-guebwiller.fr www.parcdupetitprince.com A reduction to choice : Reduced entrance : - Rent a mountainbike for half a day for free - 20€ adults instead of 21€ - Rent an electronic bicycle for half a day and get 3€ reduction - 16€ children instead of 17€ - Rent an electronic bicycle for a Whole day and get a reduction of 7€ - 64€ for the whole family instead of 69€ VISITING the Musée Electropolis VISITING the Musée de la Régence In this beautiful palace which once belong to the It's the story of an enthralling adventure, that of Habsbourg family, discover a varied collection of items. electricity. It started back in Ancient Times, crossed the The archaeological section exhibits 7 000 year-old centuries with several discoveries, theories and ceramics, while another part of the museum reminds inventions until the present day, where everything is the visitors of the history and bonds between electric ! You can take part in experiments and observe Ensisheim and the Habsbourg family between the XIII strange phenomena that will make your hair stand on th and XVII th centuries. They turned the city into the end ! New : an exhibition area dedicated to the energy capital of their Rhine possessions, making their own issues of the XXI th century. currency. Other curious item : a meteorite dating back 1492, the oldest to have ever been observed and conserved in the world. A 3rd section shows the lye's 55 rue du Pâturage role and importance within the region, as well as the 68100 Mulhouse Place de l’Eglise miner's daily life (documents, items, tools...). Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 32 48 50 68190 Ensisheim [email protected] Tél. 00 33 (0)3 89 26 49 54 www.musee-electropolis.fr [email protected] www.ville-ensisheim/site/p_musee.html Public price : 9 € A reduced price of 7,50 € Public price : 2 € A reduced price of 1 € VISITING the Zoo de Mulhouse FALLING UNDER THE SPELL OF the Paradis des Sources Located on the Wine Route, only 25 minutes from Mulhouse and Colmar, Le Paradis Des Sources offers you a combined meal-show in the same venue, similar 1 200 animals, 170 species, 25 hectares of open space.