Village · France · Grand Est

Riquewihr

Walled Alsace wine village of half-timbered houses surrounded by vineyards.

about 1.5 h

For storytellers

Why Riquewihr matters

Riquewihr is one of the prettiest villages on the Alsace Wine Route. Its walls enclose a single main street of timbered houses and cellar doors, with vines running right to the gate. Visit in the evening when the day-trippers leave.

Talking points

  • Vines grow right up to the village walls.
  • Riesling is the local star.
  • It is lovely in the evening.

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What to see in Riquewihr

Scenic route

Alsace Wine Route

Riquewihr, France

Scenic road through vineyard villages at the foot of the Vosges.

Neighbourhood

Riquewihr Old Town

Riquewihr, France

Walled wine village that looks like a storybook.

Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.