Mont Sainte-Odile and Obernai

Drive through Rosheim, Boersch and Ottrott, all picturesque villages along the Alsace Wine Route. Rosheim is particularly famous for its majestic church, Saint Pierre and Paul, jewel of the romantic art of the 12th century. Boersch not only features 3 surrounding gateways from the 14th century, but also a remarkable Town Hall of Renaissance style with a staircase turret and an angle oriel.

Every Alsacian knows about the Rouge d'Ottrott which is the only real red wine in Alsace, but not everyone knows that the village has retained numerous half-timbered houses of Renaissance style.

Drive through the forest of the Vosges Mountain to Mont Sainte-Odile and visit the convent of the "Patron Saint of Alsace". Odile was born blind and miraculously recovered her eyesight while being christened at the age of twelve. In 720 she surrendered her soul to God and the site became a place of pilgrimage.

Built on a rocky spur at 763 meters high, it offers a panoramic view of the plain of Alsace. The visit includes Sainte-Odile's Chapel which contains her relics, the Church of the Monastry, the Cloister yard adorned with flowers beds and a statue of Sainte-Odile and the Chapel of the Cross, the oldest part of the Monastry which looks like a Roman Crypt thanks to its very low vault and central column.

Descend to Obernai the second most visited place in north Alsace after Strasbourg. The City Hall, started in 1370 and expanded in 1523 is easy to recognize with a unique carved stone balcony and decorated bow window. The Kappelturm Belfry reaching 59 meters high was used as a lookout for the town. Also visible from the market square is the Corn Exchange House, whose bell was used to announce the opening and the closing of the market.

Schedule Details Departs:

Seasonal

April 01 to December 31

Daily, except Monday

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: Tour departs from hotels located in Strasbourg within the city center, or no further than 5 kilometers outside of the city center Departure Time: 9:30am Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 12:30pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pickup is provided from hotels located within the city center, or no further than 5 kilometers outside of the city center. Please advise your full hotel name and address at the time of booking.

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