Riquewihr: the pearl of the vineyards with a local guide and tastings Riquewihr: the Pearl of the Vineyard with a local guide and wine tastings

Discover Riquewihr in a different way with a local guide: ramparts, half-timbered houses, secrets, and tastings! A journey into the wine-growing and medieval past of one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Riquewihr, between precious stones and ancient legends – Unusual 2-hour guided tour Riquewihr is often compared to a fairy-tale setting... but behind its colorful facades and flower-filled balconies lies a rich, eventful and sometimes little-known history that only a careful eye can decipher.

Join your local guide for two hours of intense discovery through the historical layers, hidden symbols, and forgotten stories of this iconic village. Between a fortified town, a merchant city, and a wine-growing stronghold, Riquewihr reveals a completely different side, much more mysterious and captivating than it appears. Here's what this tour has in store for you:

The powerful medieval walls and fortified gates: witnesses to a time when Riquewihr played a strategic role in trade and defense. The noble houses of the 16th century: decorated with frescoes, coats of arms, and mottos, they tell the story of the ambitions of merchant families. Ancient symbols and signs: protective crosses, coded motifs, dates, and messages to decipher.
The thieves' tower and the old prisons: medieval justice, exemplary punishments, and collective fears. Stories of Alsatian witches: when the line between legend and historical fact becomes blurred... Discover how certain women were accused, tried, and sometimes burned at a time when superstition ruled the law.
Secret passages, inner courtyards, and forgotten alleyways: a discreet and intimate side of Riquewihr, reserved for the curious. The central role of wine: how wine culture has shaped the village's economy, architecture, and reputation over the centuries. Tasting of the famous Riquewihr macarons.

Your guide will punctuate the tour with unusual anecdotes, stories of local life, historical facts and popular beliefs, offering you a total immersion in the living history of Riquewihr. Why choose this tour? To discover the hidden Riquewihr, beyond the clichés To read the stone and wood like history books To understand the links between local legends and historical events
To enjoy a moment of sharing and learning with a passionate guide Also suitable for children. Tour departure point: Place Fernand Zeyer Please wear comfortable shoes. The tour will take place even in rainy weather.

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