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Guided tour: Turckheim, a medieval town - in French  

Add to my calendar -- -- Europe/Paris Guided tour: Turckheim, a medieval town - in French Nestled in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, Turckheim is a small medieval city of character, charming for its heritage linked to the history of the vine. A former city of the Decapolis, come and discover its 3 imposing gates, witnesses of the old fortifications. You will be seduced by its civil monuments of the 17th and 18th centuries such as the Corps de Garde, the Town Hall, half-timbered houses typical of Alsatian architecture, the Sainte-Anne church with its Romanesque bell tower. The authentic song of the night watchman still resounds in the city from May to October during his rounds at 10 pm. The tour is conducted in French - places are limited. Tickets can be purchased on the website Turckheim infoturckheim@tourisme-colmar.com

Adress :
Rue Wickram, Corps de Garde
68230 Turckheim
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Event dates :

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Opening hours :
10:30 am

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Nestled in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, Turckheim is a small medieval city of character, charming for its heritage linked to the history of the vine. A former city of the Decapolis, come and discover its 3 imposing gates, witnesses of the old fortifications. You will be seduced by its civil monuments of the 17th and 18th centuries such as the Corps de Garde, the Town Hall, half-timbered houses typical of Alsatian architecture, the Sainte-Anne church with its Romanesque bell tower. The authentic song of the night watchman still resounds in the city from May to October during his rounds at 10 pm. The tour is conducted in French - places are limited. Tickets can be purchased on the website

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Venue
  Tourist Office - Rue Wickram - Corps de garde
Target audience
  Adults (individuals)
  Children (individuals)
  Couple
  Families

Dates and opening hours


Start hours
  10:30 am

Prices


Rate
  Rates Adults: 7 € / Children from 12 to 18 years: 5 € / Children under 12 years: free

LOCALISATION

Rue Wickram, Corps de Garde
68230 Turckheim

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