This attractive town sits below the southern Vosges Mountains, surrounded by terraced Grand Cru vineyards, about 25m/40 km southwest of Colmar.
Walk along pedestrian-only streets and admire the 16th-century town hall and other ancient buildings surrounding Place Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc Square).
The artistic abbots of Murbach built much of Guebwiller during the 13th and 14th centuries, and the town has three notable churches:
Sample a variety of excellent Alsatian wines in the tasting room at Domaine Schlumberger. There is no charge and you can stop in weekdays from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. For lunch, try The Winegrower’s Tavern (La Taverne du Vigneron) $$. It’s small and popular, so arrive early or reserve a table in advance. Dinner choices are authentic and well prepared at The Garden of the Senses (Le Jardin des Sens) $$$. The presentations are lovely and artistic, which adds to the pleasure of trying various dishes prepared with fresh, local products. Make a reservation and ask to sit on the terrace if the weather is good.
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