Gueberschwihr, pittoresque et médiéval
Le village de Gueberschwihr est cité en tant que tel au 7ème siècle. De nombreux nobles y installèrent leur résidence au 11ème siècle. Signe de la richesse du terroir, de nombreux ordres et maisons religieuses y étaient possessionnés et y prélevaient la dîme en vin. Mais cette richesse attira les convoitises et le village fut pillé à plusieurs reprises lors des guerres. Aujourd'hui, Gueberschwihr, cité médiévale pittoresque, est un village caractéristique de la Route des Vins d'Alsace. Blottie à flanc de coteaux dans un écrin verdoyant, cette charmante bourgade qui a gardé son charme d'antan et son authenticité vous invite à découvrir son riche patrimoine : maisons à colombages, porches sculptés, architecture remarquable, fleurissement et vignoble réjouiront les yeux des curieux. Dominant la place du village, le clocher roman du 12ème siècle, joyau du village, est une des étapes incontournables de la Route Romane d'Alsace.
Gueberschwihr, pittoresk und mittelalterlich
Gueberschwihr wurde schon im 8. Jahrhundert genannt. Mehrere Adelsfamilien ließen sich im 11. Jahrhundert dort nieder. Der Reichtum des Dorfes zog die Begierde der Feinde auf sich und Gueberschwihr wurde mehrmals ausgeplündert. Heute ist Gueberschwihr ein mittelalterliches pittoreskes Dorf, charakteristisch für die Orte der elsässischen Weinstrasse. Diese reizende Ortschaft, die ihren damaligen Charme und ihre Echtheit behalten hat, lädt Sie dazu ein, sein reiches Erbe zu entdecken.
Gueberschwihr, picturesque and medieval
Gueberschwihr was mentioned in the 8th century. Many noble families settled down in Gueberschwihr from the 11th century. Their wealth drew a lot of invaders and the village was plundered many times. Nowadays Gueberschwihr is a picturesque village, characteristic of the Wine Route with its rich heritage.
Parking: N 48° 00.250 E 007° 16.550
Q1 / Statue: N 48° 00.242 E 007° 16.572
Look up ! Which person with a basket carried on the back is here represented ?
- the Christmas Father, A=10
- a joiner, A=20
- a wine grower, A=30
Q2 / At the sign Au Dauphin: N 48° 00.197 E 007° 16.573
The window on this house is like an overhang. It's a typical architectural construction of the Renaissance. What's the name of this window ?
– oriel window, B=10
– picture window, B=20
– balcony, B=30
Q3 / The Blessed Virgin's fountain: N 48° 00.163 E 007° 16.558
This fountain was built in 1847. It was restored in 1998. How many sides do you count ? =C
Q4 / Gate of Pfaffenheim: N 48° 00.107 E 007° 16.553
Pfaffenheim is the next village. This gate was one of the entrance of the town. Next to the gateway, there is a porch with a shield decorated with a clover. Which year is writen on the shield ? =D
Q5 / Brook: N 48° 00.145 E 007° 16.460
This fountain is situated near the brook in the highest part of the village. Two dates are engraved on the fountain and on the flume. Add these two dates. =E
Q6 / Porch: N 48° 00.198 E 007° 16.497
At nr 18, you can see a double porch. How many times can you read the letter E on the shield ? =F
Q7 / Church: N 48° 00.270 E 007° 16.520
Here is the church Saint Pantaleon. Its bell tower is one of the oldest of the region (12th century). Behind the church, you can see some Merovingian sarcophagus. With which material is built the church ?
- yellow sandstone from Rouffach, G=10
- pink sandstone from the Vosges, G=20
- grey granite from Brittany, G=30
The treasure: Bravo ! You've answered all the questions. Now you can find the treasure ! Enjoy the landscape !
N48°00.Nord / E007°16.Est
Nord=(D/F)-A-4
Est=((G+C)*B)+374