Riquewihr is another city I have previously visited. Having fond memories of the town, I scheduled a stop on this trip. G and I are suckers for a medieval city, and this one fit the bill perfectly. Riquewihr is well-preserved and looks much like it did five hundred years ago. Like Colmar, Riquewihr was not damaged in World War II. Interestingly, many of the medieval fortifications still exist including the gate and ramparts.
Eleven kilometers from Colmar, Riquewihr is popular for its architecture as well as its wine. Historically, the village was a trading hub for both Alsation and German wine. Although G and I did not try the wine there, we did wander around the medieval streets and into a couple of tourist shops including an amazing Christmas shop.
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| Gate to the village |
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| A side street in Riquewihr |
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| Main Street |
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| Dolder Tower |
Like so many other cities we've visited on this trip, Riquewihr is beautiful. I am so glad we were able to go to one of the little wine villages in the Alsace on this trip.
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