The village of Epfig stands in the open plains of the Bas-Rhin department (in the Alsace region of France) near Mittelbergheim and between Andlau and Ebersmunster.
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France This Way review: the village of Epfig is small but picturesque and there is an interesting chapel so it is worth visiting if you are exploring this region of Alsace
The village centre in Epfig is rather pretty, with some traditionally painted half-timbered houses around the Church of Saint-George (built in the 18th century), and there is also a town hall with an unusual bell tower above.
Chapel of Saint-Margaret
The main reason that visitors are attracted here is to see the lovely little chapel on the edge of Epfig. The Chapel of Saint-Margaret (chapelle Sainte-Marguerite) is small yet perfectly formed (in the shape of a cross) and one of the little highlights of the region.
The current chapel dates back to the 11th century, when it was built on the site of an even earlier chapel. Note in particular the frescoed interior and vaulted ceiling, and the arcaded portion around the outside of the chapel.
A more unusual 'feature' at Epfig chapel is the ossuary that contains hundreds of skulls and other bones.
The origins of the bones are unclear, with more colourful stories telling that they are the skulls of those who died in a great battle near Epfig in the 16th century, and historians suggesting they are simply overflow from an overfull cemetery.
Attractions nearby
Enthusiasts of religious architecture will want to visit the monastery at Mont-Saint-Odile, in a peaceful setting north-east of Epfig.
There are also several picturesque villages close to hand including Itterswilller and Mittelbergheim (listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France) among others.
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You can find more travel ideas in the Bas-Rhin guide and the Alsace guide.
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Places to visit near Epfig
Mittelbergheim
Mittelbergheim is one of several Alsave villages classed among the most beautiful in France, and a local base for wine production and tasting
Mittelbergheim guide
Barr
Less visited than many, Barr is something of an undiscovered gem among the popular Alsace villages
Barr guide
Chateau d'Andlau
It is the views as much as the castle itself at Chateau Andlau that provide a substantial part of the attraction
Chateau d'Andlau guide
Ebersmunster Abbey
The remarkable baroque style Abbey Church of Ebersmunster is the principal place of interest in this village
Ebersmunster Abbey guide
Mont-Sainte-Odile
Mont-Saint-Odile is a very popular pilgrimage destination, and has been since the mircles of Odile in the 7th century
Mont-Sainte-Odile guide
Selestat
One interesting feature of Selestat is the very wide range of architectural styles seen in the buildings and monuments
Selestat guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Bas-Rhin
Address: Epfig, Barr, Sélestat-Erstein, Alsace, 67680, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 48.3597, longitude 7.46389
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Itterswiller: ville fleurie 4* (2 km)
- Mittelbergheim: most beautiful village (4 km)
- Domaine du Windeck: remarkable garden (11 km)
- Obernai: recommended detour (12 km)
- Cigoland: zoo or wildlife park (12 km)
- Parc du château de Kintzheim: remarkable garden (13 km)
- Champ du Feu: site of natural beauty (15 km)
- Diebolsheim: ville fleurie 4* (17 km)
- Bergheim: ville fleurie 4* (19 km)
- Ribeauville: ville fleurie 4* (21 km)
- Marckolsheim: ville fleurie 4* (23 km)
- Hunawihr: most beautiful village (23 km)
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