Hunspach is south of Wissembourg in the Bas-Rhin department of the Alsace region, within the boundaries of the Natural Regional Park of North Vosges.
It will come as no surprise when you visit to learn that the village is officially classified as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France' since it is a gorgeous little village both very typical of those in the region...and at the same time completely unique.
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France This Way review: Hunspach is one of our favourite of the Alsace villages, and a visit is highly recommended
In the centre of Hunspach there are lots of very similar looking ancient colombage (half-timbered) houses, all painted white and it is this continuity of appearance that makes the village a bit unusual: many similar Alsace towns and villages have their houses painted in a profusion of pastel colours, which is also very picturesque but gives a very different look to the villages as a whole.
The houses in Hunspach are of course very old, but are so well maintained that you could almost think yourself in a new upmarket housing development. We do wonder what the original owners of the houses would think if they could see the village 'beautified' as it is today?!
You will notice that a good number of the houses have glass in the windows which looks rounded. This is a crafty trick to allow the residents to look out of the windows while stopping people on the outside from seeing in!
The village also appears to be full of keen gardeners as each house has a tiny garden crammed with plants. In season there are a profusion of flowers hanging from virtually all the windows in the town providing a very pretty contrast to the white houses: these flowers are mostly the 'trademark' geraniums that you will quickly come to associate with the villages of Alsace.
There is a tea shop in Hunspach making this a pleasant place to stop for a break. You will also find a couple of small shops and restaurants but facilities are generally quite limited.
Note: apparently when the local Maire of Hunspach has an announcement to make a town-crier cycles around the village with a bell announcing the news. Unfortunately there must have been no news to report when we visited...
You will also see a small church in the village, most notable for its red stone clocktower.
Attractions nearby
In stark contrast to the perfect village of Hunspach you can visit the nearby Fort de Schoenenbourg. This is a substantial concrete fortification that was part of the Maginot Line, created as part of the defences to prevent the invasion of France during the Second World War. This is the largest fort of its type in Alsace and a visit includes a tour of the extensive underground rooms and tunnels.
Back to visiting Alsace villages, you will find lots of interest in the region around Hunspach such as Seebach and Wissembourg, Cleebourg and Hoffen among many others - you will discover your own favourites when you visit.
You can find more travel ideas in the Bas-Rhin guide and the Alsace guide.
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Places to visit near Hunspach
Hoffen
In the heart of the Outre-Foret region, Hoffen is a small village but with very lovely white half-timbered houses
Hoffen guide
Wissembourg
Close to the French border with Germany, Wissembourg has many sights of interest and is also well placed to explore this area
Wissembourg guide
Lembach
The small town of Lembach is within the heart of the wooded valleys of the Vosges Regional Natural Park
Lembach guide
Chateau de Fleckenstein
The Chateau de Fleckenstein is one of the most imposing ruined castles along the Route des Chateaux in Alsace
Chateau de Fleckenstein guide
Haguenau
Haguenau is a town with several interesting monuments, churches and museums to visit
Haguenau guide
Bitche
The citadel in Bitche is very interesting, with videos explaining the history and sieges of the town
Bitche guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Bas-Rhin
Tourist classifications for Hunspach
Hunspach is classified as a one of the most beautiful village in France (plus beau villages)
Address: Hunspach, Soultz-sous-Forêts, Wissembourg, Alsace, 67250, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 48.9536, longitude 7.94306
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Wissembourg: recommended detour (9 km)
- Drusenheim: ville fleurie 4* (21 km)
- Jardin de la ferme bleue: remarkable garden (22 km)
- Jardin de l'Escalier: remarkable garden (30 km)
- Bitche: recommended detour (39 km)
- Bischheim: ville fleurie 4* (40 km)
- Jardin botanique de l'université de Strasbourg: remarkable garden (43 km)
- Strasbourg: town of art and history (43 km)
- Strasbourg Grand Ile: heritage site (43 km)
- Vosges-du-Nord: regional natural parc (47 km)
- Jardin botanique du col de Saverne: remarkable garden (49 km)
- Jardin du chateau de Kolbsheim: remarkable garden (51 km)
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