City Break in Sélestat !
A weekend or 2 days in Sélestat
Get away for a short break or a weekend, with your family, your partner or your friends...
Here are our suggestions for making the most of Sélestat, Alsace's 3rd largest town for its heritage and a Town of Art and History.
A turnkey city break in the heart of Alsace!
Day 1
Morning:
The tour of Sélestat's historic center begins with the “In the footsteps of the lion and the giant Sletto” walking tour. The 2-hour itinerary takes in the main sights of the humanist city in 24 stages detailed in a brochure.
Lunchtime :
It's lunchtime, time for a much-needed break! On the terrace or in a more intimate setting, our restaurateurs welcome you to satisfy every appetite.
Afternoon:
Rejuvenated after your meal, head for the Humanist Library. This museum invites you on a journey through medieval manuscripts and 15th and 16th century prints, in a resolutely modern building redesigned by architect Rudy Ricciotti. Follow in the footsteps of the famous humanist Beatus Rhenanus, thanks to the precious testimony left by his library, listed in UNESCO's Memory of the World register. Other treasures await you, such as the Baptismal Act of America (1507).
Time for a snack!
Enjoy a delicious pastry or homemade ice cream in one of our tearooms or to take away, and indulge in a peaceful moment in the Hortus Beatus garden or on the banks of the canoeing lake.
Day 2
Morning:
On this second day, you'll head to the Maison du Pain d'Alsace. It's impossible to miss this must-see place right in the heart of Sélestat. The smell of warm bread just out of the oven is an irresistible invitation to taste it. Entering the Maison du Pain means discovering the work of the bakers who make bread, kougelhopfs, pretzels and other regional and local specialities. But it's also a museum where you can find out more about the bakery trade, past and present, and the history of bread in all its forms, from the ear to the flour.
Lunch:
At lunchtime, for those who can't resist the temptation (from May to September), you can enjoy tartines prepared with local produce or quiches with a slice of seasonal homemade tart for dessert, in the lounge or on the terrace.
Afternoon:
Put on your trainers and discover part of the Ill*Wald nature reserve, a protected corner of nature just outside Sélestat. A 5km interpretation trail, l'Ill aux trésors, gives you an insight into the different landscapes, flora and fauna that have shaped the town. A great way to go green just outside the city.
Or (alternative proposal)
If you feel like discovering a more contemporary side of the city, you can follow the contemporary art trail, which will take you from work of art to work of art integrated into the public space.
Finally, to round off your short break in style and make sure you don't go home empty-handed, take the time to wander the shopping streets, looking for souvenirs and local produce to take home with you!
With your head full of memories, welcome back and ....believe us, you'll be back!
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