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The Northern Vosges Regional - Strasbourg , Alsace, France
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Alsace vacations- Visits and excursions, Alsace discovery circuits, Wine route,
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The Northern Vosges Regional
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Park Reserve
This vast region, named "Réserve de la biosphère" in 1998 by a UNESCO-supported program, is composed of more than 120,000 hectares spreading over two regions: Alsace and Lorraine. Far from being just a "natural reserve" or an "amusement park", the Northern Vosges Regional Park is a place where economic and tourist activities and protection of the environment are two equal priorities. Beautiful landscapes, arts and crafts, natural treasures, a warm welcome... Take a deep breath of fresh air in Petite-Pierre.
Petite Pierre, literally "Little Rock", rhymes with "happiness" in French, and that is exactly what you'll feel here. This Vosges country is a little piece of paradise, a haven of peace in the heartland of Mother Nature. That has to be the reason why numerous Alsatian city dwellers come here regularly for a breath of fresh air and gourmet delights.
The perfect starting point for a hike or drive, the city of Petite Pierre itself also has many sights to see. The "Château de la Petite-Pierre" was built in the 9th century, restored in the 12th century, and then fortified by Vauban in 1680. This castle also houses the Center for the Northern Vosges Regional Park and several exposition halls. The Seals of Alsace Museum is located in the former Saint Louis Chapel, built for the garnisonned Catholic soldiers from 1683-1684. The "Héraldisme et sigillographie" exposition presents various seals, castings, coats of arms and oriflammes which evoke the life during the Feudal Period.
It's fascinating! In a former artillery store, the Arts & Traditions Museum presents a collection of different models for the famous Alsatian Cake pan, the "springerle". The Pagan House with Renaissance-style architecture was built in 1534 on the site of an ancient Roman look-out tower. And at the time of the Celts, Petite Pierre was already well-known as a "Mecca" in Alsace for magical and sacred ceremonies.
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