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Riquewihr is a beautiful town located in the Alsace region of France. A medieval village with colorful half-timber houses dating back to the 15th and 18th centuries. Riquewihr is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the most beautiful villages of France association). Surrounded by a fortress and overlooked by a castle, it was one of the few towns not destroyed in World War II.
Located 25 mins from the town of Colmar and the 45 mins from the city of Strasbourg, it makes for a wonderful day trip. We were on a river cruise down the Rhine, and Riquewihr was our first stop. I fell in love with this quaint village.
It is known for its Riesling and other wines, which is evident by the miles of rolling vineyards surrounding the town. Also, if you are a Disney fan, this village may remind you of somewhere. Riquewihr was one of two French villages that were the inspiration for Belle’s “Little Town,” in the movie Beauty and the Beast.
So what is there to do and see in this storybook town?
Stroll along the cobblestone streets and take photos of the colorfully painted houses. There are two main streets and lots of little alleys. One can find wineries, restaurants, bakeries, and plenty of little shops.
We had a delicious lunch of meats and cheeses and, of course, wine at Relais de Moines. The restaurant has three dining rooms, plus an outdoor terrace. The décor was charming.
The museum houses 13th-century artifacts, such as weapons, guns, and fortification parts. It tells the story of Riquewihr. Housed in a tower, it is also a watch and a bell tower. We did not have time to go in, but I have heard it is quite impressive.
During our visit to Riquewihr, we visited Dopff au Moulin.
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We met with a team member and heard the story behind the winery. We learned the history of the family and the town. We learned how the grapes grow, the harvesting process and production. We tasted quite a few wines and had time to browse in the store. It was a lovely experience. One thing to keep in mine, tastings in Europe are not small. Each wine tasting was about half a glass. I was feeling good when we left and a bit tired on the bus ride back to the ship.
One simply can not go to France without experiencing these delectable macarons.
Our day in Riquewihr was terrific. I would love to go back and experience more in this region. Oh, and perhaps have a macaron or two.
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Wella | 16th Feb 20
This is beautiful! The post and the pictures that you took look amazing! And yes, the place did remind me of Beauty and the Beast before you even mentioned it. You got an eye for beauty. Keep taking those beautiful pictures and writing about it 😀
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Why thank you so much. I appreciate this more than you know. This is why I share my journey.
Liz | 24th Feb 20
This looks like a lovely town! It’s like living in a postcard! Is it bike-friendly?
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Yes! We saw people biking.
Alice | 24th Feb 20
Thank you for the beautiful pictures and descriptions of the town. I love traveling to other places through other people’s blogs. Most of them I will never get to visit.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you get to visit some.
Cindy | 24th Feb 20
I so want to visit here. I love the quaintness and fairy tale feel to it. The macaroons helped too! I will take one of each (maybe two)!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I had 3. LOL!
Eva | 24th Feb 20
This city is BEAUTIFUL! This whole region is on my bucket list. I’ve been dying to do a Europe trip of “storybook towns”
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Yes, that would be an amazing trip! I may have to do a blog post on that.
jen | 24th Feb 20
how cool is this?? Walt would have loved it!! I love that you saw a rainbow… how perfect!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
That was the icing on the cake.
Debbie | 24th Feb 20
I enjoyed reading about this lovely place. Your pictures are beautiful too! Thank you for sharing!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you!
Ramae Hamrin | 24th Feb 20
Wow! I really enjoyed your colorful photos. I can only imagine how wonderful it was to be there in person — and tasting the Riesling and macaroons! If I were to go to France, places like this would be at the very top of my list. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you for commenting. It was beautiful.
Melissa | 24th Feb 20
What a charming place! I love reading about and seeing photos of unique places I didn’t know existed. Thanks for sharing!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you for stopping by.
Tricia Snow | 24th Feb 20
The food … the champagne! I love it! Everything looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Yes, champagne is my favorite. It was amazing.
Holly Bird | 24th Feb 20
What a fun place to visit! You always have the best post! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing place!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Awww.. thank you so much.
Tiffany | 24th Feb 20
What an amazing place to visit – looks just like a fairy tale!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
It really felt like one too.
Lisa Manderino | 24th Feb 20
You had me a sweet treat! I want to go!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
LOL! Yes any place with sweet treats is on my list.
Lucy | 24th Feb 20
these pictures make me want to jump on a plane and go right now!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Me too!
Angela Sedlak | Mean Green Chef | 25th Feb 20
This truly is a fairytale vacation, I adore your photos! And I would definitely love to visit and partake in a few of those gem-like macarons lol
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I bet you could recreate them.
Jennifer | 25th Feb 20
Riquewihr looks like a town I’d like to visit.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
GO!!!
Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life | 25th Feb 20
What a charming town and what a trip!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
It really is. I can’t wait to go back.
Sandi | 25th Feb 20
It’s such a lovely little hamlet. We went to a wine tasting there last fall when we were touring with AmaWaterways.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
We were on an Adventures by Disney trip, but the boat was AmaWaterways. I was very impressed with the ship and the service.
Jenny | 25th Feb 20
What a cute town. Great info, would love to visit one day!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
So much fun!
Sydney Delong | 25th Feb 20
I love Beauty and the Beast, and can see the resemblance!!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Right???
vanessa | 25th Feb 20
This town’s name is hard to pronounce, but its beauty is astounding. France is on my bucket list already, but now I may have to add this little stop to the trip.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Please do. You will not regret it.
Noelle | 25th Feb 20
Wow, it looks like a wonderful place to visit. Yes, it does look like a town Belle could be in.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I kept waiting for her to pop out!
Adrienne | 25th Feb 20
I just love towns like this. They make me feel happy and at peace. I am happy you had a wonderful trip
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you. Yes, it makes me happy to relive the moments.
Christina Furnival | 26th Feb 20
My brother and his fiancé have been there and spoke highly of it too!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Nice! I had never heard of it until we went on our trip.
Stacey Billingsley | 26th Feb 20
I love your pictures! I directed Beauty and the Beast last year, so I really got a kick out of seeing the pictures of this area of France. I was thinking to myself, We weren’t far off the track as far as our village houses went! I love the pictures of the macarons, too. Those are my daughter’s favorite treats!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
How fun!! That is one of my favorite stories.
Wendy Robinson | 27th Feb 20
I love little villages like this. So pretty, the food is usually local and fantastic and the people are so curious about visitors and friendly.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Yes, so, so nice. We had some great food and wine.
Brianna Creef | 27th Feb 20
I would spend all day in this town after looking at these photos and hearing your story. Clearly I need to look into more river cruises!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Aww.. thank you. More to come from that cruise. Stay tuned.
Cindy | 27th Feb 20
This looks so lovely. Makes me want to find a cafe so I can just watch people and take in the ambiance.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Yes, we did that as well.
Melissa | 27th Feb 20
Wow. This is getting added to my bucket list! Thanks for sharing your tips and pictures!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you and yes, bucket list-worthy.
Yuri | 27th Feb 20
Wow. This place look very very interesting. The dessert looks amazing. Thanks for sharing 😊
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you for stopping by.
Leeanne | 27th Feb 20
Between the winery and the macarons, I would be in heaven. This is the kind of village that I loved visiting while in Europe. Getting to know the people and the best restaurants are so much fun.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Absolutely!
Stacey | 27th Feb 20
This is a place I would fall in love with as well. So picturesque! How beautiful.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I love it so much. It makes me happy.
Cathy | 27th Feb 20
Your photos are gorgeous! Our whole family would enjoy this, as we all love Beauty and the Beast. Thanks for sharing.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
One of my favorite movies and Princesses.
kmf | 27th Feb 20
I can see why you fell in love…I did also just looking at your photos. Would love to visit this medieval city in person!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I could stare at the photos all day long.
Julie Gazdecki | 27th Feb 20
I can see why you fell in love with this little town. I love how it was one of the towns that inspired Beauty and he Beast! Yes, I could totally see Belle sitting by the fountain!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I know! I can see Gaston coming up to her too. LOL
Charlotte | 27th Feb 20
I love your logo btw but this town looks so cozy and inviting!! It looks like the perfect place for a cup of coffee or glass of wine and relaxation.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thank you very much. I had to get my loving of running in there, as it is part of me.
Lisa Wells | 27th Feb 20
Your photographs are beautiful and this town looks so charming! I would love to visit there someday!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Thanks so much.
Jennifer Carlson | 28th Feb 20
What a lovely town, most definitely looks like it is straight out of a fairy tale!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
So many of these little European towns do.
Courtney | 29th Feb 20
This is a beautiful “Belle” storybook village! What a wonderful trip!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
It was an amazing trip.
Jordin | 29th Feb 20
Being a massive Disney fan, this town is on my Disney travel bucket list!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Yes, it is a can’t miss!
Missy | 1st Mar 20
Such beautiful buildings. I would not mind a macaron or two.
Heather | 12th Mar 20
Truly a beautiful place.
Brianna | 1st Mar 20
These are lovely pictures and the macarons look so delicious!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
They were very tasty.
Melissa Jones | 2nd Mar 20
That is adorable and amazing and I would love to see that in person!!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
It has so much charm.
Lisa | 2nd Mar 20
This is such a cute little place! How adorable!!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I wish I was there right now.
T.M. Brown | 2nd Mar 20
All I could think of was Belle in Beauty and the Beast singing about her “provincial town.” This looks absolutely adorable and just like a place I dream of visiting. Thank you for sharing – I’m putting this town on my France bucket list!
Heather | 12th Mar 20
I know, right. It is such a beautiful place.