Top Things to do in Alsace
What to do and see in Alsace, Grand Est: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Alsace, France including Fort De Schoenenbourg, Point d'Orgue, Conservatoire des Arts Et Techniques Graphiques, Choco-Story COLMAR, Ancien camp de concentration de Natzweiler-Struthof, Cite de l'Automobile, Cite du Train - Patrimoine SNCF, Musee historique de la Ville de Strasbourg, Musee du Bagage, Musee de la Folie Marco.
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1. Fort De Schoenenbourg
2. Point d'Orgue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Point d'Orgue is a heritage awareness centre housed in a listed building of the ancient abbey of Marmoutier. Its aim is to showcase and add value to an outstanding part of the Alsace heritage, the organ. This innovative site offers unexpected new experiences, combining new technologies, hands-on interaction and experiments… throughout the year you can find temporary exhibitions and unusual events
3. Conservatoire des Arts Et Techniques Graphiques
4. Choco-Story COLMAR
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
5. Ancien camp de concentration de Natzweiler-Struthof
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4.5 based on 696 reviews
Site officiel de l'ancien camp de concentration de Natzweiler-Struthof, le seul camp nazi sur le territoire français, alors en Alsace annexée
Reviewed By Titch-the-Witch - Romanel, Switzerland
This is a beautiful location with a horrific history. I think this is one of the lesser known concentration camps but it is worth a visit. It is set on a fairly steep slope which was an additional problem for those interned here. There is a film in the main building as well as information about other camps. On the site itself there are only a few barracks left, including one used for "experiments" on the prisoners where there is also a gas chamber and a cremation oven. Off the main site there is another gas chamber in what used to be a hall used for parties. It is thought-provoking and shocking that over 20,000 people perished here. I don't consider this would be a suitable visit for younger children.
6. Cite de l'Automobile
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4.5 based on 2,723 reviews
With 400 vehicles on show, the Schlumpf Collection is certainly the most prestigious collection in the world. This is demonstrated by the two Bugatti Royales, including the famous Coupé Napoléon, the 150 Bugatti, Hispano-Suiza, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Maybach, Mercedes models, etc. From the first car, a Panhard-Levassor from 1894, to the present day, the Cité de l'Automobile brings the saga of the automobile to life. A living history as visitors can start a vintage car with a crank.
Reviewed By U5740AYdavidj
With over 400 vehicles in sparkling condition , it is said to be the largest auto museum in the world , a real must see if you are anything of a car enthusiast , impossible to do it full justice in one visit . Only one criticism , it is heavily slanted to French makes , particularly Bugatti’s , and you have to search very hard to find he odd Bentley , Jag , or Aston Martin .
7. Cite du Train - Patrimoine SNCF
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4.5 based on 1,614 reviews
Visit the Cité du Train in Mulhouse and discover two centuries of history and the largest railway museum in Europe spread over 60,000 m². At the heart of SNCF heritage, the Cité du Train takes you back to France’s great railway adventure, from its origins in 1827 to the present day. • The Scenic Route: 27 items based on 6 themes in the spectacular atmosphere of a movie set. • The Platforms of History: 64 items of railway equipment retracing the chronology of the railways in France. • Railway Panorama: exhibition and outdoor activity area with a breathtaking view of modern trains circulating.
Reviewed By Mrsdibble - Athens, Greece
Beautifully displayed selection of all eras of locomotives. From the earliest steam to modern day 500kph electrics. Trains from French Emperors and Présidents and everything in between. Also the biggest and most detailed model train set - over 12 meters long. A sight to behold. Original film and video displays and antique carriages decorated and set up in their original style- when 1st Class was fitted with armchairs. Those were the days!
8. Musee historique de la Ville de Strasbourg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 584 reviews
Reviewed By schvitzNewYorkCity - New York City, United States
And it IS an interesting story. We knew nothing of the city's history other than it came French at some point. This nicely organized museum puts meat on that bone. Strasbourg's history as a free city, effectively a republic, until Louis XIV made it French, is a remarkable story. Definitely worth a visit.
9. Musee du Bagage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Come and discover the Luggage Museum, in the former premises of the Banque de France, rue Saint-Georges in Haguenau. In this fully redesigned setting, take a journey through time with a selection of legendary trunks, all part of a unique collection in Europe.
10. Musee de la Folie Marco
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