Location: Riquewihr, Alsace, France, Europe (Colmar 10 miles, Basel and Strasbourg airports 50 miles)
Accommodations: Duplex Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Welcome to an authentic 16th Century timber framed house listed with the French National Heritage! The Sentinel**** is a romantic and lovely apartment (50+ sqm) in Riquewihr, Alsace, one of the prettiest villages of Europe. The apartment recently came out of complete restoration works and is welcoming its guests with an official 4 star comfort and decoration rating from the French Ministry of Tourism. Careful restoration and decoration works offer ideal self catering accommodation for 2 persons with great value for money. A romantic and elegant living space spreads over the first floor: lounge, kitchen and Alsatian 'stub' (dining area). Bed room and bathroom are on the upper floor.
This romantic flat is organised in a medieval house listed as a national heritage building (Monument Historique). It is embedded in the medieval rampart (defence wall built 1500) of Riquewihr. On the mountainside, the medieval city wall is the western wall of the house. On the street side, it is an Alsatian traditional half-timber framed house. Decorated with great care and especially equipped for 1 couple looking for holiday accommodation on the Alsace wine route, at the foot of the Vosges and a few minutes by car to Colmar.
Some steep steps take you up from the street to the first floor, at the same level as the former covered defence way of the ramparts, where the medieval soldiers used to watch out for enemies, invaders or thiefs (therefore the name Sentinel)! The restoration works largely made use of the traditional techniques with organic and healthy materials (untreated wood, natural paintings with lime wash, no chemicals, etc). Authentic polychrome pieces of furniture and fabrics in Alsatian kelsch contribute to make this small house a real jewel. As we recently achieved it in the neighbour house this new flat combines charm and comfort and will be able to satisfy - Summer as Winter - travelers who appreciate refined and authentic places… The fully equipped kitchen makes it possible to be perfectly autonomous. But do not forget that the many ones and excellent restaurants of the village (some of them being listed in the Michelin Red Guide) - with excellent quality-prices ratio - are within walking distance.
->>> Riquewihr, a medieval city between mountain and vineyards
Alsace is in eastern France on the Rhine River border with Germany. It is unquestionably spectacularly beautiful. A very special combination of history, culture, scenery, and especially food and wine makes it one of the most delightful places to visit in all of Europe. - John Egan, American journalist.
Riquewihr is the jewel in the crown - famous for the Riesling and other great wines produced here - and looks today exactly as it did in the 16th Century. Riquewihr is a wonderful little medieval city hidden between mountain and vineyards. Although in a very preserved area, Riquewihr is only 7 miles from Colmar and minutes from other famous alsatian villages like Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr, Eguisheim or Kaysersberg.
Simply walk out of the house and go for beautiful walks in the forest and mountain or through some of the most famous vineyards in the world, the choice is yours!
->>> Riquewihr, the most beautiful and spectacular medieval city on the Alsace wine route...
"If there’s a more delightful prospect anywhere in Europe than the Alsace wine route, I’d like to hear about it. I mean, consider: we have, first, the Vosges mountains — rounded, forested and with just enough drama to give matters an edge. Up top, castles look out from craggy summits, their sting now drawn. Down below, vineyards unfurl right to the gates of villages whose half-timbered streets tell tales stretching back to the middle ages. " -
James Preston, Sunday Times, JAN 7, 2007.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: In the laundry (shared).
- Dryer: In the laundry (shared).
- Linens Provided: Linens and towels are provided. Bed ready upon arrival.
- Off Street Parking: Secluded locked parking available nearby upon request.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 160x200 cm. Can also be displayed as 2 twinbeds of 80x200 cm upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: CNN + some other English speaking channels available + all German channels, some Dutch, Spanish and Italian.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Mountain View: View on the Vosges mountains, forest and vineyards.
- Monument View: Our apartment is part of the medieval city defense wall.
- Communications
- Cell Phone: Incoming calls free of charge. Outgoing calls possible with units to buy with our housekeeper.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Long distance calls with Skype if you bring your computer
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: Babies not yet in the age of walking are welcome free of charge. No extra bed possible.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€665/week Special offer for early 2010 bookings
€60 fee (Approx $89) for our housekeeper
This includes bed-linen, towels and cleaning at the end of the stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
On the picture: a dinner cruise in Paris...
Martine and Jean-Paul renovated several old historical houses. Their private house as well as some of the newly renovated medieval houses in Alsace were featured in well-known French TV broadcasts.
Why the Owner Chose Riquewihr
Riquewihr is a wonderful and romantic little medieval city hidden between the Vosges mountains and some of the most famous vineyards in Alsace.
The Unique Benefits of this Duplex Apartment
Enjoy your stay in one of the nicest vacation rentals available in Alsace. This apartment is comparable to the historical surroundings, the landscape, the mountain and the vineyards: just beautiful. A place where you will like to have a rest and enjoy some time, not only a place for sleeping.
Property Photos
- Lounge - France Accommodation
- Lounge - France Accommodation
- Bedroom with 160x200 bed (possibility of twin bed configuration upon request) - France Accommodation
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
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