The Park of Osthoffen Castle
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33 (0)3 88 96 00 23 |
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33 (0)3 88 96 63 89 |
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Description
The park : the English style park was created in the 18th century under the influence of Rousseau’s ideas. Its terrace has a fountain of the early 18th century, with a basin hewn in one block of Vosges sandstone, and stairs with a double opening. Another remarkable feature is the impressive plane avenue.
The castle : origins: a roman watch tower from 50 before JC, in the following 12 centuries a fortified camp. From the 12th century on a castle, it was modified during the Renaissance (gables) and during the 18th century (opening of windows). In the 19th century the stone bridge was built and the keep reconstructed.
Created in : 1817, Surface : 3 hectares
Practical information
- Opening 2012 :
The park is open to public visits all year from 2 to 6 p.m. on week-ends. - Visits :
Unguided visits.
Guided visits with previous booking, Duration of a guided visit : 1h30, Minimal number of persons for a guided visit : 20.
Access partially adapted for disabled persons.
- Charges :
Guided visits: 100 € to 150 € per group.
- Services :
Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Saloons to let, Seminars, Receptions, Lectures, Cocktails, Diner-dansant, Concerts, Theatre perfomances, Marriage photos, Shooting of films, Wi-Fi Access, Lawns for sunbathing, Dog admitted if kept on a lead, Catering service.
- Access :
It is situated 15 km to the East of Strasbourg, 3 km from RN 4, after the village of Ittenheim. Road sign on RN 4.
GPS (Lat x Long) : 48.584667000, 7.553927000
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