The Gîte du Figuier 3 * 6persons Sélestat Alsace

 

 

 

 

Combining the charm of the old and modern comfort, Gîte du Figuier is located in the center of Sélestat in one of the oldest streets in the city. It is less than 2 minutes walk from many shops: bakeries, pastry shops and restaurants among others.

On the second floor of a residential house and with a surface area of ​​approximately 40m2, the apartment, refurbished in 2020, is intended for 4 people but it can accommodate up to six people
It consists on the first floor of a large living room with an equipped kitchen, a dining area with a large table and a living room with TV and a two-seater convertible sofa.
Upstairs a convertible two-seater bed at the front and two 90cm beds which can be assembled into one 180cm at the bottom
Variable price according to the period, the duration and the number of people (consult me)
Do not hesitate to contact me for more information, by phone or by email

You will have access to the small courtyard of approximately 60m2, to the common corridor and to the accommodation

History of the district:
Certain houses dating from the Middle Ages certainly make the Quai des Tanneurs one of the oldest districts in the city. These are characteristic of the profession of tanner. The stream, which occupied the central part of the street and was used for tanning skins, was filled in at the beginning of the 20th century for health reasons.

It is in this canal which crossed the tanners' quarter that the curlers washed their skins before tanning. In 1851, the moat was channeled by two stone walls which thus created two quays on either side, joined by several footbridges.

The Gerberbach is the terminal segment of the Châtenois canal (also called Stadtbach) before it empties into the Ill. In its crossing of the city its name varied: Schlangbach, Predigerbach and finally Gerberbach which means ditch of the tanners. Today you notice that the canal is no longer visible. It was indeed covered in 1912, in particular to bring more sanitation to the district.
Characteristic tanner houses

The tanner practiced his trade in his house. It is therefore entirely characteristic of the needs related to the profession. Evidenced by the narrow high gable and the sloping roof, typical of tanner houses. In fact, before being transformed into leather, the skins were washed, scraped and tanned several times in baths. The top floor was therefore deliberately high enough and has an opening to be able to hang the skins and dry them.

Sélestat is easily accessible by the A35 motorway. It is also served by trains and tgv.
Strasbourg-Entzheim airport is only 40km from the motorway

A town of around 20,000 inhabitants, in the heart of central Alsace, Sélestat will give you access to many activities. On Sélestat itself, and to name a few, you can visit the Gothic Church of St Georges, the Romanesque Church of Ste Foy, the House of Bread and the Humanist Library.
In terms of access, you are two hours from Paris by direct Tgv and 45 minutes from Strasbourg Entzheim International Airport.
Regarding the visits, children will be delighted with your visit to the Parc des Cigognes, the Montagne des Singes, the Volerie des Aigles, the Château du Haut Koenigsbourg but especially at Europa Park if you make a small detour through Germany.
The wine route, Kaysersberg (voted the most beautiful village in France) or Ribeauvillé with its Casino and its spa will delight parents.
Christmas markets are numerous in Alsace throughout the month of December and their reputation is well established. In March you can have fun at the various carnivals in the area, in August at the Corso fleuri de Sélestat and the Colmar Wine Fair and the first weekend of September at the medieval parade of the Pfiffertaj in Ribeauvillé.
In addition Colmar is about 20 kilometers away, the ski slopes of Champ du Feu and Strasbourg about 40.

 

The Gîte du Figuier 3 * 6persons Sélestat Alsace classifies itself as a 3 star hotel.
N.B. Please note that the star ratings are interpreted generously by the hotels in many countries.

 

N.B. Please note that these are considered correct at the time of publishing, but may no longer be available. If any of the facilities are absolutely essential for you please check when booking. Please do not assume that all are included in the room rate.