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Barr

The Bas-Rhin's overlooked wine capital — home of the oldest grape-harvest festival and the Kirchberg Grand Cru.
Role Overlooked wine capitalFestival Fête des VendangesGrand Cru Kirchberg de Barr
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10-2024 Barr - Alsace
Role
Wine capital
Overlooked, in the northern route
Festival
Fête des Vendanges
The oldest grape-harvest festival
Grand Cru
Kirchberg de Barr
Pinot Noir authorized 2024
Bikes
Spot4Bike
Rentals for the Véloroute

The town

Barr is described as the Bas-Rhin's overlooked wine capital in the northern section of the Alsace Wine Route (source: compass_artifact_wf-755602f0...). It hosts the Fête des Vendanges (grape-harvest festival) — the oldest such festival, with flowered floats and new wine (source).

The Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr is one of three crus where Pinot Noir was authorized in 2024 (see Alsace Grand Cru). Bike rentals (Spot4Bike) are available here for the Véloroute (source). See also Alsace Festivals.

What to see
  • 01Fête des VendangesAlsace's oldest grape-harvest festival.
  • 02Grand Cru KirchbergA cru newly authorized for Pinot Noir.
  • 03The VélorouteBike the vineyard cycle route from town.
  • 04Northern route townAn overlooked Bas-Rhin wine capital.
Eat, taste & stay
Taste · Grand Cru

Kirchberg de Barr

Pinot Noir authorized 2024
Ride · bike rental

Spot4Bike

Véloroute du Vignoble
Barr, Bas-Rhin
Barr, Bas-Rhin
Barr, France, April 2022
Barr, France, April 2022
Barr (Bas-Rhin) OSM 01
Barr (Bas-Rhin) OSM 01
Barr - Départ vers Sainte Odile
Barr - Départ vers Sainte Odile
Barr Place de l'Hôtel de ville
Barr Place de l'Hôtel de ville
Barr TS
Barr TS
Scenic view of European countryside with vineyards and traditional houses in autumn.
Scenic view of European countryside with vineyards and traditional houses in autumn.
Picturesque cobblestone street in Eguisheim, showcasing traditional Alsatian architecture.
Picturesque cobblestone street in Eguisheim, showcasing traditional Alsatian architecture.
Our notesQuietly worth it

An overlooked wine capital in the northern Bas-Rhin, anchored by Alsace's oldest harvest festival and a rising Grand Cru. Rent a bike here for the Véloroute.

Overlooked — and better for it.

§From the wiki

Barr is described as the Bas-Rhin's overlooked wine capital in the northern section of the Alsace Wine Route (source: compass_artifact_wf-755602f0...). It hosts the Fête des Vendanges (grape-harvest festival) — the oldest such festival, with flowered floats and new wine (source). The Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr is one of three crus where Pinot Noir was authorized in 2024 (see Alsace Grand Cru).

Bike rentals (Spot4Bike) are available here for the Véloroute (source). See also Alsace Festivals.

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