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Molsheim

A medieval town at the foot of the Vosges — old-town half-timber, the Renaissance Metzig, and the birthplace of Bugatti.
On the route northern startFamous for BugattiFestival Fête des Vendanges
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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 1
Setting
Foot of the Vosges
Medieval old town
Famous for
Bugatti
Birthplace of the marque
Landmark
The Metzig
Renaissance-style building
Festival
Fête des Vendanges
Elects a “Queen of Grapes”

The town

Molsheim is a charming medieval town nestled at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, famous as the birthplace of the Bugatti automobile brand (source: The Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Itinerary ⭐️ 2026 Map.md). Highlights include its well-preserved old town, the Renaissance-style Metzig building, and good Alsace wine producers in the surrounding vineyards — an ideal stop for combining wine with history (source).

Molsheim hosts a Fête des Vendanges (grape-harvest festival) that elects a “Queen of Grapes” (source: compass_artifact_wf-755602f0...). See Alsace Festivals.

What to see
  • 01The MetzigRenaissance-style building on the old-town square.
  • 02Old townWell-preserved half-timbered medieval centre.
  • 03Surrounding vineyardsGood Alsace wine producers around the town.
  • 04Fête des VendangesHarvest festival electing a “Queen of Grapes.”
Eat, taste & stay
Taste · vineyards

Local Alsace producers

surrounding hills
Visit · old town

The Metzig

old-town square
Fête des Vendanges
Festival · autumn

Fête des Vendanges

harvest celebration
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 4
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 4
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 5
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 5
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 6
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - Molsheim 6
Molsheim - Hôtel de ville -1
Molsheim - Hôtel de ville -1
Molsheim - La voiture noire 2020-2021 - 1
Molsheim - La voiture noire 2020-2021 - 1
Molsheim - La voiture noire 2020-2021 - 2
Molsheim - La voiture noire 2020-2021 - 2
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 notesHistory plus wine

An ideal stop for combining wine with history at the northern end of the route. Come for the Bugatti story and the Renaissance Metzig, stay for the producers in the surrounding hills.

Wine and history in one stop.

§From the wiki

Molsheim is a charming medieval town nestled at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, famous as the birthplace of the Bugatti automobile brand (source: The Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Itinerary ⭐️ 2026 Map.md). Highlights include its well-preserved old town, the Renaissance-style Metzig building, and good Alsace wine producers in the surrounding vineyards — an ideal stop for combining wine with history (source: The Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Itinerary ⭐️ 2026 Map.md).

Molsheim hosts a Fête des Vendanges (grape-harvest festival) that elects a "Queen of Grapes" (source: compass_artifact_wf-755602f0...). See Alsace Festivals.

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