1. The historic center
In the heart of the historic center of Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin), the Place de la Réunion is not an evocation of the island in the Indian Ocean. But that of the reunion of Mulhouse with France, in 1798. The city was previously independent.
In the Middle Ages, this square was the center of political, religious and economic life.
Nowadays, it is distinguished by beautiful Renaissance houses, narrow and colorful. But also by the old town hall (16th century), with the pink facade and decorated with frescoes.
There is also the Saint-Etienne temple. Dating from the 19th century, this temple houses magnificent stained glass windows from the 14th century. Which were in the old Catholic Church, on which it was built. Imposing, it is the tallest Protestant building in France. Witness to the success of Protestant industrialists.
Picturesque pedestrian streets start from Place de la Réunion.
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2. Street art, everywhere in the city
This historical heritage is combined with another more contemporary: street art, very present in Mulhouse. Because since the 1980s, walls have been allocated to artists. Who express themselves there with talent and imagination.
Renowned graffiti artists have thus disseminated works throughout the city.
A thematic route allows you to discover them on many facades … and even on road signs.
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3. The Alsace ecomuseum
Versant tradition, an essential address: the Alsace ecomuseum. Which brings to life an Alsatian village of yesteryear on 15 hectares. Craftsmen exercise their profession. The hostess cooks up small dishes and passes on her recipes. The peasants work in the fields …
A very lively way of presenting popular arts and traditions. As well as Alsatian architecture.
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4. The City of the train
Technical side, the City of the train is the largest railway museum in Europe.
It presents the evolution of the railway and its uses. From the first steam locomotives to the TGV speed records. With a nice collection of material. And even prestigious historical pieces.
But the Cité du train is also a tribute to the railway workers. With reconstructions as close as possible to reality.
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5. The Little Prince’s Park
A poetic side, Mulhouse conceals an original place: the Little Prince park.
A wonderful universe, around the theme of flight and travel from planet to planet. With around thirty aerial attractions: tethered balloons 150 m above the ground, roller coaster, giant trampoline …
For families, but not only. The universe of Saint-Exupéry has no age.
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