What to See & Do
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Town Center | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | St. Georges Church | ★★★☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 03 | St. Foy Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 04 | Humanist Library | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Manuscripts | Self | Paid |
| 05 | Food Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 06 | Alsace Bread House | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Bread | Self | Paid |
| 07 | FRAC | ★☆☆☆☆ | Contemporary Art Center | Self | Free |
| 08 | Notre-Dame Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
01. Town Center
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Sélestat is a charming town in Alsace, nestled between plains and hills. It boasts the third-largest historic center, after Strasbourg and Colmar.
Lined with typical half-timbered houses, its old town provides a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for strolling through its cobblestone streets. The architecture reflects a rich history, and every corner seems to breathe Alsatian heritage, subtly blended with a touch of modernity.
02. St. Georges Church
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Built on a Romanesque-style chapel from the 8th century, the grand Saint George’s Church was gradually constructed between the 13th and 15th centuries in Gothic style.
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03. St. Foy Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
This church dates back to the 12th century, is Romanesque in style, and was built with a mix of pink sandstone and granite.
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04. Humanist Library
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Manuscripts Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
This place houses a collection of medieval manuscripts and incunabula, including works from the 15th and 16th centuries. The library reflects the spirit of the Renaissance, with a strong emphasis on humanism and knowledge.
It is located in a 19th-century Neo-Romanesque building.
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05. Food Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The main food market in town takes place on Tuesday mornings. It is quite large and extends across several streets in the city center.
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06. Alsace Bread House
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Bread Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
This museum explores the history of bread, from the first era of wheat to the early types of flour, as well as the master baker’s work, both past and present, along with local Alsatian breads.
The museum is located in a 16th-century house and also prepares bread in the mornings.
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07. FRAC
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Contemporary Art Center
Visit Self
Cost Free
This building, with its large stained glass windows, features temporary exhibitions focused solely on contemporary art.
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08. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
This church, located on the outskirts of the city center, dates back to the 1920s. It is Neo-Gothic in style and constructed of pink sandstone.
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