The shared church of Saint-Arbogast is a key starting point for understanding Bourgheim: Catholics and Protestants use the church together, and this arrangement is still in place. The church also features Romanesque elements, the area has a long history of settlement, and wine has been grown on the Piedmont for a long time. For a stay focused on local history, church architecture and wine, Bourgheim offers several specific points of interest.

Location and winegrowing in Bourgheim

Bourgheim lies on the Kirneck and on a loess terrace above the Bruch de l’Andlau. These two details offer different perspectives on its location: the Kirneck indicates the village’s relationship to the river, while the terrace describes its position above the Bruch. Wine has been grown on the slopes of the Piedmont near Bourgheim for a long time. Location and winegrowing can be considered as two distinct aspects: one describes Bourgheim’s geographical position, the other a long-standing agricultural tradition. These offer different focuses for a stay, from the village’s location to its winegrowing history.

Saint-Arbogast and the history of Bourgheim

Saint-Arbogast Church has a four-storey Romanesque tower and a Romanesque choir. A Romanesque portal remains on its south side; it once led to the cemetery and is now bricked up. The semicircular lintel of this south portal is decorated with two symmetrical Trees of Jesse and dates from around 1150. Alongside the church’s main architectural features, the shape and decoration of a single portal also merit attention. The lintel forms the upper edge of the doorway.

The church stands on a hill at the site of a Gallo-Roman building. The area around Bourgheim has been settled since the 1st century. Bourgheim’s Fortin also adds a historical connection to the Kirneck: it protected the road and the guard post there. These connections make religious architectural history and the site’s former functions a focus for visitors, without conflating the individual historical sites. Check the specific opening arrangements before visiting the church.

Wine tasting at Domaine Lutz

You can also experience the winegrowing tradition with a visit. The Domaine Lutz winery welcomes visitors to its cellar in Bourgheim for free wine tastings and can accommodate groups. Arrange a visit or group visit with the winery in advance. The tasting offers a specific way to explore the subject of wine; the vineyards on the slopes of the Piedmont reflect the long-standing agricultural tradition in the area around Bourgheim.

Bourgheim as a place to stay

If you want to focus your stay on Saint-Arbogast Church, local history and winegrowing, you can choose Bourgheim as your destination when searching for hotels.

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