A 12th-century gallery porch and a vineyard trail with views of neighboring villages reveal two different sides of Epfig. The village also offers the church of Saint-Georges with its furnishings, and wine experiences ranging from a chat in a wine cellar to a picnic outing that requires a reservation. This makes it easy to tailor a stay to a specific interest: architectural history, sacred art, winegrowing or the landscape. The places and experiences appeal to different interests, from taking a close look at architectural details to meeting winegrowers and enjoying views of neighboring villages.

Romanesque architecture at the Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite

At the foot of Epfig Hill, at the end of Rue Sainte-Marguerite, stands the Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite. It is a stop on the Route romane d'Alsace and is considered one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Alsace. The 12th-century gallery porch is especially striking and is considered unique in Alsace. Audio guides in French, German and English are available beneath the porch, providing information about the building’s history and architecture.

Saint-Georges: construction date and furnishings

The present-day church of Saint-Georges was built in 1790 to plans by the architect Pierre Michel Dixnard. Inside, large dark-wood altarpieces stand in the choir and the transept arms. The painting on the main altarpiece depicts Saint George; a ceiling painting depicts the Trinity. The 1815 organ was made by Michel Stiehr and later rebuilt several times. Comparing the dates helps put the buildings in context: at Sainte-Marguerite, the focus is the 12th-century Romanesque gallery porch, while Saint-Georges is distinguished by its construction in 1790 and its 1815 organ. Its furnishings also include altarpieces and paintings.

Winegrowing, Fronholz and wine trails

You can explore Epfig’s winegrowing through both encounters and the landscape. The winegrowers offer tastings of Alsatian wines and welcome visitors to their wine cellars, where they share their knowledge of the vineyards. The Fronholz area lies on Epfig’s steep western slope and is one of the village’s renowned wine-growing areas. The Sentier viticole d'Epfig - Le Fronholz runs through the vineyards and offers views of neighboring villages. The experiences offer different perspectives: the wine cellar and tasting put the wine and the winegrowers’ knowledge at the center, while the vineyards and village views are part of the trail.

An outing with a picnic and wine tasting

Saveurs et Terroirs du Vignoble offers an outing through vineyards and a wine cellar, followed by a picnic and wine tasting. This experience requires a reservation. If you are planning it for your stay, check availability for your date in advance. This lets you consider the picnic outing as a distinct option alongside tastings with winegrowers and the vineyard trail.

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For the broader travel overview: Bas-Rhin.