A little history…
At the entrance to the Munster Valley and just a few miles from Colmar, the picturesque town of Turckheim is surrounded by ramparts with its three gates dating back to the 14th Century.
As you amble through the streets, perhaps you will come across the Night Watchman who will beckon you to follow him for an evening-tide visit (evenings from 1st May to 31st October).
Turckheim is located in the heart of wine-growing Alsace where Turenne inflicted a terrible defeat on the Imperial troops in 1675. The town has been a part of the Decapolis since 1354. From 1450, it became renowned for its wine market. Its nearby “Brand” slopes and granite-based soil is certainly the best located land of all the Alsace vineyards. It is a true "sun basin", completely south-facing, where several fig trees can be seen next to the blackberry bushes.
To find out more on Turckheim, we invite you to browse Laurent Bonicel’s Website on: http://auplaisirduveilleur.club.fr
