Mulhouse

Mulhouse, historically rich town looking ahead to the future

Located in the south of Alsace, Mulhouse is the second city of the region by its size. Having less tourists than Strasbourg and Colmar, the city of Mulhouse offers some beautiful architectural monuments. City of art and history, Mulhouse is famous for its museums related to the famous industries that made his wealth.

In the eighteenth century, the city of Mulhouse is industrialized and developing printing on fabric with its famous Indian manufactures, painted the oriental way the city thus propelled it among the leading centers of European industry.

By starting your tour by the reunion, the true heart of the city, you will discover the most beautiful buildings in the city such as the Town Hall, a jewel of the remarkable Renaissance by its double staircase and frescoes. The Place de la reunion is the perfect place to take a break at one of the many outdoor space to soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this ancient city of textiles.

We can come to Mulhouse without visiting the famous automobile museum, one of the most exciting in the world share the impressive collection of vehicles it offers. The whole saga of the car is presented with over 400 renowned vehicles, including the famous Bugatti Veyron.

You can explore the Cité du train, amazing museum devoted entirely to the adventure of the rail. After a meal in one of the traditional winstubs downtown, spend your afternoon in an outdoor activity, the zoological and botanical park and if time permits you can rent a bicycle to travel around from the Mulhouse railway station, a bike path that runs along the Rhône au Rhin Canal.

A city that honors its history must not be afraid to write his future and Mulhouse ahead to the future without denying its past by transforming an imposing industrial relic, where we once built locomotives in contemporary art center, La Kunsthalle or by using the famous architect Spoerry in 1970 to build one of the most recognizable visual elements of the city, the Tour de l'Europe which houses at its top a revolving restaurant.

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