Riquewihr

The village of Riquewihr, in the Alsace wine region of France | © Park Dale / Alamy Stock Photo
Nestled in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in the heart of Alsace’s vineyards, Riquewihr sprang up between the 13th and 16th centuries and luckily, the fairy tale town looks much like it did 400 years ago. Quaint cobbled streets and gaily painted half-timbered houses have earned Riquewihr the nickname ‘Gem of the Alsace Vineyards’ and the town’s historic wine trade still thrives today. Dedicated oenophiles flock to the town to sample its many wine offerings, such as Riquewihr’s world-famous Riesling.