Apesar de para mim ser
difícil encontrar uma cidade que faça concorrência a Paris, sendo França um
país repleto de marcos históricos, é facto que tem outras zonas muito bonitas,
cada uma com o seu encanto. Nesta altura do ano, na minha opinião, a Alsácia, zona
fronteiriça no nordeste de França, junto à Alemanha, encontram-se as cidades e
vilas mais bonitas durante a quadra natalícia. Em tempos esta zona foi
disputada e dominada pelos dois países, tendo absorvido um pouco da cultura e
tradições de ambos. Se estiveres de passagem por Paris e tiveres tempo,
aconselho-te a apanhares o TGV rumo aos Mercados de Natal mais bonitos e
encantadores da Europa. Dependendo do tempo de que disponhas, poderás passar
por Estrasburgo e Colmar, os mais famosos. Contudo, hoje quero destacar uma
aldeia pequenina medieval que fica na rota dos vinhos da região. Bem-vindo
à vila Natal de Riquewihr!
Although it's difficult
for me to find a city that rivals Paris, France is a country full of historical
landmarks, so there are other very beautiful cities, each with its charm. At
this time of year, in my opinion, in Alsace, the border area in northeastern
France, next to Germany, lies the most beautiful cities and towns during the
holiday season. In times this area was disputed and dominated by the two
countries, having absorbed a little of the culture and traditions of both. If
you are passing through Paris and have time, I advise you to catch the TGV to
the most beautiful and charming Christmas Markets in Europe. Depending on the time
you have, you can pass through Strasbourg and Colmar, the most famous. However,
today I want to highlight a small medieval village that is on the wine route of
the region. Welcome to the village of Riquewihr!
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| Welcome to Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Welcome to Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Alsace wine route lead you to Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Vins d'Alsace (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
Riquewihr pertence à rede
das mais belas aldeias de França (plus beaux villages de France), sendo uma
aldeia medieval muralhada que se encontra localizada entre as montanhas dos
Vosges e as melhores vinhas da Alsácia, integrando a rota do vinho. É um
verdadeiro museu ao ar livre, que se torna no Natal, particularmente charmosa.
O mercado não se encontra localizado numa praça específica, mas espalhado por
toda a aldeia. As ruas compostas por casas medievais em madeira ou de pedra,
mantêm-se bem conservadas desde a idade média. Nesta altura cada casa parece
uma casa de bonecas, assim como nas cidades vizinhas, parecendo que entras
noutra dimensão. Alguns dos pontos interessantes por onde podes passar são o
Hôtel de Ville, a Rue du Général de Gaulle, a Place des Trois Églises e o
Dolder, que significa o “ponto mais alto”.
Riquewihr belongs to the network of the most beautiful villages of
France (plus beaux villages of France), being a medieval walled village that is
located between the mountains of the Vosges and the best vineyards of Alsace,
integrating the wine route. It is a true open-air museum, which becomes
particularly charming at Christmas. The market is spread throughout the village. The streets made up
of medieval houses made of wood or stone, have remained well preserved since
the Middle Ages. At this point each house looks like a dollhouse, just like in
the neighboring towns, it seems that you arrived in another dimension. Some of
the interesting places you can pass are the Hôtel de Ville, the Rue du Général
de Gaulle, the Place des Trois Églises and the Dolder, which means the
"highest point".
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| Medieval little town of Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| The streets of the medieval town of Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Dolder Tower (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Cute houses of Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Cute houses of Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Cute houses of Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Christmas time in Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
Tal como nos Mercados de
Natal das restantes cidades da Alsácia, também aqui não faltam as salsichas, a sauerkraut ou
chucrute (couves em vinagre), pain d’épices (pão doce com especiarias),
bonhomme (gingerbread), crepes e o tradicional vin chaud (vinho quente) para
aquecer a alma!
As in the Christmas
Markets of the other cities of Alsace, here you can also taste some sausages,
sauerkraut, pain d'épices (sweet bread with spices), bonhomme (gingerbread), crepes
and the traditional vin chaud (mulled wine) to warm the soul!
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| Alsace Gingerbread (photo by Littlelle) |
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| Local delicacies (photo by Littlelle) |
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| What should I eat at the Christmas Market? (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Maybe with sauerkraut (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
Riquewirhr é sem dúvida
uma das aldeias mais fotogénicas que visitei. Quando passas parece que alguns
dos seus pouco mais de 1200 habitantes vão abrir as janelas e dizer “Bonjour”,
como no filme na Bela e do Monstro <3
Riquewirhr is undoubtedly
one of the most photogenic villages I have visited. When you walk in the
streets, it seems that some of their inhabitanbts, little more than 1200, will
open the windows and say "Bonjour", as in the movie Beauty and the
Beast <3
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| Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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| Riquewihr (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) |
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