Vauban's masterpiece
The city and its fortifications, Vauban's last work and a unique site in Europe, offer a remarkable view of the most accomplished defence system of the 18th century..
Discovering Neuf-Brisach is a pleasant way to combine history with a stroll around the ramparts. You will be able to appreciate this architectural heritage, with its bastioned towers, its monumental gates and its Place d'Armes... all still intact.
The guided tour in costume of Neuf-Brisach
You are in for a real walk through time and history! The guide, dressed in period costume, will add a few anecdotes to the tour. This Vauban town will have no more secrets for you!
The history of the town of Neuf-Brisach
Why this perfect star in Alsace, and why this name? The construction of Neuf-Brisach was no coincidence, its history dates back to the 17th century. The city was fortified by the famous architect Vauban under the orders of Louis XIV to ensure the security of Alsace.
Museums in Alsace Rhin Brisach
There are two museums to discover in Neuf-Brisach.
The Vauban Museumis the city's historical museum. Its two main exhibits are a mapping-type video projection of a model of the town and its fortifications, and a bust of Vauban showing a film explaining the town's construction. Not to be confused with the MAUSA Museum, a museum of urban art and street art. The theme is quite different here, with international artists who have painted their works on the interior walls of a former casemate.
The Gallo-Roman Museum of Biesheim offers a panorama of Gallo-Roman civilization and the military presence in the surrounding area. In Fessenheim, the Victor Schoelcher Museum, allows you to discover the life of this extraordinary man, known for his fight for the abolition of slavery.
Breisach am Rhein
Also called “Old Brisach”, this city is one of the oldest in Germany, located on the banks of the Rhine. Vauban improved the city and its fortifications in 1664 before the Kingdom of France lost it in 1697.
With its strong past and history, it invites you to come stroll through the picturesque streets of its city center and take a break in one of the many cafés and ice cream parlors around its market square or along the Rhine.
Neuf-Brisach with the family
Discover the fortifications of Neuf-Brisach with your children. Treasure hunt can be done with the family for children aged 4 to 12. Outdoor escape game: set off with a backpack and find the codes for the padlocks and move forward step by step.
