Kaysersberg is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called Kaysersbergeois. The name means "Emperor's Mountain" in German. The high fortress that dominates the city serves as a reminder of both its strategic importance and its warlike past.
Kaysersberg is the birthplace of Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965), theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. Together with the rest of Alsace-Lorraine, Kaysersberg was part of Germany during the period between the Franco-Prussian War and the First World War.
Kaysersberg is one of the finest wine growing areas in Alsace. The first vines were brought here in the 16th century from Hungary, and wine production is still an important aspect of the town’s economy today. Wine produced from the Pinot gris variety is a local specialty.
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Kayserberg looks like a charming place. LOVE the blooming window boxes and cobblestone streets. Pinot gris is one of my favorite wines. Thank you for sharing a bit of history, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an enchanting commune! Love the photo.
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Beautiful city!
ReplyDeleteWonderful the place!!
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