Mittelbergheim

From Strasbourg we set forth June 13th for a few days' tour of four of the Alsace's better known villages, all members of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France organzation--pretty little villages, we call them--which we have made a habit of visiting in recent years. Mostly one just parks and walks around, appreciating the old buildings, the beautiful landscaping, and whatever special aspects of the place recommend themselves. First up this time was Mittelbergheim, an hour or two from Strasbourg, deep--very deep--in Alsatian wine country. If you want to see a beautiful Alsatian wine village that's not totally touristy, I recommend Mittelbergheim.

Big-time wine country

Modest little parish church

Stork nests all around; we'd have a close encounter with
one a day later

Mid-June; everything in bloom

Vins fins everywhere

One of the larger caves in the village

Evidently, a pretty well-regarded one (alas, tasting and 
driving don't mix well)

Closed for lunch, but we were able to walk around
appreciating the interesting 12th century decor...see below

And click to enlarge to read the Anglais

A whole block of outdoor displays on traditional (i.e., Renaissance)
wine-producing processes and technologies

But not in English too

The life-sized mannequins had a certain Chucky-esque appearance

Pretty little village, yes, but much more too

And, not least, a guide to Renaissance residential styles and features;
and in English too