The Gardens and Heritage of the Château de Kolbsheim
Located about fifteen kilometers from Strasbourg, the Château de Kolbsheim is renowned for its architectural heritage, its French-style terraced gardens, and its English-style park.
Listed as a Historic Monument, the estate is a lush green haven that slopes down to the Bruche River.
Its park holds the "Remarkable Garden" label, a distinction awarded to France's finest gardens.
Built in the early 18th century, the château overlooks the Alsace plain from the heights of Kolbsheim.
Over the centuries, various noble and bourgeois families have contributed to its evolution, making the site a truly unique estate.
After serving as a hub for artistic gatherings and spiritual reflection in the 1930s, the château has been owned by the Grunelius family since 1874.
Its Rhenish architecture and side pavilions with bell-shaped roofs bear witness to Alsatian history and the richness of the region's heritage.
The estate's true treasure lies in its magnificent gardens.
Discover the French-style terraces, meticulously designed and featuring reflecting pools, statues, topiary, and geometric pathways.
The walk continues into a vast English-style park, featuring meadows, woodland areas, and centuries-old trees that stretch all the way to the Bruche Canal.
Don't forget to admire the view of the Bruche Valley from the terraces.
📍Address: Château de Kolbsheim, 21 rue de la Division-Leclerc, 67120 Kolbsheim.
⌚Opening hours: The gardens are open from April 15 to September 30, Thursday through Sunday (plus public holidays), from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
💶 Rates: €5 per adult. Free for accompanied children.
After your day out, return to your hotel in Strasbourg city center.
The Best Western Monopole Métropole welcomes you to a 19th-century building, just two minutes from the train station.
Choose from our 81 comfortable rooms across four categories, then unwind in the "1945" lounge enjoy a drink while playing a game of chess.
The entire Monopole Métropole team looks forward to welcoming you!
Listed as a Historic Monument, the estate is a lush green haven that slopes down to the Bruche River.
Its park holds the "Remarkable Garden" label, a distinction awarded to France's finest gardens.
A historic estate in the heart of Alsace
Built in the early 18th century, the château overlooks the Alsace plain from the heights of Kolbsheim.
Over the centuries, various noble and bourgeois families have contributed to its evolution, making the site a truly unique estate.
After serving as a hub for artistic gatherings and spiritual reflection in the 1930s, the château has been owned by the Grunelius family since 1874.
Its Rhenish architecture and side pavilions with bell-shaped roofs bear witness to Alsatian history and the richness of the region's heritage.
Gardens blending French elegance and English romanticism
The estate's true treasure lies in its magnificent gardens.
Discover the French-style terraces, meticulously designed and featuring reflecting pools, statues, topiary, and geometric pathways.
The walk continues into a vast English-style park, featuring meadows, woodland areas, and centuries-old trees that stretch all the way to the Bruche Canal.
Don't forget to admire the view of the Bruche Valley from the terraces.
Practical information
📍Address: Château de Kolbsheim, 21 rue de la Division-Leclerc, 67120 Kolbsheim.
⌚Opening hours: The gardens are open from April 15 to September 30, Thursday through Sunday (plus public holidays), from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
💶 Rates: €5 per adult. Free for accompanied children.
Your 4-star hotel in Strasbourg
After your day out, return to your hotel in Strasbourg city center.
The Best Western Monopole Métropole welcomes you to a 19th-century building, just two minutes from the train station.
Choose from our 81 comfortable rooms across four categories, then unwind in the "1945" lounge enjoy a drink while playing a game of chess.
The entire Monopole Métropole team looks forward to welcoming you!
