Kaysersberg Vignoble facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaysersberg Vignoble
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A general view of Kaysersberg
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 Kaysersberg Vignoble
Location in France
Kaysersberg Vignoble
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Haut-Rhin |
| Arrondissement | Colmar-Ribeauvillé |
| Canton | Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines |
| Intercommunality | Vallée de Kaysersberg |
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35.45 km2 (13.69 sq mi) |
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4,401 |
| • Density | 124.147/km2 (321.54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68162 /68240
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Kaysersberg Vignoble is a town in the Haut-Rhin area of northeastern France. It is a commune, which is like a local government area.
This town was created on January 1, 2016. It brought together three smaller towns: Kaysersberg, Kientzheim, and Sigolsheim. Kaysersberg Vignoble is part of the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines canton. A canton is a type of administrative area. It is also part of the Colmar-Ribeauvillé arrondissement, which is a larger district. In 2021, about 4,401 people lived here.
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Schools in Kaysersberg Vignoble
There are several schools in Kaysersberg Vignoble for different age groups.
Junior High Schools
- Collège Albert Schweitzer: This is a junior high school, also known as a middle school. It is located in Kaysersberg.
Nursery and Primary Schools
- École maternelle Bristel: This is a nursery school, for very young children. It is in Kaysersberg.
- École maternelle Alspach: Another nursery school, also located in Kaysersberg.
- École maternelle et élémentaire Les Crecelles: This school has both nursery and primary (elementary) classes. It is in Kientzheim.
- École maternelle et élémentaire Les Hirondelles: This school also offers both nursery and primary education. It is located in Sigolsheim.
- Groupe Scolaire Jean Geiler: This school has nursery and primary classes. It is in Kaysersberg.
Specialized Schools
The Lycée Seijo was a Japanese boarding school. It operated in Kientzheim from 1986 to 2005. Today, the European Centre for Japanese Studies in Alsace is on the same site. This center helps people learn about Japanese culture and studies.
Exploring Kaysersberg Vignoble
The name "Vignoble" means "vineyard" in French. This tells you a lot about the area! The town is surrounded by many vineyards.
Wine and Vineyards
Excellent Alsace wine is made in this region. Kaysersberg Vignoble is located on the famous Route des Vins d'Alsace. This is a special route that takes you through many beautiful vineyards and wine-making villages.
Castles to Visit
You can find several old castles close to each other. You can even walk to them!
- Kaysersberg Castle: This is a ruined castle in Kaysersberg.
- Chateau des Ifs: This castle is in Kientzheim.
- Château de Lupfen-Schwendi: Another castle located in Kientzheim.
- Château de Reichenstein: Also found in Kientzheim.
- Château du Wineck: This ruined castle is in Katzenthal. It is also close enough to walk to.
Famous People from Kaysersberg Vignoble
Many interesting people have connections to Kaysersberg Vignoble.
- Anthony Bourdain: He was a famous chef, writer, and traveler. He visited many places for his TV shows.
- Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg: Known locally as Jean Geiler, he was a priest and a thinker. He grew up in Kaysersberg.
- Roger Hassenforder: A former professional cyclist. He used to run a restaurant in Kaysersberg.
- Anthony Kohlmann: A Jesuit priest who helped set up the Catholic church in New York. He was born in Kaysersberg.
- Anicet Kopliński: A German priest who worked mainly in Poland. He became a Capuchin friar in Sigolsheim. He was known for helping people during World War II.
- Andreas Räss: He was a bishop of Strasbourg. He was born in Sigolsheim.
- Albert Schweitzer: A very famous person who was a theologian, musician, philosopher, and doctor. He was born in Kaysersberg.
- Lazarus von Schwendi: An Austrian military leader who lived in Kientzheim.
- Hervé This: He invented "molecular gastronomy," which is a scientific way of cooking.
- Matthäus Zell: A Lutheran pastor who was born in Kaysersberg.
