In 1563, the lordship of Kientzheim Schwendi\u2019s castle was destroyed.\u00a0 He built a new castle which you can find today in Kientzheim. A crenellated wall separates the main street and the castle courtyard.\u00a0 Organized around the yard, the main building has two wings flanking a turret.\u00a0 Opposite, an annex houses the Museum of Vineyards and Wines of Alsace.\u00a0 The castle belongs to the Brotherhood Saint-Etienne, which aims to promote the wines of Alsace.<\/p>\n
The Museum of Vineyards and Wines of Alsace is accessible from the courtyard of Schwendi. The Museum of the Vineyards and Wines of Alsace houses collections featuring the work of the winegrower and winemaker. You can see ancient olive presses, barrels of different sizes, vintage cars, the tools needed to work in the vineyards, a still, glass tools and much more.<\/p>\n
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In 1563, the lordship of Kientzheim Schwendi\u2019s castle was destroyed.\u00a0 He built a new castle which you can find today in Kientzheim. A crenellated wall separates the main street and the castle courtyard.\u00a0 Organized around the yard, the main building has two wings flanking a turret.\u00a0 Opposite, an annex houses the Museum of Vineyards and … Continue reading Kientzheim<\/span>