Discover Griesheim-Près-Molsheim

Griesheim-Près-Molsheim offers several specific starting points for planning a trip: local history with origins reaching far back, the cemetery chapel and Saint-Alexis, the botanical nature trail along the Rosenmeer, and cycling connections. Regional cuisine, a cheese dairy, and a flea market held annually on May 1 add to these attractions. The details below can help you plan a stay around history, nature, cycling, or local products.

Local history and building phases

The origins of Griesheim-Près-Molsheim date back to the 9th century. In 1570, after converting to Lutheranism, the Landsberg family introduced Protestantism to the community. These dates offer different points of reference for the town’s history: its early origins and a specific religious turning point in the 16th century.

The surviving part of the first church now serves as a cemetery chapel. Its choir is the former sacristy, built in 1685; the vault has been preserved in its original condition. The chapel therefore brings together a former function of the choir and a preserved architectural detail.

The former parish church of Saint-Alexis also now serves as a chapel. Construction phases of the parish church are documented for the years 1624, 1685, 1724, 1742, and 1836. This sequence of dates spans the early 17th through the 19th centuries and shows a multi-phase building history rather than a single construction date.

Botanical nature trail and cycling routes

The Sentier Botanique de Griesheim runs along the Rosenmeer valley. On the botanical nature trail, you can discover nearly 200 species of trees and plants. The route is described as a family-friendly walk with no particular difficulties and is accessible with a stroller in some sections. This limitation is important when planning: stroller access applies only to parts of the route.

A small visitor guide for the Sentier Botanique de Griesheim is available at the town hall in Griesheim-Près-Molsheim. This lets you combine the botanical sights with a walk without confusing the trail with the longer cycling route.

The continuous cycle path runs through Rosheim, Griesheim-Près-Molsheim, Innenheim, Blaesheim, Geispolsheim, Ostwald, and Strasbourg. The cycle path between Griesheim-Près-Molsheim and Innenheim connects the Piémont sector with Strasbourg. If you are planning a ride, check route conditions in advance, as they may change.

Regional cuisine, cheese, and events

Auberge de la Chèvrerie serves modern regional cuisine, prepared on site with fresh seasonal ingredients. Menus and service arrangements may change, so check the latest details before visiting.

La Chèvrerie is a cheese dairy that sells goat’s cheese made on site. Its selection includes fresh, aged, coated, and smoked cheese. As availability for sale may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before visiting.

The fire service association holds a flea market in Griesheim-Près-Molsheim every year on May 1. If the date fits your travel plans, check the specific date locally for your travel year.

Discover more destinations: Salenthal, Gries, Niederschaeffolsheim, Weinbourg, Bitschhoffen, Gunstett, Le Hohwald, Urbeis

For the overview of the wider region: Bas-Rhin.