The surrounding area

Welcome
to Alsace!

Less than 2.5 hours from Paris by train, La Commanderie is ideally located on the Alsace Wine Route, surrounded by charming villages, deep forests, and the Vosges mountains.

Hiking, markets, delicious food, heritage...
Here are our favorite places to help you experience a vibrant and authentic Alsace.

Our lovely addresses

Our lovely
adresses

In Boersch

  • Christophe Osbild Bakery – Place de l’Hôtel de Ville (the closest one)
  • La Diet’Rich Bakery – Towards the Porte Basse
  • Chez Thérèse et Ludo – Local grocery shop
  • Virginie Kieb Newsstand – Behind Osbild bakery
  • Vélorando Alsace – All types of bike rentals, near the Léonardsau 
  • Mathieu Spindler Organic Jams – Artisan jam maker and fruit grower in Saint Léonard, also at Obernai's organic Saturday market 
  • Koerckel Poultry – Near Saint-Léonard
  • Restaurant Le Schtampfel – Our favorite, just 3 minutes on foot from the house. A delight for the eyes and taste buds! Bold, creative market cuisine paired with natural wines. 

Grocery shopping

Markets
  • Thursday morning market: Obernai (city walls)
  • Friday morning market: Rosheim (town center)
  • Saturday morning markets: 
    • Supermarkets: Leclerc & Auchan in Obernai or Rosheim
      under the Halle Gruber, Remparts parking
    • Barr (town center)
Les  Supermarkets Leclerc & Auchan in Obernai or Rosheim

Eating out

Winegrowers to discover

When you think of wine, think of winemakers. Stop by our favorites among them and enjoy lively, organic wines in harmony with their terroirs.

Coffee break
& Drinks

Au fond de la cour – Obernai – A charming spot tucked away in a secret courtyard, perfect for coffee or brunch.

Cup & Co – Obernai – A cozy little café, great for a sweet break.

L'intenable – Obernai – Friendly bar

Schnakeloch – Rosheim – https://www.schnakeloch-bar.com/

Places to visit

Boersch – A medieval village, our home!

Mont Sainte-Odile – A must-see with stunning views of Alsace, at 763 meters elevation 

Rosheim – Romanesque church and lively local events

Obernai – Vibrant town with plenty to explore

Mittelbergheim & Barr – Typical Alsatian villages

Strasbourg & Colmar – UNESCO World Heritage cities

Alsace is full of wonders... We'll be happy to share all our favorite spots! 

Nature, sport
& wellness

The Vosges foothills, its villages and Wine Route are perfect for nature outings for all ages! 

  • Marked hiking trails (Club Vosgien)
  • Guided hikes – Jean-Michel Brunetti – https://www.randonneeverte.com/
  • Greenway from Rosheim to Saint-Nabor (Chemin des Carrières)
  • Bike rentalsVélorando Alsace or Rosheim tourist office
  • Climbing – At the old pink sandstone quarry in Klingenthal
  • Lovely spas and wellness centers within 10 km. 
  • Two swimming centers with outdoor pools in Obernai  : L'O and the open-air pool.