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The Historian

Mentioned as of 1120. Property of the bishops of Strasbourg.
The " Armagnac " plundered the village first during the Peasants'War, then during the Thirty Years War in the 15th century, with the notable consequence the destruction of the castle.

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The Stroller

Bergbieten Saint Laurent's church Copyright ARdV

The vestiges of the old fortifications are still visible as well as the remainders of a barn called " Barn of Tithe".

A treasure of mediaeval coins was also discovered there.

The village is proud of its rural church Saint Laurent.

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Miscellaneous-Infos

Nested in the hollow of green hills on the Route des Vins d'Alsace.
Vineyard : production in particular of Riesling.
Grands Crus wines : "Altenberg de Bergbieten".
Mixed-farming : wheat, corn, tobacco, orchards.
Cattle breeding.
Sawmills.
Gastronomic specialities.
Flower decked village.
Patron's festival on August 10th.
Creative craft industry.

Christmas and Year-end festivities :
Please see http://www.alsace-noel.com

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