Riquewihr Cottage Rental in Alsace France
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The perfect honeymoon getaway. This may be the smallest of Alsatian houses but it has an overload of charm. Tucked into the original 13th century wall, which you will notice from the kitchen, it was originally an access to the covered walkway of the ramparts (door, stairway, platform). We have preserved the stone vestiges in spots in the plastered walls. During the 15th century, the town expanded, a second wall replaced the first and the place became a raised passageway above a hayloft. Even later, it was the stable for the oxen who helped the winemaker work his vineyards, a chicken coop, a storage place for wood, and then nothing for a longtime.

We thought that this house on three levels would make a true love nest and we have welcomed honeymooners of 20, 30, and even 60 years of age! The bedroom is way at the top of a spiral staircase, so it is prudent not to drink too much before going to sleep. The entrance and the bathroom (with an antique tub) are on the ground floor. On the first floor is a living room whose windows are even with the street (you can see everyone who passes by), a kitchen and a charming south-facing terrace.

Bathroom with antique tub with room for 2. South-facing terrace.

One week stay for 590 euros.