European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 22, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Ass Emburg by Leah Larkin features editor in Germany everything seems soc organized and Antiseptic. Cross the to and the change is instant. Weeds grow among the Cucumber the geraniums in the window boxes and Cardens material. Rusty Jalo pies is with sleek new cars. Elderly men Taisir ragged hang out in the Small town ski pungent odor of Gau Loise cigarettes h for someone living in almost Pere the Border and experiencing the differ delightful. You Don t have to go far in Wisse Bourg a charming picture German French Border just 27 Miles and 11 Miles from Lembach. See Stor Wisse Bourg is not just French it s to that northeastern Corner of France Between the germans and French five the German influence is still there the alsatian dialect which sounds to French and German is also widely s nonetheless you la know you rein whose windows tempt with an array and custard filled delicacies Bot fan Long Skinny Golden loaves of bread locals puffing away on Strong tobacco red wine a fish shop with an amazing creatures from the sea restaurants i that make no mention of schnitzel French and All in Wisse Bourg. The town s roots Date Back some 1, in 1709 that Wisse Bourg gained pro Leszczynski the dethroned King of to Wisse Bourg As his Home in exile. I Fortune gone he settled Down Oahu life with his daughter Marie. Not for Long. Louis Xiv King of fran years old needed a wife. He Hoseth father negotiated a Large loan which recover some of the family jewels and carriages. The couple married in thes and Marie became Queen of Franca from the Union too and became the if Marie and Louis had been willing Best they could have had their Ceres its. Peter and Paul in Wisse Bourg gothic Structure of red Sandstone and Church in Alsace. Wisse Bourg has other buildings Century City Hall the Maison de i Aini Houseman old House with an unusual and the Maison Dusel House of Salt. 1 served As a Salt warehouse then later for soldiers. Its distinctive roof has five which were used in its warehouseqj1 enter and dry the Salt. Wisse Bourg s half timbered Hou of alsatian atmosphere and character elegant examples from the 16th cent City s museum the mus6e Wester of of intricately carved Wood is a collect furniture peasant costumes and Ana venture off the main streets candid. Narrow alleys. This is where you ii a the special Appeal of Wisse Bourg. The Lauter River branches into set flow around and through theto vat passageways Lead to tiny Bridges 1t the spire of the Abbey rises above i and half timbered houses 12 stripes Magazine november 22, 1990 favorite pastime in Wisse Bourg. Beio i the town Center. Below left a sculpture of three women washing clothes sits on the River s Edge. A amps photos by Dave Didio houses decorated with More Flower boxes Back right up to the water s Edge. The Abbey s spire soars in the background. It s a great photo Opportunity a even in Winter when the Flowers have shrivelled in the Frost. There Are More pretty scenes in the Park along the River. La Brasserie i la Croix d or a cafe that s usually packed with customers but has a genuine French Village atmosphere sits at one end of the Park next to the Bridge leading out of town. In warmer months tables Are set up on the cafe Terrace at the River s Edge. In any season it s a fun place for refreshment and people watching. For More substantial refreshment treat yourself to lunch or dinner in Wisse Bourg. Dining in France can be one of life s great treats. Go native a have an hours d oeuvre course followed by soup or a fish course then a main course a cheese course and finally a dessert perhaps a fruit tart a specially of the Region. Drink some alsatian wine. Take your time. Savor the tastes the ambience the French Ness of it All. Wisse Bourg has a variety of restaurants from the simple neighbourhood cafe Type to those with fancy decor. Prices vary but menus Are usually posted outside. At the Petit dominican 36 Rue National a meal of several courses costs from 75 to 130 French francs about $14.35 to $26.50. L Esperance at 5 Quai 24 novembre offers meals starting at just 36 francs about $7.35both the Host Ellerie a Cygnet located just off the main Square the place de la rep oblique and the restaurant la Wick located on the Edge of town at 2 Rue de la Walck offer More elegant dining. Prices Start at about 100 francs at the Cygnet and 160 francs at la Walck. Both Are also hotels with room prices starting at about 200 francs. For More information on Wisse Bourg Contact i office de tourism de Wisse Bourg hotel de Ville 11, Rue de la rep oblique 67160 Wisse Bourg France Tel. 88941011. Prefix for France from Germany is 0033. Above houses Are built right up to the wafer s Edge. At left Stow Pace is the order of the Day in the Back streets. November 22, 1990 stripes Magazine
