Historical Shows Sound and Light Alsace

When you visit Turckheim, you can't miss the night watchman's round, a real institution. During the tourist season, the watchmaker gives you an appointment every night at 10:00 p. m. before the Guard Corps for his round-time round of sixteen stops. It will make you discover the neighborhoods of the city, with its history of historical anecdotes, traditional singing and small notes of humor. " Han sori zu Fir und Liacht " (translate" take care of the hearth and candle "): that was the recommendation that the night watchman addressed to his fellow citizens when he started his service. It was also the reason for this municipal employment: monitor the streets and alert the fire. Turckheim's last "real" watchman died during the battles of the liberation of the Colmar Pocket until in 1953, the company of history Wickram decided to honor this character. Today, four of them have taken over and relayed during the tourist season: Jean-Luc Killy, Jean Lihrmann, Louis Meyer and Marcel Sattler. A magical show, full of folklore, to discover from May 1 to October 31.

Organized by the Richstetter Scholletrapper, under the aegis of the federation of popular sports, the 26th night march is likely to be marked by horror once again. The 10 km circuit takes place through the streets of the village, in the Stork Park and the forest of Fort Rapp. The longest route goes to the Champ du loup, through a lock, and along the canal. A 5 km adapted route is also available. Ghosts, vampires and other night spirits animate this moonlight walk. Lampions, pumpkin soup and magic drinks are planned.