Discover Plaine: Nature, History and Family Experiences

Plaine can be discovered through clearly defined experiences. In 2026, Le Tortillard is open exclusively on 11, 12 and 14 July: on 11 July from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on 12 July from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Le Tortillard, visitors can enjoy a 20-minute ride on a scale-model steam locomotive at a scale of 1:3. The specified dates and the duration of the ride provide two different reference points for planning.

Family activities

The “Balade ludique Plaine” is a playful family walk through the village of Plaine and its forest. The route offers a viewpoint overlooking the Climont; one variant leads to the Étang de la Falle. The village, forest, viewpoint and body of water each provide a different focus that can be compared when planning a shared outing.

Culture and history: The grounds of the Nécropole nationale de Plaine are home to an equestrian monument to Joan of Arc, commemorating the sacrifice of those who died in the First World War. The Nécropole nationale de Plaine also contains the remains of soldiers who died for France during the fighting in the Bruche Valley in the summer of 1914 and during the liberation of the Colmar Pocket from 1944 to 1945. It is located on Rue du Général-Tabouis in Plaine.

The parish church of Saint-Arnould was rebuilt around 1740. The lower part of the portal or tower porch, part of the nave and a holy-water font dated 1743 have survived from that period. After the war, the parish church was extended; the work began in 1923, and it was consecrated on 22 September 1924. Built of rendered masonry, the church has a three-storey portal porch, a nave with three bays, a transept and a semicircular choir.

Nature

The Rocher de la Chatte Pendue reaches an elevation of 899 metres. Another green destination is the Jardin de Niargoutte: it contains more than 1,000 plant species, including trees, shrubs, perennials and bulb plants. The garden is open for private visits by appointment. The height of the rock and the diversity of the garden represent two very different ways of experiencing the landscape around Plaine.

In 2026, the Jardin de Niargoutte is scheduled to host special days with workshops on plant design, watercolour painting and outdoor nature activities, reconnecting with nature, and ecological gardening. The topics therefore range from creative activities to exploring nature and gardening.

Food and drink

Chocolat Chic runs an artisanal chocolate workshop with a shop in Plaine, in the heart of the Bruche Valley, offering chocolate creations, figures, pralines and other chocolate specialities. The workshop adds a hands-on insight into artisan-made chocolate and its different forms to the range of excursion destinations.

When comparing holiday apartments in Plaine, you can first compare the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer page. These three details help you read different offers consistently when planning your desired stay.

Other places in the destination area

For an overview of other places in the same destination area, Natzwiller, Scharrachbergheim-Irmstett, Bergbieten, Rosheim, Langensoultzbach, Eichhoffen, Wittisheim and Colroy-La-Roche are available to you.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bas-Rhin.