Guémar combines listed historic gates, a Baroque church and the Canardière landscape with paths through the forest and surrounding area. The upper gate of Guémar, known as the Porte supérieure dite Obertor, is registered as a protected monument; it was registered by decree dated 11 May 1932. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Guémar can focus their accommodation search on this destination.
Culture
The Porte Haute dates from 1400. The present-day Church of Saint-Léger was built in the Baroque style in 1741; it contains a Callinet organ installed in 1842. The church’s square tower base is probably in the Romanesque style of the 12th century and is considered the only surviving evidence of earlier churches. The small Saint-Maximin Chapel was built on the same site in 1824.
Nature
At the exit of Guémar in the direction of Illhaeusern, the Canardière extends over more than 2 hectares. A botanical educational trail runs along the one-hectare pond, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The Canardière also has a children’s play area with a slide and swing. The pond has been a fishing spot since 1967.
Paths
The “Guémar through the Ages” interpretive trail is a 2.5 km circular route with a duration of 1.5 hours. The interpretive trail covering the historical and architectural heritage runs along the Fecht and passes the former Ladhof harbour. In Guémar and the surrounding area, you can cycle on rural paths, through the forest and on specially designated cycle paths.
Traditions
The Fête du Jambon festival takes place in Guémar in summer, on the third weekend of August. At the Fête du Jambon, visitors can taste “jambon braisé à la guémarienne”.
Other destinations in the location selection include Goldbach-Altenbach, Rodern, Sewen, Buhl, Osenbach, Huningue, Ammerschwihr and Soultzmatt.
