Discover Danne-Et-Quatre-Vents

When choosing a stay in Danne-et-Quatre-Vents, you can focus on hiking, cultural heritage or natural sites. The municipality lies on the eastern edge of the Lorraine Plateau, between Phalsbourg and Saverne; elevations range from 205 to 379 metres. When looking for a hotel in Danne-et-Quatre-Vents, the first consideration is which of these local themes will shape your trip. The routes below differ in length, stated duration and subject matter; historic sites add a distinct cultural focus to the options.

Circular routes with different highlights

The Circuit des 7 sculptures is an easy circular route covering 3.56 kilometres; it takes about one hour and 15 minutes. It starts at the Chapelle de Bonne Fontaine and is designed as a forest interpretive trail on the theme of water. Seven carved sandstone steles depict fables by La Fontaine; an explanatory panel in French and German stands beside each sculpture. The circular route thus combines a manageable distance with a literary and artistic theme. For German-speaking visitors, the bilingual panels provide direct access to the explanations.

The Circuit des Lavoirs is also an easy circular route, but at 8.86 kilometres and about 2 hours and 55 minutes, it is considerably longer and takes more time than the Circuit des 7 sculptures. It starts at the end of Route du Pilsfels and leads to around ten old washhouses in the Bois de Chênes area. Along the way, the route passes the Deschamps washhouse in Danne-et-Quatre-Vents. Those interested in historic places from everyday life will find a different focus here from the steles on the sculpture trail.

The Circuit du château de Danne is 7.5 kilometres long and can be started at Place de l’Église or Place de la Mairie. Along the way, a climb passes small sandstone rocks on the way to the Grotte de Danne and Rocher Albert. The Grotte de Danne lies at the foot of a large conglomerate boulder, beneath a rocky overhang above the Stutzbach valley. A short path leads above the cave to a terrace overlooking the surrounding forest; the cave can be visited via marked trails. Local trail conditions and markings may change; check them before setting out on a hike. You should also check the condition and access to the Deschamps washhouse locally.

Cultural heritage, rose garden and cuisine

The Church of Saint-Etienne in Danne-et-Quatre-Vents was built in 1763 by the community of Danne-et-Quatre-Vents. Bonne Fontaine is also associated with a pilgrimage tradition: its origins are traced to a statue of the Virgin Mary discovered at a spring in 1714. Le Jardin des Roses was created as a place for everyone to meet and relax. It has 130 rose bushes representing 50 varieties; the number of plants and varieties may change over time.

The culinary options include the Hôtel-restaurant Notre-Dame de Bonne-Fontaine. It serves Lorraine, regional French, traditional and Alsatian cuisine. House specialities include vol-au-vent, game dishes, trout and seasonal fruit tarts. The specific selection may vary by season.

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