Sundhouse

Sundhouse (German Sundhausen ) is a commune with 1634 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Bas- Rhin in the Alsace region. The community is a member of the Association of Municipalities Ried de Marckolsheim.

Geography

The village is situated in the Upper Rhine Valley between Schlettstadt ( about 13 miles west) and the Rhine ( about 5 km east). Immediately east of the village passes the Rhine- Rhône Canal.

Half-timbered house

Church (1822 )

Half-timbered houses

History

The term " Sound " was derived from "South". Sundhouse forms with North House, Osthouse and Westhouse a quadrilateral. ( A similar situation exists in the villages of West Hope Osthoffen and Sundhoffen. ) At the center of the square, an ancient sanctuary was identified. In Sundhouse was 1909-1944 the terminus of a coming from the westerly Schlettstadt railway line, which was powered by steam.

Demographics

Attractions

  • L' Arbre de la Liberté - which translated means " the tree of liberty ."
  • La place crinoline - at this place is also the administrative center ( Mairie ).

Regular events

  • The beer festival is held annually on the first weekend in May.
  • At the Feast of farmers, the most beautiful horse is chosen and a local agriculture presented.
  • A fireworks display at the fish pond on Saturday, burned before July 14, the French national holiday.
  • The Feast of Apples
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