Thann Attractions
Thann (pop. 8,033), at the southern end of the Route du Vin, attracts many holidaymakers with its beautiful situation at the mouth of the narrow Thur valley. Although an industrial town, other features of interest in Thann are its old half-timbered houses, remains of its walls, the Witches' Tower (Tour des Sorcières) and the Storks' Tower (Tour des Cigognes). The old Cornmarket, a handsome 16th C building, now houses the Museum of Alsatian History.
St Thiébault
In the center of Thann is the church of St-Thiébault, the most important Gothic building in Alsace after Strasbourg Cathedral. The very fine tower, 76m/250ft high, is modeled on the tower of Freiburg Cathedral (southwest Germany). On the west front is a large double doorway (14th-15th C) with rich sculptural decoration, and the north doorway (15th C) also has fine sculptured work. The interior is notable for its 16th C carved woodwork, 15th C stained glass and richly carved choir stalls.