Visit of the Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt
LocalThe visit of this traditional farmhouse, along with craftmen’s workshops, a dairy and even a classroom, is an invitation to discover rural life, popular arts and traditions of the early 20th century.
The Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt is a former farmhouse, typical of the region called "Outre-Forêt", located in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park. Now a heritage interpretation centre, the Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt offers visitors the opportunity to discover the habitat, way of life, traditions and know-how that existed in the Alsatian countryside between 1920 and 1950.
In this typical Northern Alsatian farmhouse, you will find all the useful functions of rural life.
Horaires d'ouverture
From May 1st to September 30th: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 11am to 6pm.
From 1 October to 30 April: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on 25 December and in January.
Outre-Forêt Rural House
The Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt was created at the instigation of the Cercle d'Histoire de l'Outre-Forêt. The Cercle was looking for a farmhouse representative of the North Alsace region to showcase its heritage and open it to the public, but also to pass on the traditions and know-how of the Outre-Forêt. The Rural House was inaugurated in July 1998. Since then, it has welcomed 12 to 15,000 visitors per year.
Accès Train
Soultz-sous-Forêts se situe sur la ligne TER Wissembourg – Strasbourg, à 45 minutes de Strasbourg. Kutzenhausen se situe à 3 km de Soultz-sous-Forêts. Un itinéraire cyclable relie les deux communes.
Accès voiture
Coordonnées GPS : 48.93380 / 7.85646
Handicap visuel
Pour les personnes mal voyantes : un livret de présentation en braille et gros caractères, une signalétique en braille, un plan-relief, une maquette du bâtiment.
Christmas Exhibition “Winter Sweets”
From 24 November to 29 December 2024
Exposition temporaire
Festivités de Noël
To keep young and old waiting, an Advent wreath lights up Sunday after Sunday, the Advent calendars that allow children to open a small flap between December 1st and 24th where a small chocolate is hidden, a surprise while the oldest ones light up with candles to decipher a Bible verse. Some almanacs, these illustrated diaries of yesteryear, ignite the passions of adults with practical advice and remedies, sayings and proverbs, relevant or impertinent little phrases to accompany the new year.
When animals and plants participate in the joys of winter, the countryside lights up when the snow falls. Sleds and soapboxes, skis and ice skates of yesteryear make children's eyes shine in the middle of a nature that celebrates plants, sweet symbols of the end-of-year celebrations.
In the kitchens, batches of pastries, more or less local, more or less traditional, come out of the hearth shining with light. At the table of our ancestors, we taste Bierewecke, Stolle, Springerle, gingerbread...
The little girls of yesteryear imitate their elders with their tea sets and doll's rooms.
On Christmas Eve, the Stub of yesteryear lights up with the arrival of the Christkindel and Hans Trapp, girls and boys discover their toys. The tree shines with all its lights in the softness of a special evening.
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr
Christmas concert
8 December 2024 at 15:00
Concert
Festivités de Noël
On Sunday 8 December 2024, experience the magic of Christmas through music and tradition! From 3pm onwards, enjoy a spellbinding free Christmas concert at the Protestant church in Kutzenhausen, performed by Serge Rieger. After the concert, join us at the Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt to bake Bredles, traditional Alsatian cakes, and enjoy a warm Christmas Eve. At 4pm, a guided tour will plunge you into the history and traditions of Christmas in Alsace. Demonstrations and workshops are open without prior reservation.
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr
Saint-Nicolas entertainment
11 December 2024 at 14:00
Festivités de Noël ▸ Saint-Nicolas
Treat your children to an afternoon filled with the magic of St Nicholas! During this workshop specially designed for them, our young visitors can have fun and learn through various activities: a pastry workshop where they will prepare maneles,
a creative Christmas-themed craft, and a relaxing time with a captivating Christmas story and a tasty snack. The event scheduled for 4 December has been moved to 11 December. Registration required.
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr
‘Clair obscur": Meet the Christmas characters
15 December 2024 at 14:00
Festivités de Noël
FreeImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of Christmas on Sunday 15 December and discover how Springerle and gingerbread are made, the emblematic sweets of the festive season. At 5pm, as night falls, let yourself be transported into the magic of Christmas legends by meeting traditional characters.
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr
Let's shed some light
22 December 2024 at 14:00
Festivités de Noël
FreeOn Sunday 22 December, we invite you to take a poetic stroll through short Christmas tales inspired by plants such as the fir tree, holly, mistletoe and the rose of Jericho. Plunge into an enchanted atmosphere as you stroll by the light of the lanterns as the exhibition lights go down.
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr
New Year's pretzel
29 December 2024 at 14:00
Festivités de Noël
Free
Celebrate the festive season at the Maison Rurale!
At 3pm: an immersive guided tour of Alsatian traditions and ancestral rites associated with the arrival of the New Year.
At 4pm: baker Daniel Hoetzel will show you how to make the traditional New Year's brioche pretzel. Discover the secrets of this delicious speciality!
And all afternoon: mulled wine and pastries...
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr