Riquewihr, an unmissable medieval town in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, invites you to stroll among its timber-framed houses and shimmering colors. This "Most Beautiful Village in France," the birthplace of Crémant d'Alsace, owes its name, "Pearl of the Alsatian Vineyard," to its preserved heritage.Riquewihr is surrounded by grand cru vineyards: Schoenenbourg and Sporen. The town, with its perfectly preserved city walls, reveals its closely packed half-timbered houses from the 13th to 18th centuries as you walk along the main street.From the gourmet's house to the oldest barrel in the world, the vine, already cultivated in the 8th century, has shaped the town. Richo's villa, "Richo villare," was a vast wine estate, the origin of the town of Riquewihr.Admirably adorned with flowers in spring and summer, the city takes on its Christmas colors during the Advent period, in a unique atmosphere that combines the magic of Christmas with Alsatian traditions.