Saverne, France

Saverne is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It is situated on the Rhine-Marne canal at the foot of a pass over the Vosges Mountains, and 45 km (27 mi) N.W. of Strasbourg.

Saverne is a small town with the region’s characteristic steep pitched roofs and window boxes. It is a great base from which to explore the northern Vosges. Sights in the town include the Chateau des Rohan, the town’s famed rose garden, the ruined castles of Haut-Barr and the Karlsbräu brewery.

Things to See & Do

* Karlsbräu brewery
* Rohan Castle
* Chateau Vieux
* Ruined castles of Haut-Barr
* Rose Garden - locally known as La roseraie.

Cruise Season – March - Dec
Currency – Euro (EUR)
Language – French
Land Area – 26.01 km²
Population – 12,000 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style.
Time – UTC plus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 44