Route of the ramparts and the path above the fortifications in Neuf-Brisach

Neuf-Brisach Cemetery car park, Rue de Colmar.

(S/E) Head towards Neuf-Brisach, keeping to your left.

(1) Before the Porte de Colmar bridge, take the path leading down to your left and follow the ramparts. Pass under the Porte de Strasbourg bridge and continue along the path.

(2) Carry on, passing under the Porte de Bâle bridge.

(3) At the Porte de Belfort, if you’re visiting the Vauban Museum, take the stairs on your right; otherwise, carry on to reach the Porte de Colmar bridge.

(1) Turn right and go through the Porte de Colmar.

(4) Immediately turn right to climb up onto the ramparts via the stairs behind the building, then take the upper path on the left.

(5) Pass under the archway above the Porte de Belfort, walk past the museum and carry on.

(6) Before the Porte de Bâle, go down the stairs then turn right, cross the road, go back up the stairs and continue along the upper path.

(7) When you reach the Porte de Strasbourg, as before, go down the stairs then turn right, cross the road, go back up the stairs and continue along the upper path.

(4) At the Porte de Colmar, go down the path, turn left, then right onto the pavement. Pass through the archway of the Porte de Colmar.

(1) Follow Rue de Colmar straight ahead to return to the cemetery car park (S/E).

In the town centre, around the Place d’Armes, you’ll find shops and restaurants.

The Vauban Museum, established in 1957, is situated on the ground floor of the Porte de Belfort, one of the town’s few monuments to have survived the ravages of various conflicts. Spanning two rooms, it showcases the history of the town of Neuf-Brisach, Vauban’s work and its UNESCO World Heritage status. A visit here serves as an introduction to exploring the town.