Bouxwiller is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace, France. It is located at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, about 20 kilometers west of Strasbourg. The climate is temperate, with average temperatures ranging from 0°C in January to 20°C in July. Bouxwiller has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was once a fortified town, and its walls and towers are still visible today. The town is also home to several historic churches and buildings, including the 12th-century Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul.
Famous Persons from Bouxwiller, Alsace, France
- Christian Berst - Born on October 19, 1964 - Art dealer
- Dominique Dirrig - Born on March 8, 1956 - Pensioner, and Politician
- Colette Weil - Born on October 1, 1926 - Theatrical director, University teacher, and Pedagogue - Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms (died: September 6, 2008)
- André Kauffmann - Born on October 6, 1913 - Judge (died: April 5, 1982)
- Joseph Weill - Born on July 3, 1902 - French Resistance fighter, and Physician (died: March 11, 1988)
- Élie Weill - Born on January 10, 1901 - Rabbi, and Physician (died: March 11, 1988)
Places near Bouxwiller, Alsace, France
- Dettwiller, Alsace, France
- Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel, Alsace, France
- Hochfelden, Alsace, France
- Ingwiller, Alsace, France
- Monswiller, Alsace, France
- Neuwiller-lès-Saverne, Alsace, France
- Obermodern-Zutzendorf, Alsace, France
- Pfaffenhoffen, Alsace, France
- Steinbourg, Alsace, France
- Wimmenau, Alsace, France