Christmas Shuttles for the Land of Stars 2012

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1 Christmas Shuttles for the Land of Stars 2012 Reach the Christmas destinations of the Land of Stars by Christmas shuttle! No more parking worries. It's ecological and economical! 2012: times, routes Colmar Eguisheim Kaysersberg Munster Neuf-Brisach Ribeauvillé Riquewihr Rouffach Turckheim Rediscover the magic of Christmas and the emotions of your childhood in the Land of Stars... For over a month from 25 November 2012, the Land of Stars is adorned with colourful decorations, wonderful Christmas trees and magical illuminations... It is in this festive and exceptional atmosphere, in the spirit of Christmas, that the Christmas destinations of the Land of Stars allow you to discover their Christmas markets and their many Christmas events and activities (Advent calendars, illuminated cribs, Christmas Cellars, concerts, exhibitions, Christmas Farms, treasure hunts etc.), to be chosen depending on your whims... and accessible by public transport (Christmas Shuttles, TER train and coach lines of the Alsace Region and regular transport lines). Access to the Christmas destinations without a car! Reach the main Christmas destinations of the land of stars by taking: the Christmas Shuttles, the TER lines (train and coaches), the regular transport lines, which will drop you off just a stone's throw from the Christmas markets and events! You will also be able to park at the park and ride sites of Colmar, Ribeauvillé and Kaysersberg and to then use the intra-muros shuttles to reach the Christmas markets in the same towns. Consult the of the transport network to identify the means of transport that will allow you to reach the chosen destination.

2 Map of the transport network Where can you buy your ticket and at what price? Christmas Shuttles TER train and coach lines Regular transport lines Park and rides + intra-muros shuttles Routes and times Map of the transport network Timetable grids on the heading Timetables for Christmas Shuttles and TER lines Map of the transport network Timetable grids on the heading Timetables for Christmas Shuttles and TER lines and website: Map of the transport network Timetable grids on the website: Map of the transport network Prices Adults: 4 / person/day. Under 12s: free. Free for holders of an Alsa Plus ticket. Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr Christmas Shuttle: free for users of the Ribeauvillé park and ride. TER Alsace: for prices, consult the website: (heading Informations tarifaires in se déplacer en TER / Avant mon déplacement ) - SNCF freephone number: Bon plan Alsa Plus: Alsa Plus tickets allow you to travel freely at low cost on all public transport in your ticket's validity zone (TER train, coach, tram and bus). For prices, consult the website (heading Horaires des bus ). Colmar: parking + shuttle: free Kaysersberg: parking: 2 / car - shuttle free Ribeauvillé: parking: 4 / car - shuttle free Where can you buy your ticket? Directly from the driver, on boarding the shuttle. In SNCF stations: - ticket machines, - at the SNCF ticket counters. Directly from the driver, on boarding the coach. Directly on your arrival at the park and ride.

3 The 9 Christmas destinations of the Land of Stars that are accessible without a car Colmar Christmas Market Five traditional Christmas markets situated in the heart of Old Colmar. Dates: from 23/11 to 31/12/2012 Opening times: from Sunday to Thursday from to Friday and Saturday from to the 24/12 and the 31/12 from to the 25/12 from to Transport and parking facilities Christmas Shuttles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 TER lines (train and coaches): B, C regular transport lines: 106, 109, 145, 208, 301, 440, 1076 park and rides + intra-muros shuttles Colmar park and ride: Parc des expositions (Avenue de la Foire aux Vins in Colmar) shuttle only runs first 4 weekends in December, with destination Colmar town centre (Place Scheurer Kestner) on Saturdays from 9.30 to and Sundays from 9.30 to (one shuttle every 10 minutes) dates on which the park and ride and intra-muros shuttle run: 01/12, 02/12, 08/12, 09/12, 15/12, 16/12, 22/12 and 23/12/2012 Kaysersberg Christmas Market The medieval settlement of Kaysersberg, which stands in the shadow of the ruins of its castle, invites you on a charming stroll in the very heart of a picturesque and authentic 17th century setting... Guaranteed to amaze both children and adults! Dates: from 30/11 to 02/12, from 07/12 to 09/12, from 14/12 to 16/12, from 19/12 to 23/12/2012 Opening times: from to Transport and parking facilities Christmas Shuttles: 1, 2 regular transport line: 145 parks and rides + intra-muros shuttles Kaysersberg park and rides: DS Smith factory (77 Route de Lapoutroie) and football stadium (Rue du Geisbourg) shuttle with destination Médiathèque de Kaysersberg from to (one shuttle every 15 minutes) dates on which the park and rides and intra-muros shuttle run : 01/12, 02/12, 08/12, 09/12, 15/12, 16/12, 22/12 and 23/12/2012 Ribeauvillé Christmas Market Jugglers, dancers, wandering entertainers, beggars, yokels and merchants in medieval costume all invade Ribeauvillé to give you a medieval Christmas market that is particularly original! Medieval games, demonstrations of know-how, discovery of regionally crafted products and tasting of terroir products are the ingredients of this particularly authentic Christmas market. Dates: 08/12, 09/12, 15/12 and 16/12/2012 Opening times: Saturday from to Sunday from to Transport and parking facilities Christmas Shuttle: 4 TER lines (in connection with the TERs from or to Strasbourg and Mulhouse): A regular transport lines: 106, 109 park and rides + intra-muros shuttles Ribeauvillé park and ride: Sony enterprise (Zone d'activités du Muehlbach) - exit No. 20 from the A35 shuttle with destination Ribeauvillé town centre (bus station - Place du Général de Gaulle) from 9.50 to (one shuttle every 20 minutes) dates on which the park and ride and intra-muros shuttle run: 08/12, 09/12, 15/12 and 16/12/2012 Riquewihr Christmas Market In a green setting, Riquewihr, listed amongst the Most Beautiful Villages in France, offers a traditional Christmas market in a magical setting that combines the spirit of Christmas with the quality of its architectural heritage (16th to

4 18th century). Dates: from 24/11 to 20/12/2012 Opening times: from Monday to Friday from to Saturday and Sunday from to Transport facilities Christmas Shuttles: 2, 3, 4 regular transport line: 106 Eguisheim Christmas Market Discover the authentic Christmas market of Eguisheim, a village listed amongst the Most Beautiful Villages in France in a magical setting. A large number of events complete the atmosphere of Christmas time during 30 days. Dates: 24/11 and 25/11, then 30/11 to 23/12 and from 27/12 to 30/12/2012 Opening times: from 9.00 to (Saturdays until 20.00) Transport facilities Christmas Shuttle: 5 regular transport lines: 208, 440 Neuf-Brisach Christmas Market Christmas in Neuf-Brisach takes place as in yesteryear: the village 1700 is animated by characters in costumes, old trades, tavern, roast beef, farm animals, hand crafted products, terroir products, exhibitions, events, 120 exhibitors. Dates: Friday 07/12, Saturday 08/12 and Sunday 09/12/2012 Opening times: Friday from to Saturday from to Sunday from to Transport facilities Christmas Shuttle: 7 regular transport lines: 301, 1076 euregiobus Rouffach Christmas Market This traditional market of craftsmanship and flavours offers demonstrations of know-how (painted wooden objects, preparation of little Christmas cakes etc.) all in a festive atmosphere that is accompanied by a folk band and a mechanical street organ. Between Rouffach and Eguisheim, don't hesitate to discover the Alsace-Provence Christmas market in Gueberschwihr which is also held weekend of 08 and 09 December. Dates: Saturday 08/12 and Sunday 09/12/2012 Opening times: - Rouffach Christmas Market: Saturday from to 18.00, Sunday from to Gueberschwihr Christmas Market: Saturday from to 19.00, Sunday from to Transport facilities Christmas Shuttle: 6 TER line (only to reach Rouffach): B regular transport line: 440 Munster (Bredlamarik) Christmas Market This Christmas market is a place for privileged encounters with artisans, creators and producers who have been attending for over 20 years. Dates and opening times: - from 30/11 to 21/12 : Friday from to 19.00, Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 to from 22/12 to 23/12 : from 9.30 to the 24/12 : from 9.30 to New Year's Market The ideal place for gourmets, who will find all the local gastronomy products there; also an unmissable spot for the preparation of gift lists Dates: from 27/12 to 31/12/2012 and from 02/01 to 05/01/2013 Opening times: from to (except 31/12/2012 and 05/01/2013: closes at 16.00) Transport facility TER line: D Turckheim Advent Calendar

5 According to an old Rhine tradition, a flap of the Advent calendar is opened each evening during the Advent period: ceremonial with little star holders and street lamp lighter followed by a Weihnachtsstewle (Christmas Coffee) with special events (exhibitions, tales, evening gatherings etc.). Dates: from 01/12 to 24/12/2012 Times: Advent Calendar at in front of the Town Hall. Christmas Coffee from to Salle de la Décapole, Town Hall Transport facility TER line: C Timetables for Christmas Shuttles and TER lines All Christmas shuttles connect with the TER 200 at Colmar station Also consult the latest TER timetables at the station or at Colmar Kaysersberg Riquewihr (Christmas Shuttles '1', '2' and '3' ) The two circular shuttles run in the opposite direction (from Colmar: first service to Kaysersberg or Riquewihr depending chosen shuttle) The different parts of the journey are carried out in the same bus. Circular shuttle Circular shuttle Christmas Shuttles running from 1 st, 2 nd, 08 th, 09 th, 15 th, 16 th, 22 nd and 23 rd December Riquewihr Ribeauvillé (Christmas Shuttle '4' ) Outbound times Outbound times

6 Return times Return times Shuttle only running on 08 th, 09 th, 15 th and 16 th December Sélestat Ribeauvillé (TER coach line 'A' ) connects with TER trains from Strasbourg and Mulhouse Outbound times Saturday Return times Saturday Outbound times Sunday Return times Sunday TER coach only running on 08 th, 09 th, 15 th and 16 th December December Colmar Eguisheim (Christmas Shuttle '5' ) Outbound times everyday Return times everyday Christmas Shuttles running from 30 th November to 23 rd December 2012.

7 Colmar Gueberschwihr - Rouffach (Christmas Shuttle '6' ) Outbound times Return times Christmas Shuttles only running on 09 th December Colmar - Rouffach (TER train line 'B' ) Towns served Outbound times Saturday Towns served Return times Saturday Towns served Outbound times Sunday Towns served Return times Sunday TER Train running on 08 th and 09 th December 2012 Colmar Neuf-Brisach (Christmas Shuttle '7' ) Outbound times Friday Return times Friday Outbound times Saturday Return times Saturday Outbound times Sunday Return times Sunday Christmas Shuttles only running on 07 th, 08 th and 09 th December 2012.

8 Colmar Turckheim Munster (TER train lines C and D ) Outbound times from Monday to Friday Return times from Monday to Friday Outbound times Saturday Outbound times Sunday and bank holidays Return times Saturday Return times Sunday and bank holidays

9 The Tourist Information Offices in the Land of Stars For more information Christmas markets and other Christmas events organised in the Land of Stars (Advent calendars, illuminated cribs, Christmas Cellars, concerts, exhibitions, Christmas Farms, treasure hunts etc.), consult the 2012 Calendar of Christmas events of the Land of Stars available from tourist information offices of the Land of Stars and ir website. Tourist Office of Colmar and surrounding 32 Cours Sainte Anne F Colmar Tel (0) Fax (0) info@ot-colmar.fr Tourist Office of Pays de Brisach 6 Place d Armes - F Neuf-Brisach Tel (0) Fax (0) info@tourisme-paysdebrisach.com - Tourist Office of Eguisheim and surrounding 22 A Grand Rue - F Eguisheim Tel (0) Fax (0) info@ot-eguisheim.fr - Tourist Office of la Vallée de Kaysersberg 39 rue du Général de Gaulle - F Kaysersberg Tel (0) Fax (0) info@kaysersberg.com - Tourist Office of la Vallée de Munster 1 rue du Couvent - F Munster Tel (0) Fax (0) contact@vallee-munster.eu - Tourist Office of the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr Region 1 Grand rue - F Ribeauvillé 2 rue de la 1ère Armée - F Riquewihr Tel (0) Fax (0) info@ribeauville-riquewihr.com - Tourist Office of Canton de Rouffach 12A place de la République - F Rouffach Tel (0) Fax (0) info@ot-rouffach.com - Tourist Office of Turckheim and surrounding Corps de Garde - F Turckheim Tel (0) Fax (0) ot.turckheim@aliceadsl.fr -