Charming holiday cottage in the heart of Alsace

La Datcha du Parc

A haven of tranquillity in Alsace, in the Vosges mountains, in the Thur Valley

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Welcome

A cosy retreat
on the edge of the Gardens

We spent 9 months lovingly restoring La Datcha. We hope it will meet your expectations and lead you into an unforgettable holiday.

- The Arnold Family

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Listed Historic Building

Listed facade and roof, interior fully renovated with taste for optimal comfort.

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4 to 7 guests

3 separate bedrooms, ideally designed to welcome family or friends in a warm setting.

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In the heart of the Park

Direct access to Wesserling Park, its gardens, textile ecomuseum and year-round events.

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Fully equipped

Full kitchen, washer-dryer, TV, balcony with views of the Vosges mountains and much more.

Living room and open kitchen at La Datcha du Parc, holiday cottage in Alsace
Living room & open kitchen
Dining room at La Datcha holiday cottage in Alsace, Vosges
Dining room
Facade of La Datcha du Parc with wisteria in bloom
Facade & wisteria
Comfort

Amenities at your disposal

Equipped kitchen (induction hob, dishwasher, oven)
Nespresso & filter coffee machine
Washer-dryer
Television with HDMI port
High-speed Wi-Fi
Balcony with Vosges views
Bleu des Vosges bed linen
Basic supplies provided
Accommodation

Three comfortable
bedrooms

Quality bedding, cotton percale linen and hypoallergenic duvets. Each room has been designed with your well-being in mind.

Master bedroom at La Datcha holiday cottage in Alsace, Vosges Master

The master bedroom

Bright room with dressing area and views over Wesserling Park. 160x200 cm bed, premium mattress and cotton percale linen.

  • 160x200 cm bed
  • Park views
  • Dressing area
Junior bedroom with bunk beds at the Alsace cottage in the Vosges Junior

The junior bedroom

Ideal for children with bunk beds and a third pull-out bed. Swissflex mattresses for quality sleep.

  • 3 beds (90x190 cm)
  • Swissflex mattresses
  • Wardrobe
Study bedroom with sofa bed at the Alsace holiday cottage, Vosges Study

The study bedroom

Versatile space with a 120x200 cm sofa bed and memory foam mattress topper. Perfect for a couple or as a workspace.

  • 120x200 cm sofa bed
  • Memory foam
  • Dual purpose
“ The Thur rises at the summit of the Vosges, flows through the valley and reaches the Alsace plain. Here, time stands still. ”
Wesserling Park

A living heritage
through the seasons

Birthplace of fabric printing, the Wesserling manufactory started at the end of the 16th century and gained international renown in the 18th century to become a royal manufactory.

Now listed as a Historic Monument, Wesserling Park comes alive all year round with its remarkable gardens, textile museum and great boiler house. Each season brings its share of discoveries and wonder.

Ideally located within the park, La Datcha offers you privileged access to all events: Christmas in the Gardens, the Nocturnal Fairy Lights, the Crossbred Gardens, heritage days, Cosplayin' Wesserling, theatrical tours and much more.

Wesserling Park in Alsace, remarkable gardens

Remarkable Gardens

17 hectares of themed gardens, renewed each year with original artistic installations.

Textile Ecomuseum

Dive into the fascinating history of fabric printing and the Alsatian industrial heritage.

Year-round events

Christmas in the Gardens, Nocturnal Fairy Lights, markets, concerts and shows throughout the seasons.

In the area

A wealth of activities
at your fingertips

The upper Thur Valley is full of treasures. Here are our favourites to enhance your stay.

Lac des Perches mountain lake in the Vosges, hike from La Datcha du Parc
Hiking

Lac des Perches from La Datcha

Full-day traverse via Storckensohn and the Gazon Vert crest to this glacial lake nestled in a granite cirque. ~15.5 km, +620 m.
Vosges high pastures and panoramic landscape around Le Treh
Hiking

Le Treh via the Siebach (loop)

14.4 km loop from Fellering up to the Treh farm-inn via the Siebach high pastures, returning via Ranspach. +717 m, moderate difficulty.
Traditional oil mill of Storckensohn, stage of the Chauvelin hike
Hiking

Le Chauvelin and Storckensohn (loop)

A lovely half-day loop starting from La Datcha. Huselberg viewpoint, balcony trail, and the village of Storckensohn with its traditional oil mill. 9.8 km, +455 m.
Lake Kruth-Wildenstein in the Vosges, Alsace
Sports

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

A green jewel in the upper Thur Valley. Swimming, pedalos, hiking and adventure park await you in an exceptional setting.
Le Petit Prince theme park in Alsace near Wesserling Park
Shows

Le Petit Prince Park

Based on the work of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, this enchanting park delights young and old with its poetic attractions and tethered balloon flights.
Ecomusee d'Alsace in Ungersheim
Museums

Ecomusee d'Alsace

The largest open-air museum in France. Stroll through an authentic reconstructed Alsatian village with its half-timbered houses.
Butterfly Garden in Alsace
Museums

Butterfly Garden

In Hunawihr, walk among hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world. A magical experience for the whole family.
Textile Museum at Wesserling Park
Museums

Textile Museum

Living ecomuseum in the heart of the park, in a royal 1819 manufactory. Costumed demonstrations of spinning, weaving and fabric printing.
Musée Serret in Saint-Amarin
Museums

Musée Serret

In Saint-Amarin, the history of the valley and the Great War. Military collections, Alsatian Resistance and reconstructed historic trades.
Cité du Train in Mulhouse
Museums

Cité du Train

Europe's largest railway museum in Mulhouse. Over 130 locomotives and wagons on 60,000 m², from steam engines to the TGV.
Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse, Schlumpf Collection
Museums

Cité de l'Automobile

The Schlumpf Collection in Mulhouse, world's largest Bugatti collection. Over 500 exceptional vehicles on 25,000 m².
Electropolis Museum in Mulhouse
Museums

Electropolis Museum

In Mulhouse, Europe's largest museum dedicated to the history of electricity. 4,000 m² of appliances, machines and scientific adventures.
Markstein ski resort in the Vosges mountains
Sports

Ski resorts

The Markstein and Ventron resorts offer 13 slopes for all levels, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The Alsatian winter in all its splendour.
Restaurant À la Manufacture Royale at Wesserling Park
Restaurants

À la Manufacture Royale

Organic and local cuisine in the heart of the park, in a former manufactory. Homemade burgers, bread baked on-site and produce from the Saint-Amarin valley.
La Fabrique brasserie opposite Wesserling Park
Restaurants

La Fabrique

Traditional French brasserie facing the park gardens. Fillet steak, cordon bleu, foie gras, heated terrace and regular live music evenings.
Crêpeline crêperie at Wesserling Park
Restaurants

Crêpeline

Savoury galettes and sweet crêpes in the park's creators' pavilion. Tea room, cocktails and concert evenings in a convivial setting.
Caveau à l'Orée du Parc restaurant in Husseren-Wesserling
Restaurants

Caveau à l'Orée du Parc

Refined cuisine in a two-hundred-year-old vaulted cellar. Fresh produce, spices and herbs from the garden at accessible prices, a stone's throw from the cottage.
Le Saisonnier restaurant in Fellering
Restaurants

Le Saisonnier

Traditional Alsatian restaurant in the heart of Fellering, a few minutes from the cottage. Specialities of fried carp, local game and seasonal cuisine.
Florentino wood-fired pizzeria in Saint-Amarin
Restaurants

Florentino

Calabrian wood-fired pizzeria in Saint-Amarin. Tipo 1 flour, 48-hour fermentation and fresh ingredients for authentic pizzas.
Thur Trail in Mitzach, Thur valley
Events

Thur Trail

Mountain trail race in Mitzach every spring. Four courses from 10 to 53 km across the Hautes-Vosges ridges.
Tour de la Vallée de la Thur, hiking event
Events

Tour de la Vallée de la Thur

Major hiking event organised each July by the Club Vosgien de Saint-Amarin. 32, 61 or 113 km routes through the valley.
Courses du Grand Ballon in Willer-sur-Thur
Events

Courses du Grand Ballon

Iconic spring trail starting from Willer-sur-Thur. Three courses from 9 to 25 km with ascent to the highest summit of the Vosges.
GFNY Grand Ballon cycling race in the Vosges
Events

GFNY Grand Ballon

Cyclosportive starting from Thann crossing the Parc des Ballons des Vosges. Passing by Markstein, 2023 Tour de France stage finish.
L'Alsacienne cyclosportive starting from Kruth
Events

L'Alsacienne

June cyclosportive starting from Lake Kruth. Five courses from 56 to 195 km crossing 13 passes of the Vosges: Grand Ballon, Markstein, Petit Ballon.
Festival of Mixed Gardens at Parc de Wesserling
Park Events

Festival of Mixed Gardens

Each summer, landscape designers create ephemeral gardens around an annual theme. A poetic and artistic journey from April to October, just steps from La Datcha.
Christmas in the Garden at Parc de Wesserling, magical Christmas market
Park Events

Christmas in the Garden

In December, the Parc de Wesserling turns into a fairytale village: Christmas market, illuminations, storytelling, children's activities and a magical atmosphere amid the snowy gardens.
Troc'Jardin at Parc de Wesserling, spring plant exchange
Park Events

Troc'Jardin (Plant Swap)

Spring plant and seed exchange organized by the Wesserling Gardens Association. Sharing, gardening tips and conviviality, before the Park's official opening on May 1st.
Night Wonders at Parc de Wesserling, summer night show
Park Events

Night Wonders

On summer evenings, the Park's gardens light up at nightfall. Performances, light displays and enchanted walks immerse visitors in the magic of Wesserling nights.
Music Day at Parc de Wesserling, open-air concerts
Park Events

Music Day at the Park

On June 21st, the Parc de Wesserling welcomes musicians into its gardens. Open-air concerts, intimate stages amid the flowers and a festive evening to celebrate the summer solstice.
Les Musicales du Parc, international piano and chamber music festival at Parc de Wesserling
Park Events

Les Musicales du Parc

International piano and chamber music festival, each autumn at the Park's Théâtre de Poche. Six exceptional evenings featuring the finest international musicians in an intimate setting.
Multi Prises festival by Collectif des Possibles at Parc de Wesserling
Park Events

Festival Multi Prises

Biennial multidisciplinary festival by Collectif des Possibles, in June. Three days of performances, concerts, exhibitions and participatory workshops led by the artists in residence at the Park.
Rates & Booking

Rates tailored
to your stay

Accommodation for up to 5 guests. Linen, towels and cleaning package available as an option.

Per Night

€100
per night
  • Up to 5 guests
  • Tourist tax not included
  • + €60 linen, towels & cleaning
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Weekend

€190
Friday → Sunday
  • Up to 5 guests
  • Tourist tax not included
  • + €60 linen, towels & cleaning
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Weekly

€600
Saturday → Saturday
  • Up to 5 guests
  • Tourist tax not included
  • + €60 linen, towels & cleaning
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Address

31 Rue du Parc
68470 Husseren-Wesserling
Alsace, France