The town of Haguenau is on the Moder River north of Strasbourg in the Alsace region of France. It is just to the south of the Forest of Haguenau, which is the largest undivided forest in the country. The town has suffered extensive destruction due to warfare throughout the centuries, but it still boasts several monuments that span nine centuries.

The medieval portion of Haguenau features three gates from previous fortifications; the Tour des Chevaliers (Tower of the Knights), the Tour des Pecheurs (Tower of the Fishermen) and the Porte de Wissembourg (Wissembourg Gate), in addition to the two large gothic churches of Saint Georges and Saint Nicholas. Here, visitors will also delight in the ancient water mill and old Custom House, as well as the medieval Saint Georges Fountain. The museums in Haguenau are also worth a visit, including the Musee Historique de Haguenau (Historical Museum), and the Musee Alsacien Haguenau (Alsatian Museum), which is located in the former palace of the chancellor that is also Haguenau’s main Renaissance building.