VTC Barr — Private Chauffeur Alsace

Why choose a VTC

Why choose a VTC from and to Barr?

Evenings and tastings without constraint

Cellars, wine estates, gourmet restaurants — Barr and its surroundings concentrate the best Alsatian tables. Therefore, you taste freely, your chauffeur takes care of the return in complete safety.

Airport and train station transfers

Strasbourg-Entzheim in 35 minutes, Sélestat station in 15 minutes. However, train schedules do not always align with your plans. Moreover, your chauffeur waits for you regardless of flight delays.

Custom Route des Vins circuits

Andlau, Mittelbergheim, Heiligenstein, Dambach-la-Ville — the wine villages around Barr are numerous and all magnificent. Thus, your chauffeur composes your circuit according to your current desires.

Weddings at estates

Alsatian wine estates host many weddings. Moreover, our van accommodates up to 7 passengers — guest shuttles, transport of the wedding party, coordination throughout the day. Everything is managed.

Harvest and wine festivals

The Fête du Klevener in Heiligenstein, the harvest in September — the region around Barr comes alive every autumn. However, parking and traffic become complex. Therefore, VTC is the obvious solution.

Knowledge of the territory

Your chauffeur is Alsatian, born on the Route des Vins. Moreover, he advises on the best estates and tables according to your tastes — Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris. A chauffeur who really knows his terrain.

The must-sees

The must-sees of Barr

Capital of Riesling and Klevener

Barr is renowned for its Klevener d'Heiligenstein, a unique grape variety in the world cultivated exclusively on this terroir.

Remarkable historic center

17th-century belfry, Folie Marco museum, typical Alsatian half-timbered streets.

Gateway to the Alsatian vineyard

Nestled at the foot of the Vosges, at the junction between the plain and the wine hills, ideal base to explore the Route des Vins.

Classified wine village

Barr is a classified Alsatian wine village at the heart of the Route des Vins.

Frequent trips

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Explore the surroundings with complete peace of mind

Heiligenstein

Birthplace of Klevener d'Heiligenstein, a unique Alsatian grape variety in the world. Family cellars, remarkable architecture, authentic wine village atmosphere. 1h to 2h — cellar tasting.

Andlau — Abbey and vines

Charming wine village with its Romanesque abbey from the 6th century and grands crus Kastelberg and Wiebelsberg. The sculpted bears of the abbey are among the masterpieces of Alsatian Romanesque art. 1h30 — abbey and estate.

Struthof Memorial

The only Nazi concentration camp established on French soil. An essential memorial site to understand the history of Alsace under the Occupation. 2h to 3h with the CERD.

Mont Sainte-Odile

Major spiritual site of Alsace at 764 m altitude. Millenary convent, Romanesque chapels, and mysterious Mur Païen. Panoramic view over the Alsace plain and the Rhine. 2h to 4h depending on program.

Gertwiller

The Alsatian gingerbread village, with its two artisan bakeries Fortwenger and Lips. Museum, shops, and tasting — a must-visit gourmet stop. 45 min to 1h.

Haut-Kœnigsbourg

The most visited castle in Alsace, at 755 m altitude. Spectacular medieval reconstruction with 360° view over the plain, the Rhine, and the Alps. 2h visit.

Barr, ideal base

Barr, anchorage point to explore the Route des Vins

Barr is a commune of 8,000 inhabitants nestled at the foot of the Alsatian Vosges, at the junction between the Alsace plain and the first wine hills. Thus, it constitutes an ideal base to explore the Route des Vins in both directions — north towards Obernai, south towards Sélestat. Moreover, Barr is renowned for its Klevener d'Heiligenstein, a unique grape variety in the world cultivated exclusively on this terroir.

However, Barr is not just a wine village. Moreover, the town has a remarkable historic center with its 17th-century belfry, its Folie Marco museum, and its typically Alsatian half-timbered streets. Therefore, a visit by VTC to Barr can combine cellar tasting, restaurant meal, and stroll in the old center in a single day without driving.

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Airport transfer, evening at a cellar, Route des Vins circuit, or wedding at an estate — Elsass VTC adapts to every occasion.

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Your questions about Barr and its wine region

Why choose a private chauffeur to get around Barr?

Barr, capital of Alsatian Riesling, is a gateway to the wine region. A chauffeur lets you enjoy the cellars, estates and restaurants without driving, with tailor-made Alsace Wine Route tours and transfers from Strasbourg, Obernai or the airport to the heart of the wine region.

How long does it take to reach Strasbourg airport from Barr?

Allow about 25 minutes for Strasbourg airport, 30 minutes for Strasbourg train station and 25 minutes for Sélestat train station. Your chauffeur will be waiting for you even if your flight is delayed.

Which wine-growing villages can you visit around Barr?

Andlau, Mittelbergheim, Heiligenstein and Dambach-la-Ville are all within easy reach. Your chauffeur plans the route according to your preferences and directs you to the estates and restaurants that match your tastes.

What is Klevener d'Heiligenstein?

It is a grape variety unique in the world, grown exclusively on the terroir around Barr. The town is also the capital of Riesling and Klevener.

Which sights can you reach from Barr?

Mont Sainte-Odile, a major spiritual site in Alsace, is about 20 minutes away. The Struthof Memorial, the only Nazi concentration camp established on French soil, is about 30 minutes away. Haut-Kœnigsbourg, the most visited fortified castle in Alsace, is about 35 minutes away.

Barr,capital of Alsatian Riesling