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  Welcome in Molsheim, Alsace, France
As Molsheim is located at the foot of a hills stemming from the Vosges mountains on the Wine Road (about 20 kilomters west of Strasbourg) it is also home to prosperous winegrowers.
Molsheim welcomed a large part of the institutions that were created around the religious struggle and for the spiritual direction of the diocese.
Therefore, from 1570-80, Molsheim was the obvious choice to become the second home to the bishops who had been chased from their secular seat in Strasbourg.
www.visit-alsace.com /molsheim/index.html   (929 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Bruno Franz Leopold Liebermann
Catholic theologian, b., at Molsheim in Alsace 12 Oct., 1759; 4.
college at Molsheim, he studied theology from 1776 to 1780 in the seminary at Strasburg, after which, as he was too young for ordination, he was as subdeacon appointed teacher in the
Strasburg seminary, in 1784 preacher at the cathedral, and in 1787 pastor at Ernolsheim near Molsheim.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09235b.htm   (568 words)

  
 Ettore Bugatti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although born in Italy, Bugatti's eponymous automobile company was set up in Molsheim, in the Alsace region, now part of France.
His son, Jean Bugatti, was killed on August 11, 1939 at the age of 30, while testing a Type 57 tank-bodied race car near the Molsheim factory.
Ettore Bugatti died on August 21, 1947 and was interred in the Bugatti family plot at the municipal cemetery in Dorlisheim near Molsheim in the Bas-Rhin département of the Alsace region of France.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ettore_Bugatti   (407 words)

  
 2006 Bugatti Veyron - Workshop in Molsheim
In 1956, the final attempts had failed, in the wake of the death of the company’s founder in 1947 — preceded in death in 1939 by his son Jean, with whom he collaborated — to keep the substantially weakened company alive.
To be able to carry the historic value of the location in Molsheim into the Bugatti future while at the same time satisfying the administrative regulations of the Land, a compromise was negotiated with local authorities.
Ettore Bugatti was born in 1881 in Italy.
www.seriouswheels.com /cars/top-2006-Bugatti-Veyron-Workshop-Molsheim.htm   (1887 words)

  
 Molsheim - LoveToKnow 1911
MOLSHEIM, a town of Germany, in the imperial province of Alsace-Lorraine at the foot of the Vosges, on the Breusch and at the junction of railways to Zabern and Strassburg.
Its industries embrace the manufacture of iron and steel goods, tanning and organ-building.
Molsheim was known in the 9th century as Molleshem, and formerly was the seat of a famous Jesuit college, which in 1702 was removed to Strassburg and united with the university of that city.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Molsheim   (104 words)

  
 BMC-NE :: 2006 Bugatti Veyron   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In 1956, the final attempts had failed, in the wake of the death of the company’s founder in 1947 — preceded in death in 1939 by his son Jean, with whom he collaborated — to keep the substantially weakened company alive.
To be able to carry the historic value of the location in Molsheim into the Bugatti future while at the same time satisfying the administrative regulations of the Land, a compromise was negotiated with local authorities.
Ettore Bugatti was born in 1881 in Italy.
www.bmc-ne.co.uk /newcars/2006_Bugatti_Veyron/2006_Bugatti_Veyron.php   (1893 words)

  
 Tourist Office Region Molsheim Mutzig
The Fort Kaiser Wilhelm II, Mutzig Fort and the Sentier des Casemates (Blockhouse Trail), are a testimony to the German occupation of Alsace and were strategic places of defence.
In Molsheim, the Carthusian Order built one of the few monasteries to be found within town walls...
Each year in September, hundreds of enthusiasts and thousands of spectators flock to Molsheim for the Bugatti Festival, and a weekend spent admiring these mechanical prodigies from around the world.
www.ot-molsheim-mutzig.com /gb_index.html   (266 words)

  
 weddingsinfrance/destinationweddinglocations/alsace/molsheim
To choose Molsheim, Alsace for a wedding in France it to step into a quiet old town lying in the Brunche Valley, in the heart of the wine growing regions; where the famous Bruderthal wine is produced.
There is a legend about Molsheim; according to some historians the name of Molsheim comes from the Latin word meaning mill.
The great period of Molsheim was during the 16th — 17th centuries where the town welcomed a large part of the institutions that were created around religious struggles and for spiritual directions.
www.weddingsinfrance.com /destination_wedding_locations/alsace/molsheim.html   (260 words)

  
 Case Study - Bugatti Trust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
There are about 30,000 drawings in the collection which, for post first world war Bugatti cars, their assemblies and components, is nearly the total output of the Molsheim drawing office and also includes the car drawings produced in Paris.
Normally, when any single part was redesigned, (such as upgrading a straight cut gear to a spiral one) the old drawing was cancelled and a reference added to the new drawing number and date.
It is easy and quick and in the future we should be able to allow visitors to browse through the database for their own research purposes.
www.spielberg.de /english/studies/bugattitrust.htm   (675 words)

  
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The unique cultural influences in Alsace are evident at this restaurant in Molsheim, France.
Molsheim is also home to a Bugatti car museum, where Bugatti made its vehicles in the early 1900's.
A short distance from Molsheim we entered the village of Dorlisheim where we found the community in the middle of their summer festival honoring the Mirabelle plum.
www.angelfire.com /oh5/france2001/page4.html   (919 words)

  
 MOLSHEIM - tourist office
MOLSHEIM TOURIST OFFICE ** Intercommunal de la Région de Molsheim-Mutzig
Molsheim : Eglise des Jésuites avec Orgue Silbermann - Chapelle Notre Dame
Molsheim : Visites guidées pour groupes et scolaires toute l'année sur demande à l'Office de Tourisme - Visites guidées gratuites du sentier viticole (jeudi à 10h juillet-août) - visite technique Caves à vins
www.tourisme.fr /tourist-office/molsheim.htm   (707 words)

  
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The last of the great line of racing cars from Molsheim was the Type 59, made in 2.8 litres, 2.9 litres and 3.3 litres forms.
The first machines for the factory in Molsheim were delivered in January of 1910.
The friendly working environment at Molsheim thereafter was never again what it had been before the strike took place.
www.roadcompanion.ca /edito/mag/pages/_cumaghtm0006.asp?lang=ce&month=200307&magid=32204   (2339 words)

  
 First For France - Molsheim Guide
Molsheim lies at the foot of a hill (part of the Vosges mountains) on the Route des Vins.
Molsheim itself is a delightful place, more so because of the relics from its ancient past.
The vineyards around Molsheim produce good wine, and the town is home to many successful winegrowers.
www.firstforfrance.com /L4_Town.asp?t=187   (323 words)

  
 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 - RSportsCars.com
The new workshop is not just where the engine and vehicle are assembled and tested, it is also the place where customers collect their Bugattis and drive them out onto the streets for the first time.
While up to 70 new vehicles a year are built by hand in the new facility, neighbouring specially-equipped workshops are the scene of expert restoration work on historic Bugatti vehicles.
The designers have selected five separate colour combinations for the car: Each of the combinations features the bonnet, roof and rear in the darker of the two colours, with the sides and front wheel arches in the lighter colour.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/bugatti_veyron.asp   (793 words)

  
 Elegant-Lifestyle.com: Best Auto Car
The original Bugatti factory was reinstated by acquiring and renovating the Château Molsheim, where it all started nearly 100 years ago.
Molsheim will be manufacturing 50 to 100 cars per year, but there is no doubt that quality of finish comes first for the Bugatti Veyron.
And despite being the most expensive car in the world with USD 1.2 million, a couple of dozen of the 300 units have already sold with a downpayment of USD 300,000, although this car will be only delivered to clients in autumn 2005.
www.elegant-lifestyle.com /Bugatti-Veyron.htm   (702 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Travel | Reader offers | Portrait of Alsace
The area around the glorious city of Strasbourg in Alsace is rich in beautiful scenery, fascinating medieval towns and cities and superb cuisine and wine, yet is little known in Britain.
At the foot of the famous castles of Gursberg and Haut Ribeaupierre, Ribeauville is distinctive for its impressive Butchers Tower.
Retaining some of its medieval city wall, Molsheim was a wealthy town in the 16th century and its most beautiful buildings date from this period.
travel.guardian.co.uk /readeroffers/train/page/0,14540,1347163,00.html   (865 words)

  
 The Art of Building Dreams..........Part 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The traditional company headquarters in Molsheim will be taken over by the same concern that was responsible for the chateau’s extensive renovations, Volkswagen.
It, too, was lovingly restored, and can now be admired as a ‘Coupe Binder.’ Once again, from its home in Molsheim, Bugatti is set to conquer the automobile world.
This tradition will be continued by the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron which aspires to be a work of automotive art and a further step towards perfection.
www.motorsportscenter.com /printer_48.shtml   (1435 words)

  
 Bugatti Index
Soon thereafter, Molsheim was returned to the Alsace region of France at the conclusion of WWI.
The original body was a roadster, penned by Ettore's son Jean, and made at Molsheim.
Jean Bugatti was killed on August 11, 1939 at the age of 30, while testing a Type 57C tank-bodied racer near Molsheim.
www.ktsmotorsportsgarage.com /rodeo98/pages/bugatti.html   (1122 words)

  
 Molsheim hotels. Hotel rooms in Molsheim. Discount France hotels for leisure breaks and business travel. Hotel in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
For your peace of mind, all bookings for hotels in Molsheim are processed on secure servers with 128 bit encryption to ensure complete protection and privacy for your sensitive personal and credit card details.
When you're looking for Molsheim hotel reservations we want you to be able to choose appropriate accommodation in Molsheim without leaving our site.
That's why every Molsheim Hotel has one or more colour photographs, details of the hotel grade, descriptions of the types of room available, room rates and availability, and also a map showing exactly where in Molsheim the hotel is located - click the 'Bookings' button adajacent to the appropriate Molsheim hotel for full details.
www.hotellink.co.uk /docs/fr/alsace/bas-rhin/molsheim/hotels001.htm   (506 words)

  
 Bernard Weber - welcome
he wine cellar that you have just entered in the town of Molsheim is in the celebrated Alsacian wine producing area of France.
Today, it is the vineyards of Molsheim that uphold the prestige ofthe city.
he finest section of the Molsheim vineyards is the Bruderthal, one of the grand crus of Alsace.
www.bernard-weber.com /body_welcome.html   (298 words)

  
 Hoteles en Molsheim, Francia
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The Bristol Hotel is located next to the city centre of Strasbourg and opposite the train station (Place de la Gare).
The Grand Hôtel du Hohwald, fully renovated, is in the Vosges mountains and at the heart of the village.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/es/france/alsace/basrhin/molsheim-3   (864 words)

  
 BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
MOLSHEIM, France - The development procedures adopted at the start of 2004 for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 are on schedule.
Four exceptional sports cars are still involved in endurance test runs and fine-tuning.
Start of production of the pilot lot is planned for the beginning of May. The relevant processes are ready for the start of production.
media.vw.com /print_doc.cfm?article_id=9547   (1094 words)

  
 Vintage Motor Cars in Amelia Island Ritz Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island, FL Page-7   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Financially in disarray at the close of the 20th century’s fourth decade, World War II and its aftermath spelled the end of Ettore Bugatti’s enterprise.
The Type 73, however, was too ambitious for the Molsheim facility — ruined by the retreating Germans — to build in quantity.
Four years passed in which the family partially settled its differences and the Molsheim works were rebuilt, supported by orders from the French railways for parts and service on the Royale-engined Bugatti railcars, subcontract production of weaving looms, castings, and machining work for Citroên.
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 Strasbourg City Guide
Molsheim and the Route des Vins: The Route des Vins extends from Marlenheim, west of Strasbourg, to Thann, close to Mulhouse, offering opportunities for free dégustations (tastings) and summer wine festivals.
Molsheim is one of the largest towns on the itinerary, less than 30km (19 miles) southwest of Strasbourg – a 30-minute train journey.
Molsheim Tourist Office, 19 place de l’Hôtel de Ville (tel: (03) 8838 1161; fax: (03) 8849 8040; e-mail: infos@ot-molsheim-mutzig.com; website: www.ot-molsheim-mutzig.com), can provide further information.
www.tiscali.co.uk /travel/eworldguides/sightseeing/strasbourg_sightseeing.html?part=excursions   (223 words)

  
 Bugatti Exhibition
Molsheim factory begins making its most commercially successful model, the Type 57, building 680 between 1934 and 1940; Jean designs the most desired version of the car, the Atlantic
Jean becomes effective chief at the Molsheim factory after workers strike; Ettore and family move to Paris
Ettore wins court battle to retain ownership of Molsheim, but dies in a coma in Paris without learning he had "won his last race"
www.clemusart.com /exhibit/bugatti/timeline.html   (402 words)

  
 Photos from Molsheim, Alsace, Germany
The only information from Alsace we have is a photo of the Mother (no name) of John and Edward taken by Otto Bacher in Molsheim and a second photo labeled “Joseph Sundark - Aunt Kate’s Son” Kate or Catherine is believed to be the sister of John and Edward Hess.
This photo was taken in a later year by Otto Bacher in Molsheim.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone with Hess photos or connections to the area in Alsace near Molsheim.
genforum.com /hess/messages/595.html   (164 words)

  
 Bugatti   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Although founder Ettore Bugatti was born in Italy, the automobile company that bears his name was located in Molsheim, in the Alsace region of France.
It will be produced in a new facility, the Atelier located near the historical roots of the brand, the Château Saint-Jean in Molsheim.
This mansion served as the guest house for visitors to the original Bugatti factory in Molsheim.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/B/Bugatti.htm   (1231 words)

  
 Bugatti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The original Bugatti failed with the advent of World War II, but has been resurrected twice, most recently under the Volkswagen Group.
Although founder Ettore Bugatti was born in Italy, the automobile company that bears his name was located in Molsheim, in the then-German Alsace region (which went back to France in 1919).
The company was known for its advanced engineering in its premium road cars and its success in early Grand Prix motor racing, winning the first ever Monaco Grand Prix.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bugatti   (1269 words)

  
 molsheimpage3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
on the outskirts of Molsheim, on the border of the village of Dorlisheim in 1909.
Because Molsheim is only 30 kilometers from the center of the city of Strasbourg,
Molsheim is becoming important and atractive as a Logistic Center.
ourworld.cs.com /_ht_a/plhooft/GBMolsheim3.htm   (349 words)

  
 PictuRail - Branch lines in the Vosges mountains: The Bruche line (Strasbourg - St.Dié)
Its first section from Strasbourg to Molsheim and Mutzig was opened as a purely local line (chemin de fer vicinal) in 1864, but the following 23 km section climbing further south to Schirmeck and Rothau (which despite their names are traditionally French-speaking towns) opened in 1877 only.
All this is now gone, with Molsheim station completely modernized, but it is still a very busy place that is worth a stopover.
On the southern slope of the Saales pass, there is a 220° horseshoe curve near the villages of Lubine and Colroy-la-Grande, but this is difficult to get into a picture.
verkehr.freepage.de /cgi-bin/feets/freepage_ext/41030x030A/rewrite/picturail/france/vosges/page_1.htm   (1111 words)

  
 Hotels in Molsheim - Hotel reservations & bookings. Molsheim travel guide and hotel list. Accomodation in
Hotels in Molsheim - Hotel reservations & bookings.
All lodgings, bed and breakfast or guest house accomodation near Molsheim, and the surrounding area can be viewed without obligation.
You can then book your chosen hotel in Molsheim with confidence over a secure internet connection.
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