Willkommen! Welcome to Castroville, Texas - On Line! The official Chamber of Commerce website. Castroville is a historic little town nestled in the Medina River Valley 15 miles west of San Antonio. Rich in history, the town was founded in 1844 by Henri Castro and a small group of colonists mostly from Alsace, France.

The "Little Alsace of Texas" has much to offer including mouth-watering dining, shopping, antique stores and cozy accommodations.  For some exercise, put on your walking shoes, follow the signs, and take a walking tour which highlights the many historic homes and sites around town. Visit the Regional Park which features 126 wooded acres on the Medina River. It's a great place for a picnic or for taking a walk along one of the Hiking Trails.

Check the calendar page for upcoming events you don't want to miss such as the St. Louis Day Celebration in August, Fine Art Shows, Old Fashion Christmas in December and Market Trail Days which is held the 2nd Saturday of every month from March through December and features local craftsmen! 

On-line you can learn about Castroville's rich heritage and history and visit pages with pictures and descriptions of the many historical buildings, places of interest in and around Castroville, and sites on "big" Alsace, France. Visit the member businesses page and, when in town, please patronize our member businesses.

Whether you are visiting on-line or in person, enjoy your visit and tell your friends about Castroville - The Little Alsace of Texas.

Click here to check out the article on Castroville published at mysanantonio.com.

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