Artzenheim

This Alsatian village, whose origins date back to 670 in connection with the Ebermunster Abbey, is first mentioned in the 9th century under the name Arcenheim. Its history is marked by an agricultural vocation, thanks to the black and fertile lands of the Alsace Ried surrounding it. During World War II, the village was evacuated, then experienced a post-war revival with the construction of the Rhône-Rhine Canal and the creation of the Colmar-Neuf-Brisach port, which attracted new industries to the region.

The village's architectural heritage is rich and varied. Notably, there is the church built in 1862, as well as half-timbered houses dating from the late 17th to the 19th century. The nearby galleries, typical of the region, add to the charm of the place. Two historic mills also testify to this past: one on the Ichert, dating from the 16th century, and the other on the Mulhbach, built in the 17th century. Finally, the Saint James the Greater Church, erected in the 19th century, completes this heritage picture.