Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin

The Immaculate Conception Church, built between 1869 and 1871 according to plans by architect Roehrich from Wissembourg, stands out for its neo-Gothic style. The first mass was held on November 13, 1871. It suffered significant damage in January 1945, especially to its roof and bell tower. Upon entering through the porch, visitors find a nave and choir with painted ceilings, separated by a triumphal arch. The wooden altarpieces, paneled choir, pulpit, and baptismal fonts are decorated with Gothic spires, pinnacles, and finials. The side altars house groups of statues: on the left, Saint Joseph flanked by Saint Odile and Saint Thérèse; on the right, an original depiction of Joan of Arc accompanied by Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Anthony of Padua. The main altar is topped by a reredos composed of nine panels illustrating scenes from the life of Christ, while a statue of the Virgin Immaculate Conception dominates the ensemble, framed by two painted angels. A distinctive feature of this monument is its stained glass windows, created in 1950 by master glassmaker Jacques Le Chevalier, which depict the life of the Virgin.

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