Duttlenheim

Located between Strasbourg and Molsheim, the village of Duttlenheim, away from major tourist sites, nonetheless offers a rich heritage. Its religious history, marked by changes in denominations, is notably revealed through the former Jewish denominational school, the only remaining trace of a community established in the early 19th century on Rue de la Poste.

Formerly owned by the Saint-Cyriaque Abbey of Altorf, Duttlenheim changed hands several times through alliances. Its most emblematic building is the Saint-Louis Church, built in 1777 in a neoclassical style. The south facade features a sundial, while the choir houses a main altar dedicated to Saint Louis, King of France and patron of the church. Inside, a tombstone honors Hans Jacob von Landsberg. Nearby, a Baroque calvary from 1718, commissioned by two women, stands out with sculptures of Christ on the cross, the Virgin Mary, and Saint John, as well as the coats of arms of the von Neuenstein and von Landsberg families. An 18th-century well, protected by a "Biberschwanz" tile roof, completes this heritage scene.

Since Roman times, Duttlenheim has been a strategic crossroads, as evidenced today by its bike paths, train station, proximity to the airport, and the highway.