Nambsheim

Nambsheim, a peaceful village located on the bank of a former branch of the Rhine, had about 350 inhabitants in 1936.

Its name, recorded as *Namesheim* in the 10th century, evolved over the centuries to become Nambsheim in the 13th century. The village owes part of its history to its strategic position on the Rhine: a port was granted there by the Bishop of Strasbourg to the Abbey of Eschau as early as the 10th century.

In the 13th century, Nambsheim came under Habsburg authority, who established a toll on Rhine trade. Their castle, the Zollbühl (the toll mound), still bears witness to this era. Among the notable monuments are the Lordly Farm, built in 1459, and the Saint Stephen’s Church, dating from the 14th century. The village also preserves calvaries, Second Empire resting benches, and an old mill, all traces of its rich past.