Notre Dame de Grunenwald Chapel

The Notre Dame de Grunenwald Chapel stands on a wooded ridge that separates the Largue valley from the Suarcine valley. This natural line also marks the border between the Haut-Rhin and Territoire de Belfort departments, and once delineated the areas of Alemannic and Romance language speakers. On weekdays, this elevated site offers a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a break in the shade of the surrounding lime trees.

Its origin probably dates back to the second half of the 15th century, although the statue of the crowned Virgin holding the child Jesus cannot be precisely dated. A local legend tells that children discovered this Madonna in the undergrowth before entrusting it to the commander of the Order of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem at the Free Court of Friesen. He then had the first chapel built at this location. In 1530, these knights took the name Order of Malta.

Open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the chapel attracts visitors seeking calm and spirituality.