Saint-Guillaume Protestant Church

Nestled in the picturesque Krutenau district, Saint-Guillaume Church is distinguished by its asymmetrical steeple, leaning since the 17th century. Built in 1307 for the Guillemites, it reflects the austerity of their order through its simple architecture. The boatmen later made it their parish, as evidenced by the anchor atop the steeple. From the Reformation onward, it adopted the Protestant faith, still practiced today. Little altered since its construction, it gained a spire in the 17th century, but its trapezoidal porch forced the carpenter to a bold solution: a leaning steeple, unique of its kind. Inside, the intimate space holds treasures: a rare rood screen, an André Silbermann organ case mounted on railway tracks, and stained glass windows, the oldest dating back to the 14th century. In the chapel, two superimposed recumbent effigies, sculpted in 1344 by Woelflin of Rouffach, attract attention for their rarity. The church, rich in heritage, also hosts quality concerts, with programming available on passions-croisees.com.