Sentheim

Sentheim, classified as a Stork Village of Alsace, first appeared under the name Senten in 1302.

In the Middle Ages, a nearby village called Reinboltzweiler existed downstream but was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. The local economy was then based on livestock farming and manufacturing or mining activities, such as coal mining, mills, tile factories, and hand weaving. These were modernized in 1834 with the construction of a spinning mill and a weaving factory, powered by a canal diverted from the Doller River that drove turbines. This industry declined in the 1970s. Additionally, oil drilling attempts were made in 1942, 1962, and 1987 without lasting success.

Today, Sentheim attracts visitors with several remarkable sites. The Thur Doller Alsace Train (Cernay-Sentheim line) offers scenic rides. The House of Geology and Environment of Upper Alsace, along with its geological trail, provides an insight into the region's natural history. The Saint George Church and Sainte-Anne Chapel testify to the local religious heritage. The small-leaved lindens, classified as remarkable trees, add an exceptional touch of greenery. The Bourbach-le-Bas Way of the Cross, lined with 14 stations, as well as the 14 paintings created by Jean-François Mattauer in the church, complete the spiritual and cultural routes of the commune.