Struth

Perched in the Northern Vosges, Struth is a small village of about 250 inhabitants that has embodied exceptional religious diversity since the 17th and 18th centuries. Lutherans, Reformed, Catholics, Jews, and Anabaptists coexist peacefully here, a spirit of tolerance born from the will of Sébastien Fouquerolles, a judge in La Petite Pierre. This open-mindedness contrasts with the conflicts of the time and makes Struth a unique place.

The village's history dates back to 1571, when George-Jean de Veldenz authorized the creation of a first glassworks on the condition that at least twelve families settle there and participate in clearing the surrounding forest. This industrial growth was confirmed in 1574 with the opening of a second glassworks, marking the beginning of a craft tradition that has shaped the local identity.