The Synagogue

Discover the story of this building steeped in memory, where traces of a Jewish community established since the 13th century in the Thann valley intertwine. The current synagogue, built in 1862 in a neo-Byzantine style, embodies this long-standing presence. Its fate changed during World War II: ransacked under the Occupation, it was requisitioned by the Nazis to serve as a local office for the Winterhilfswerk, their aid service for the needy. Returned to the Jewish community in 1948, it underwent restoration work in 1975 to regain its former splendor. In 2014, excavations conducted by the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) uncovered a ritual bath in its courtyard, adding a new chapter to its history. Today, this emblematic site also serves as the starting point for the Hébraïca route, dedicated to kosher wines. A guided tour by a member of the local association offers an immersive experience into this rich and eventful history.