Waldersbach

Waldersbach, located in the valleys of the Rothaine and Schirgoutte, is part of the history of the Ban-de-la-Roche lordship. This territory was acquired by Georges-Jean de Veldence, who introduced the Reformation, leaving a lasting mark on the region through the presence of Protestantism. Several lords succeeded one another at the head of the county, the last being Jean de Dietrich. After the Thirty Years' War, the commune welcomed many Swiss immigrants. From 1795 to 1871, Waldersbach was attached to the Vosges department.

A must-see is the Oberlin Museum, housed in the former presbytery, offering an exploration of fields as diverse as astronomy, botany, pedagogy, agronomy, as well as science and economics. Recently renovated and expanded, this museum highlights a worldview and especially the exceptional life of a man of the Enlightenment. Concerned with both the spiritual and material development of his community, he embodies a fascinating and endearing figure for all visitors who cross the threshold of the old presbytery.

Finally, the Alley of the Fiancés adds a poetic touch to this Vosges commune.