Places to discover in Alsace

115 places

Bergholtzzell · 68

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Bergholtz-Zell

Bergholtz-Zell, nestled on the Alsace wine route, is a village founded around 700 by monks of Saint Pirmin. It features a remarkable calvary and a reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.

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Orschwihr · 68

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Bollenberg Chapel

Bollenberg, a 363 m Jurassic limestone hill between Rouffach, Orschwihr, and Westhalten, is famous for its Sainte-Croix chapel and annual August 14-15 ritual where conscripts burn a witch effigy. Popular with hikers, it also hosts a vineyard estate with a hotel-restaurant.

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Duttlenheim · 67

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Chapel Dedicated to the Virgin Mary

In the 19th century, a chapel was built in Duttlenheim by Mr. Lorentz Wunderlich in gratitude for a healthy child. Closed to the public, it stands as a testament to his fulfilled vow and attachment to this place.

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Geispolsheim · 67

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Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows

The Hattisheim chapel, a medieval pilgrimage site dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, stands in the Bruch de l'Andlau forest. Destroyed several times, it was always rebuilt by the local community, reflecting unwavering faith.

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Saint-Pierre · 67

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Chapel of the African Missions

This church, built in 1966, features remarkable contemporary stained glass windows by Father Jean-Paul Schur and a painted canvas in the choir. It also displays two cases of African art reflecting the missions.

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Gambsheim · 67

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Chapel of the Sorrowful Virgin

The Chapel of the Sorrowful Virgin, also dedicated to Saint Quirin, is the oldest building in the town. Its choir dates back to the 15th century, and its restoration after the Thirty Years' War is marked by the date 1658 on its lintel.

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Friedolsheim · 67

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Friedolsheim

Friedolsheim charms with its Saint-André Farm, where you can discover organic farming life and an 18th-century chapel, all set in an authentic environment.

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Muhlbach-sur-Bruche · 67

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Funerary Chapel

This neo-Gothic funerary chapel from the Second Empire, commissioned by an Alsatian manufacturer, houses the tombs of industrial leaders. Listed as a historic monument, it remains privately owned and inaccessible.

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Guewenheim · 68

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Guewenheim

Guewenheim, an Alsatian village founded by Chief Gebwin, was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and repopulated by Swiss emigrants in 1679. Its history includes early 20th-century potash mining and the impact of world conflicts.

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Sarre-Union · 67

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Jesuit Chapel and College

The Jesuit chapel and college, founded in 1630 by Duke François II of Lorraine, illustrate the Counter-Reformation. Converted into a food depot during the Revolution, they remain close to their original state. A plaque honors the Schilt brothers, Napoleonic officers.

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Berg · 67

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Kirchberg Site

Kirchberg, a historic and scenic site at 348 m altitude, features a chapel dedicated to Saint Martin. Open year-round with free access, guided tours available, and culinary events on Sundays. Nearby hiking trails and discovery routes.

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Krautwiller · 67

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Krautwiller

Krautwiller, a village of 254 residents 2 km from Brumath, combines an old center with a recent housing estate. It features a 12th-century chapel with a listed organ, an organic mill, and a deer farm.

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Marckolsheim · 67

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Mauchenheim Chapel

Saint Gregory Chapel, built in 1246 at Mauchen south of Marckolsheim, is the sole remnant of the vanished village of Mauchenheim. It houses a reconstruction of 13th-century frescoes and a Baroque bell tower.

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Kirchheim · 67

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Notre Dame Chapel

This chapel dedicated to the Virgin, built between 2007 and 2012, houses a Pentecost fresco visible from the entrance. Another fresco decorates the door, illustrating Isaiah's prophecy.

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Oberschaeffolsheim · 67

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Notre-Dame Chapel

A chapel dedicated to Our Lady was built in 1771 after a pietà, saved from wars, was transported by oxen. It houses an 18th-century linden wood Virgin, reliquaries, and a medieval recumbent statue listed as a Historic Monument.

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Murbach · 68

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Notre-Dame de Lorette Chapel

Notre-Dame de Lorette Chapel, built in 1693 on a promontory overlooking Murbach Abbey, is inspired by the Santa Casa de Loreto. It replaces an old ruined chapel and offers an exceptional viewpoint over the site.

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Plobsheim · 67

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Notre-Dame du Chêne Chapel

The Notre-Dame-des-Chênes chapel, a classified Historic Monument, is a 15th-century Alsatian Marian pilgrimage site. Accessible via a bike path along the Rhône-Rhine canal, it combines history, legend, and a charming rural setting.

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Soufflenheim · 67

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Paul Messner Chapel

This 19th-century chapel, designed by Dr. Paul Messner, features ceramic bas-reliefs, biblical paintings, and a pointed choir. Restored from 1986 to 1990, it houses an altar and a symbolic tomb.

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Illhaeusern · 68

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Protestant Church

The Protestant chapel in Illhaeusern, rebuilt in 1952 after the war, features symbolic stained glass windows from 1970 and an altarpiece by Christophe Baron. A place rich in history and sacred art.

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