Places to discover in Alsace

Ensisheim · 68

Protestant Church, Former Saint-Erhard Chapel

Ensisheim was a major administrative and religious center under the Habsburgs, marked by the Counter-Reformation. Today, an 18th-century Baroque chapel, part of the former prison, houses the Protestant worship.

Mittelhausbergen · 67

Robinet - Eglise

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Romanesque Church of Saints Peter and Paul

This parish church, a classified historic monument, was built between 1180 and 1190 in a Romanesque style. Damaged in 1944 during bombings, it was restored shortly thereafter.

Niederentzen · 68

Saint Agatha Church

The church of Niederentzen, dedicated to Saint Agatha and mentioned since 1302, combines Gothic and Baroque styles. Its choir houses relics of Saint Maur and a 1725 altarpiece, while its 1791 organ and octagonal belfry complete this classified historic heritage.

Maisonsgoutte · 67

Saint Anthony Church

The Maisonsgoutte chapel, enlarged in 1737, was rebuilt between 1912 and 1913 after debates on expansion and repairs from 1867 to 1896. It is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit, celebrated on January 17.

Sélestat · 67

Saint Anthony Church

This Franciscan convent in Sélestat, founded in 1919, houses a neo-Gothic pink sandstone church (1931) and an 1885 organ. Its stained glass, carved pulpit, and monumental nativity scene (Dec 25–Feb 2) make it a remarkable site.

Oberbruck · 68

Saint Anthony of Padua Church

Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Oberbruck, dedicated in 1806 on the site of a former miners' chapel, houses an organ installed between 1840 and 1850. Restored in 2004 with help from the Heritage Foundation, it remains an active place of worship.

Hohengœft · 67

Saint Anthony of Padua Church Hohengoeft

Built in 1867 by architect Louis Furst, this church replaces a medieval building of which only a few pieces of furniture remain. Its simple interior features a paneled nave and a choir oriented to the west.

Duppigheim · 67

Saint Arbogast Church

This church, dedicated to Saint Arbogast, features a Romanesque porch tower possibly from the 12th century. Rebuilt in 1765, expanded in 1846, and damaged by fire in 1885, it houses a copy of an 1832 ex-voto and is open for visits by appointment.

Rimbach-près-Masevaux · 68

Saint Augustine Church

Rimbach, separated from the Sewen parish in 1847, has a church blessed in 1848. Initially dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it was placed under the protection of Saint Augustine due to harsh winters. Its organ, rebuilt by Aimé Callinet, underwent interior renovations in 1926 and 1966.

Lalaye · 67

Saint Aurélie Church

Lalaye, a medieval village, hosts a church from 1777 dedicated to Saint Aurélie, companion of Saint Ursula. Legend links this saint to Strasbourg, where a chapel was dedicated to her as early as the 9th century.

Wangenbourg-Engenthal · 67

Saint Bartholomew Church

This church, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, was rebuilt in the 19th century in a neo-Gothic style after a fire. Its medieval choir, rediscovered in 1998, testifies to its ancient past dating back to 1366.

Dahlenheim · 67

Saint Blaise Church

This Alsatian neoclassical church, built between 1774 and 1775, features a nave with four bays and a polygonal choir. It houses a 1781 altarpiece, an altar from the same year, and an organ by Joseph Stiehr dating from 1829.

Dahlenheim · 67

Saint Blaise Church, Dahlenheim

The Saint Blaise Church in Dahlenheim, built in 1774-1775 in a neoclassical style, features a four-bay nave and a polygonal choir. It houses a 1781 altarpiece, an altar from the same year, and an organ from 1829. A Lourdes grotto has been attached since 1937.

Burnhaupt-le-Haut · 68

Saint Boniface Church

The current church, rebuilt in 1928 in a neo-Gothic style, houses a rare Art Deco organ, stained glass windows by the Ott brothers, and a wooden Stations of the Cross carved by Berger-Rudloff.

Triembach-au-Val · 67

Saint Christopher Church

Triembach-au-Val has a 16th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Christopher, with a 1619 keystone possibly from it. The current church, built in 1777, is also under his patronage, saint protector of travelers and against sudden death.

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

Saint Didier Church

This neo-Gothic church, built in the 13th century, was rebuilt several times after conflicts. It still houses an organ and a bell from the second half of the 19th century.

Vieux-Thann · 68

Saint Dominic Church

Founded in 991 by the Bishop of Strasbourg, this Alsatian church is one of the oldest Marian sanctuaries. It served as a pilgrimage site, parish church, and gathering place for several brotherhoods until the 14th century.

Uffholtz · 68

Saint Erasmus Church

This church, dedicated to Saint Erasmus, was rebuilt several times: in 1504, after 1918 in a neo-baroque style, then in 1825 higher up in the village.

Breitenbach · 67

Saint Gall Church

A cornerstone engraved with 1891 marks the construction date of this tower. The old church, whose choir dated from the 14th or 15th century, featured a Romanesque vault and three small windows of the same style before being enlarged and transformed in the 18th century.

Rittershoffen · 67

Saint Gall Church Art Stained Glass

Saint Gall Church in Rittershoffen features Alsace's largest post-WWII stained glass, designed by priest Joseph Jochum. Unique for its colorful surface and ecumenical biblical imagery, it lights up the church at night like a biblical jewel.

Haguenau · 67

Saint George Church

This 12th- and 13th-century sanctuary, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles, was rebuilt after 1945. It houses a 1523 eucharistic tower, a 1488 Christ on the cross, and a 19th-century altarpiece. Contemporary stained glass dates from 1956-1970.

Sélestat · 67

Saint George Church

Saint George Church in Sélestat, built between the 13th and 15th centuries, houses treasures like its 55 original stained glass windows and a Renaissance pulpit. Its 60-meter tower with six bells, including the bourdon, offers a unique view over the city.

Betschdorf · 67

Saint George Church

This church houses a unique single-hand clock, an unusual detail that catches visitors' attention.