Places to discover in Alsace

Saverne · 67

Church of Our Lady of the Nativity

Discover the collegiate church of Our Lady of the Nativity in Saverne, a gem blending Romanesque and Gothic styles, with a 12th-century porch tower and remarkable stained glass windows.

Gundolsheim · 68

Church of Saint Agatha

The 12th-century Romanesque bell tower, made of pink sandstone, is the last remnant of a former fortified church. Square and massive at the base, octagonal above, it features arrow slits and paired windows. The masonry spire is a more recent addition.

Saint-Hippolyte · 68

Church of Saint Hippolytus

This church, founded around 800, blends Romanesque and Gothic styles with a 14th-century choir housing relics and stained glass depicting Saint Hippolytus's life. Its Silbermann organ (1736-1738) and Baroque frescoes make it an architectural gem.

Baldersheim · 68

Church of Saint Peter and Paul

This Baroque church, built around 1780, houses a wooden statue of Saint Wendelin dating from 1737.

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines · 68

Church of Saint-Pierre-sur-l'Hâte

The Church of Saint-Pierre-sur-l'Hâte, mentioned in the 12th century and remodeled in the 16th, has alternated between Catholic and Protestant worship since 1561. It houses miners' tombstones and can be visited by appointment through the Val d'Argent Tourist Office.

Hattstatt · 68

Church of Sainte-Colombe

This medieval church, a listed historic monument, overlooks a village near the remains of a castle. Its 11th-century Romanesque parts combine nave, aisles, and bell tower, while its Gothic choir and Baroque spire date from the 14th and 19th centuries respectively.

Eguisheim · 68

Church of Saints Peter and Paul

The Romanesque church, remodeled in Gothic style in 1220, retains a four-level bell tower blending Romanesque and pointed styles. Its porch houses a tympanum of Christ in Majesty and a rare 13th-14th century Opening Virgin sculpture.

Soultzbach-les-Bains · 68

Church of St John the Baptist

This parish church, located outside the walls of Soultzbach, combines Gothic and classical styles. Its early 16th-century choir, 1833 Callinet organ, and 1898 bell tower make it a remarkable heritage site classified since 1934.

Rountzenheim-Auenheim · 67

Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

This historic monument, listed in 1934, hosts regular masses as well as cultural events like choirs or small concerts.

Urmatt · 67

Church of the Holy Cross

This neo-Gothic church is distinguished by its facade bell tower with three portals, six-bay nave, and polygonal choir. It houses an 1865 Stiehr-Mockers organ and period furnishings.

Aschbach · 67

Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin

Built between 1869 and 1871 in a neo-Gothic style, this church was damaged in 1945. It houses wooden altars, statues, and stained glass windows by Jacques Le Chevalier depicting the life of the Virgin.

Herbitzheim · 67

Church of the Nativity of Mary

The neo-Gothic Church of the Nativity of Mary in Herbitzheim, a historic monument since 1923, combines elegant architecture with remarkable decorations such as frescoes by Gustave Doré and stained glass from Nancy.

Sessenheim · 67

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In 1903, the town bought a former cigar factory to build a Catholic church. After years of planning and construction, it was inaugurated in 1912, having received authorization in 1911.

Ribeauvillé · 68

Church of the Sisters of Divine Providence (Convent Church)

The Church of the Sisters of Divine Providence, formerly the Augustinian convent, is located at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. A canonical sundial adorns the corner of its sacristy, near Rue des Frères Mertian.

Saverne · 67

Cloister and Church of the Récollets

This 14th-century Gothic cloister, one of the finest in Alsace, once housed a convent, a Latin school, and a girls' college. Its arches shelter biblical and religious murals, and its garden invites relaxation.

Donnenheim · 67

Donnenheim

Donnenheim, a former farming village, has expanded with housing developments since the 1960s. It offers sports facilities and a village hall, along with notable religious heritage including a church and historic elements.

Riquewihr · 68

Eglise catholique Sainte-Marguerite

Mittelwihr · 68

Eglise protestante

Wittelsheim · 68

Eglise Saint Michel

Rorschwihr · 68

Eglise Saint-Michel

Zellenberg · 68

Eglise Saint-Ulrich

Thannenkirch · 68

Eglise Sainte-Anne

Betschdorf · 67

Half-Timbered Church of Kuhlendorf

This unique half-timbered church, a historic monument built in 1820 as an oratory and school, still houses its original furnishings and a nearby 19th-century half-timbered guardhouse.

Schiltigheim · 67

Holy Family Church

This Neo-Gothic church made of Vosges sandstone, built between 1897 and 1899, ended the simultaneum by becoming exclusively Lutheran. Its bell tower, added in 1930, and its 1968 Rothinger organ make it a unique place in Alsace.