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Muhlbach-sur-Munster · 68
Muhlbach-sur-Munster, an Alsatian village founded in 896, features a museum dedicated to woodworking trades and two churches: a Protestant one rebuilt in 1930 and a Catholic one in Austrian neo-baroque style built in 1929.
Discover this placeMunster · 68
Munster, a town of 5,125 inhabitants, developed around its Benedictine abbey founded in the 7th century. Partially destroyed during the two world wars, it has revived thanks to its industry and tourism.
Discover this placeMurbach · 68
The Alsatian village of Murbach, nestled in the Florival, is home to a Benedictine abbey founded in 728. Its partially preserved Romanesque abbey church reflects its prestigious past.
Discover this placeMurbach · 68
The Murbach Abbey church, at the foot of the Grand Ballon, is an 11th-century Romanesque former monastery, rebuilt after the Thirty Years' War. Its tympanum and pink sandstone façade, with sculpted lions, make it a must-see site.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Discover three nativity scenes at Saint-Antoine Church: a monumental one from 1939 surrounded by 6 to 7 m fir trees, one depicting Bourtzwiller, and another inspired by an Alsatian village.
Discover this placeKirchheim · 67
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.
Discover this placeHeiteren · 68
The Thierhurst sanctuary in Alsace is said to be built on the ruins of a village lost in the 14th century, Thierheim. Legend tells of a Virgin statue found in the 15th century, sparking a pilgrimage that continues today.
Discover this placeOberschaeffolsheim · 67
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.
Discover this placeGuebwiller · 68
Notre-Dame Church, built between 1764 and 1785 in Guebwiller, combines architect Beuque's plans with Ritter's neoclassical decoration. Around the square, the canons' quarter and Neuenbourg Castle now house cultural and tourist venues.
Discover this placeReiningue · 68
The Notre-Dame d'Oelenberg Abbey, founded nine centuries ago in Reiningue, is a peaceful haven where history and serenity blend. Guided tours in French and a shop offering local and monastic products are available to explore.
Discover this placeMurbach · 68
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.
Discover this placePlobsheim · 67
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.
Discover this placePfaffenheim · 68
Founded in the 15th century on an old hermitage, this chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary offers stunning views over the Alsace plain. Accessible by foot or car, it has been a pilgrimage site since 1483.
Discover this placeObersaasheim · 68
Obersaasheim, an Alsatian village in Haut-Rhin, lies on the plain between the Rhône-Rhine canal and the Rhine forest. Founded in the 8th century, its medieval and modern history is marked by the Habsburgs and conflicts, featuring Saint Gall church and monuments like an 18th-century presbytery.
Discover this placeBergheim · 68
The Bergheim synagogue, built between 1860 and 1863 on a medieval site occupied since the 14th century, reflects a thriving Jewish community before the Holocaust. Deconsecrated in 1992, it now serves as a cultural space accessible by reservation or during events.
Discover this placeReichshoffen · 67
This 1852 synagogue, rare in Alsace, replaced an 18th-century place of worship. Abandoned since 1967, it hides in a garden in old Reichshoffen, preserving its unique architecture.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
The Russian Orthodox Church in Strasbourg, near the Marne-Rhine Canal, surprises with its Russian medieval architecture. Octagonal with a 15-meter hexagonal spire and a golden dome, it was built between 2014 and early 2018.
Discover this placeBernardvillé · 67
This church, documented since 1371, blends Gothic and Rococo styles. It houses an 1852 Stiehr-Mockers organ and side altars sculpted by Mathias Faller in the 18th century.
Discover this placeSoufflenheim · 67
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.
Discover this placePrintzheim · 67
The church houses recently discovered artistic and archaeological treasures, including medieval paintings in the bell tower, frescoes on the vaults, and remains of a 19th-century altar. The restored tabernacle bears the Lichtenberg coat of arms.
Discover this placeDrulingen · 67
This church, built shortly after the start of the French Revolution, was designed by Balthasar-Wilhelm Stengel and completed in just 38 weeks.
Discover this placeAubure · 68
In 1827, Lutherans and Reformed in Aubure converted an 18th-century farm into a Protestant church-school. In 1846, teaching German there led the town to label it a private school, reflecting tensions between French-speaking Catholics and German-speaking Protestants.
Discover this placeRibeauvillé · 68
During the Reformation, the lords of Ribeaupierre held worship in the Sainte-Marguerite chapel, while inhabitants attended nearby Protestant churches. In 1783, a temple was built here, with a bell tower added in 1898. Its organs, installed in 1784, are notable.
Discover this placeSessenheim · 67
This site recalls the love story between Goethe and Frédérique Brion with a pastoral bench, altar, and pulpit from the era. It also includes the graves of her parents and the barn behind the rectory. Guided tours by appointment (1 hour).
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