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Rœschwoog · 67
Saint-Barthélemy Church, built in 1767, houses a Michel Stiehr organ restored in 1988. Nearby, a 16th-century pink sandstone chapel with a ribbed vault bearing the Fleckenstein coat of arms may have served as their funerary chapel.
Discover this placeLeutenheim · 67
The Leutenheim parish, autonomous since 1751, includes the villages of Kauffenheim, Forstfeld, and Koenigsbruck. Its current church, built between 1874 and 1875, hosts regular masses as well as occasional choirs or small concerts.
Discover this placeMarmoutier · 67
The cemetery chapel, built in the 12th century, combines a Romanesque nave and a Gothic choir. It houses a 15th-century altarpiece and a sexpartite vault from 1225, the oldest in Alsace.
Discover this placeGerstheim · 67
The Saint-Denis Church of Gerstheim, destroyed by fire in 2011, was rebuilt in two years blending tradition and modernity. Its contemporary stained glass and mosaics, inspired by local history, make it a unique place of worship and contemplation.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Built between 1855 and 1860 to accommodate the influx of worshippers, this neo-Gothic church in Mulhouse, inspired by 12th-century cathedrals, impresses with its radiating chapels and bright ambulatory. Its interior decorations were completed at the end of the 19th century.
Discover this placeMittelbergheim · 67
This church combines Romanesque and Gothic styles with a choir tower whose first three levels are Romanesque. The nave, remodeled, features Gothic windows while the tower's top floor dates from 1614.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
Saint-Guillaume Church, built in 1307 in Strasbourg's Krutenau district, surprises with its leaning steeple, inherited from a trapezoidal porch. It houses a rare rood screen, a unique organ on rails, and ancient stained glass, while maintaining a Protestant worship since the Reformation.
Discover this placeGuémar · 68
Saint-Léger Church, documented since 1278 and linked to the Abbey of Murbach near Colmar, features a 12th-century Romanesque tower and an 18th-century nave. Its vanished fortified cemetery leaves a mark on the terrain's relief.
Discover this placeGuebwiller · 68
This late Romanesque parish church, built between 1182 and 1235, is notable for its two-tower facade, open porch, and octagonal bell tower. Its harmonious architecture distinguishes it from other often unfinished Romanesque churches in Alsace.
Discover this placeGueberschwihr · 68
Founded around 676 by Dagobert II, the Saint-Marc convent, a Benedictine abbey near Strasbourg, was rebuilt in the 11th century after destruction. Restored in 1762, it has housed a congregation of Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph since 1868.
Discover this placeLipsheim · 67
Saint-Pancrace Church, rebuilt in 1830 by architect Osterrieth, retains remnants from the 16th-17th centuries. Its side altars hold 18th-century paintings attributed to Joseph Sorg, stylistically close to those of Jacques Bergerat for Strasbourg Cathedral.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
This place of worship, marked by centuries of history, combines Merovingian and Gothic remains. Today, it jointly hosts Protestant and Catholic celebrations.
Discover this placeStrasbourg · 67
This neo-Romanesque and Renaissance church, built between 1889 and 1893, impresses with its giant dome and sumptuous interior. Its decorations, including a carved pulpit and a choir mosaic, make it a gem of Strasbourg's Neustadt.
Discover this placeIllkirch-Graffenstaden · 67
Saint-Symphorien Church in Illkirch, built between 1863 and 1865 in a neo-Romanesque style, houses remarkable stained glass windows and a polychrome wooden sculpture of the Virgin and Child.
Discover this placeBeblenheim · 68
Saint-Sébastien Protestant Church in Riquewihr, built between 1864 and 1866, replaces an old Catholic church mentioned around 1300. Its bell tower houses a 1598 bell and an 1867 organ, while its rear wall features nine tombstones from the 15th to 18th centuries.
Discover this placeEschau · 67
Saint-Trophime Abbey Church in Eschau, a historic monument since 1898, is Alsace's oldest standing Romanesque church. It features a 14th-century stained glass window, a medieval reliquary, and a 19th-century organ in a serene, minimalist setting.
Discover this placeReichsfeld · 67
This 12th-century Romanesque church, recently restored, features magnificent Baroque paintings. Its tower with human faces and 1934 stained glass windows by F.X. Zetter complete this remarkable heritage.
Discover this placeMarmoutier · 67
The Marmoutier Abbey Church, founded around 590, is a gem of religious architecture. Its archaeological crypt and successive restorations make it a must-see for history enthusiasts.
Discover this placeOsenbach · 68
The Saint-Étienne Church, founded in the 12th century, features a massive Romanesque bell tower with arrow slits, topped by three levels decorated with arcades and small columns. Enlarged in 1822, only its original tower remains today, renovated in 1977.
Discover this placeSeltz · 67
The Saint-Étienne Church in Seltz, a listed historic monument, overlooks the Rhine valley. Its history, marked by destruction and rebuilding since Roman times, culminated in its consecration in 1964 after the devastation of World War II.
Discover this placeWittenheim · 68
Sainte-Barbe Church, built in 1928-1929 by architect Georges Debut, has been a historic monument since 1993 for its interior paintings by Georges Desvallières, co-founder of the Ateliers d'Art Sacré.
Discover this placeMittelwihr · 68
Sainte-Brigitte Church in Mittelwihr, founded in 1046, underwent several reconstructions after successive destructions. Its 15th-century Gothic bell tower and Roman remains were preserved despite wars and religious conflicts.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc Church, built between 1933 and 1956 in reinforced concrete, combines Art Deco and neo-Byzantine styles with rich decorations and stained glass depicting Joan of Arc and the apostles.
Discover this placeEpfig · 67
This 11th-century Alsatian chapel, cross-shaped, features a central tower and a unique 12th-century porch gallery housing its original entrances. A medieval garden with aromatic and ornamental plants completes the visit.
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