Places to discover in Alsace

Wiwersheim · 67

Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows

Founded in the 15th century, the chapel of Our Lady of the Misericords became an important pilgrimage site before passing to the Beguines and then the Johannites after the Reformation. It was managed by provosts appointed by the bishops of Strasbourg.

Ensisheim · 68

Prayer Room - Muslim Faith

The Albaraka Mosque in Ensisheim is an accessible place of worship offering services for all, including classes for children and adults, and dedicated women's spaces. The main Friday prayer takes place at 1:15 PM.

Muttersholtz · 67

Protestant Church

The Protestant church of Muttersholtz, with a Romanesque bell tower from the 13th century and a Gothic choir from the 14th, has undergone many changes. Burned in 1670, restored, it became a Temple of Reason in 1793 before returning to religious use in 1795.

Daubensand · 67

Protestant Church

This Protestant church, built in 1875, represents an architectural heritage to discover within its historic setting.

Villé · 67

Protestant Church

Facing the old station, the Protestant church and its presbytery, built of red bricks with gray sandstone frames, feature a slate bell tower and pointed-arch windows. Inside, the simple, bright space includes a wooden altar, a pulpit, and a harmonium.

Sélestat · 67

Protestant Church - Church of the Récollets

The Protestant church of Sélestat occupies the former choir of a 13th-century Franciscan convent. Converted into a Protestant place of worship in 1881 after renovations, it houses a Rinckenbach organ and modern stained glass windows depicting biblical figures.

Bouxwiller · 67

Protestant Church of Bouxwiller

This 1614 church features a classified 1778 Silbermann organ, a carved Renaissance pulpit, 17th-century biblical panels, and a lordly lodge. The Protestant cemetery chapel houses a stained glass window by Ehrismann in the tones of Bleu de Bouxwiller.

Hoffen · 67

Protestant Church of Hoffen

The Protestant church of Leiterswiller, an associated commune of Hoffen in Outre-Forêt, is the oldest in the region. Its half-timbered bell tower and monumental cross from 1784 make it a remarkable site, classified as a historic monument since 1924.

Romanswiller · 67

Protestant Church of Romanswiller

This village, which became property of Strasbourg in 1489, adopted the Reformation in 1526. Its church, marked by a simultaneum from 1690 to 1899, houses a tower likely from the 12th century and a nave rebuilt in 1611, remodeled in the 18th, 19th centuries and in 1900 in a neo-Romanesque style.

Weiterswiller · 67

Protestant Church of Weiterswiller

This Gothic church, built between 1338 and 1346, is dedicated to Saint Michael. It housed a simultaneum from 1727 to 1874 before becoming exclusively Protestant. Its 15th-century frescoes, hidden until 1906, depict scenes from the Old Testament.

Wœrth · 67

Protestant Church of Woerth

Woerth once had two places of worship: a mother church dedicated to Saint-Laurent near the cemetery and a chapel in the town center, mentioned as early as 1550. Enlarged in 1754 and 1788, it became Protestant before giving way to a Catholic church in 1896.

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.

Boofzheim · 67

Protestant Temple

This temple, erected in 1854, houses an organ installed in 1855 by the Maison STIEHR-MOCKERS, a musical legacy still present today.

Mittelhausbergen · 67

Robinet - Eglise

Westhouse · 67

Romanesque Chapel of St. Ulrich at Holzbad

This 12th-century Romanesque chapel, also called Saint-Ulrich, features remarkable murals. Nearby, a Bath House stands on the site of ancient Roman baths.

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.

Rothbach · 67

Ruins of the Tierkirchlein

Former pilgrimage site where animals were brought for protection against diseases, the Tierkirchlein, a small Gothic chapel, lost visitors after the 16th century. Today, only a few ruins remain.

Weiterswiller · 67

Ryumon Ji Zen Buddhist Monastery

This Buddhist monastery, founded in 1999 in the Northern Vosges, offers retreats and Zen meditation. Open for self-guided visits daily from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, guided tours for groups are available upon request.

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.

Soultz-les-Bains · 67

Saint Amand Chapel and Its Trompe-l'oeil

From the 15th to 19th centuries, Soultz-les-Bains was a popular spa for Strasbourg residents. In 1970, a chapel dedicated to Saint Amand, decorated with frescoes and stained glass by Roland Perret, was built on the private thermal estate.

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.