Discover Artolsheim
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Two distinct themes stand out when planning your trip to Artolsheim: the architectural and artistic history of the Saint-Maurice parish church, and a 20 km circular cycling route that passes through Artolsheim and two other municipalities. This gives you the chance to first consider whether you would rather focus your stay on historic buildings or cycling. The details below bring both themes into focus.
The altar and architectural history of the parish church
In the nave of Saint-Maurice Church, the Autel de Sainte-Apolline is located to the right of the chancel arch. The reredos, or altar altarpiece, has four Corinthian-inspired columns; a statue stands in its central niche. The altar was listed as a protected object on December 17, 2012. Its precise position in the church and the arrangement of the reredos give this individual artwork a clear connection to the church’s architecture.
The present-day parish church was built in the early third quarter of the 19th century. The year 1850 is engraved on the portal tympanum: this inscription and the broader construction period are two different pieces of information. An earlier religious building is documented with certainty at the same site from 1371. A sacristy door may be among the surviving elements of the earlier building; the year 1709 is inscribed on its lintel. The plans for and construction supervision of the present church are said to be attributable to Antoine Ringeisen, architect of the SĂ©lestat arrondissement. This attribution is based on oral tradition.
A recurring tradition on August 15
On August 15, many parishioners from Artolsheim, Richtolsheim, and neighboring municipalities return to the Chapelle de la Sainte-Croix. There, they attend an outdoor religious service. This recurring religious date is therefore central to this travel occasion, while the parish church’s history can be explored through its construction phases and individual architectural details.
The history of the baths
The baths of Artolsheim are also part of the town’s history. The Kreuzbad, a healing spring known since the Middle Ages, explains the existence of the baths of Artolsheim, which were built around 1750. In the 19th century, they were frequently visited by patients with nervous conditions, rheumatism, and gout. The history thus runs from the long-known spring through the founding of the baths to their use in the 19th century. This concerns historical development, not a description of current bathing facilities.
Cycling through three municipalities
The 20 km Tulla circular cycling route follows the Tulla greenway and the canal, passing through Artolsheim, Schœnau, and Sundhouse. As it passes through the villages, it offers open views across the Ried landscape. The route can therefore be factored into your trip planning based on its specific length and the places named. Since route information may be revised, it is best to check the current route before setting out.
Which focus suits your trip?
The church, altar, and history of the baths offer points of interest for a trip focused on architecture and local history. The circular cycling route provides a different focus: it offers a named route with a defined scope and passes through three municipalities. If you choose Artolsheim as your destination, you can weigh these options against the purpose of your trip and then look for a hotel.
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