Reyersviller: Church, Stations of the Cross and Glass Art
Accommodation in Reyersviller
Reyersviller brings together historic architecture, sacred art, a path through the forest and contemporary glass creations. At its heart are the Église Saint-Bernard and the Stations of the Cross on the Schimberg; Vitrerie Siebering and the Restaurant de la vallée complement these cultural themes with glasswork and cuisine. The old Chêne des Suédois provides a landmark of its own on the road between Reyersviller and Siersthal. This allows you to choose different focuses for your stay, from architectural history and art to a walk in the forest or regional cuisine.
Église Saint-Bernard: reconstruction and furnishings
The Église Saint-Bernard was rebuilt from 1956 to 1959 to plans by architect Roger Sarrailh. The foundation stone on the south façade is dated 1956. The two dates serve different purposes: the time span describes the reconstruction, while the individual year dates the foundation stone. The church houses stained-glass windows, a tapestry and a mosaic by Léon and Irène Zack. This brings together three different art forms in its furnishings: glass, textile art and mosaic. For a cultural focus, you can consider the building’s history separately from specific works in its furnishings.
The Stations of the Cross on the Schimberg
The contemporary Stations of the Cross on the Schimberg follow a pleasant walking path through the Reyersviller forest. Stone, glass and wood shape the route. It ends at the Croix de la RĂ©surrection on the Schimberg; the cross overlooks the village and the entire valley. The route and endpoint provide clear landmarks: the footpath through the forest and the named destination on the Schimberg.
Glass connects the Stations of the Cross with the Église Saint-Bernard, but plays a different role in each: in the church it is part of the windows, while on the Schimberg it is one of the materials used along the route. Thus, the two cultural themes differ not only in location, but also in how the material is used.
Glass art and regional cuisine
Vitrerie Siebering specialises in contemporary glass creations. It makes and restores stained-glass and art-glass works, and also restores classical works. Unlike the church’s stained-glass windows and the glass along the Stations of the Cross, the focus here also includes making and restoration. Guided visits are available on request.
The Restaurant de la vallée offers traditional cuisine with regional specialities, game dishes and seafood. This culinary focus complements the architecture, the art along the route and the glasswork.
A distinctive landscape landmark
The old tree known as Chêne des Suédois stands beside the road between Reyersviller and Siersthal. As a named tree, it provides a distinct point of connection to the landscape, alongside the village’s buildings and cultural themes.
Plan your visits accordingly
Visiting arrangements vary: the Stations of the Cross are accessible year-round, guided visits at Vitrerie Siebering are available on request, and the restaurant’s menu details may change. Check access to the route again before your trip, confirm the availability of a guided visit in advance, and ask the restaurant if a particular dish is important to you.
Discover more destinations: Contz-Les-Bains, Morhange, Éguelshardt, Château-Salins, Plaine-De-Walsch, Valmont, Berviller-En-Moselle, Montenach
For the broader travel guide: Moselle.
