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Neuwiller-les-Saverne

Visit Neuwiller-les-Saverne (Alsace, France)

Neuwiller-les-Saverne is a village just north of Saverne in the Bas-Rhin department of the Alsace region.

Exploring Neuwiller-les-Saverne

Neuwiller-les-Saverne is quite a big village but even so it is surprising to find not one but large churches here dominating the centre. It is possible to stand in the middle of the village and turn in one direction to take a picture of the abbey church of St Pierre and Paul and turn in the other direction and take a picture of the church of St Adelphe.

It is the Abbey-Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul that is the highlight, an interesting ensemble of architectural styles from Roman to Baroque. The church dates from the 9th century with further additions up to the 18th centuries, and is one of the most impressive churches in the Bas-Rhin department. Note in particular the ornately decorated entrances which are the oldest part of the church. The main facade is more recent, having been added in the 18th century.

Inside the church there are also some very interesting features such as a 12th century baptism font and some 15th century tapestries (that relate events from the life of Saint-Adelphe) and painted wooden sculptures.

The Church of Saint-Adelphe was built between 1190 and 1230, and is an unusual design with two thin round towers forming part of the facade. The church was built to cope with the number of pilgrims who were visiting the chapel that previously stood here and held the remains of Saint-Adelphe.

As well as these churches there are the remains of a fortified wall around the town with some interesting ancient inscriptions, and one of the original watchtowers.

As with many Alsatian villages there are a number of pretty half-timbered houses scattered throughout the village. You can also see some grand townhouses and more recent additions such as the 18th century Town Hall.

Attractions nearby

The remains of the Chateau de Herrenstein can be visited in the woods above Neuwiller-les-Saverne - constructed originally in the 11th century, the castle was converted into a fortress in the 16th century. It is now in ruins.

The nearby church at Petit-Pierre has some 15th century frescoes, and nearby also is the Chateau de la Petit-Pierre, now the headquarters for the Regional Natural Park of North Vosges.

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Address: Neuwiller-lès-Saverne, Bouxwiller, Saverne, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, 67330 || GPS: latitude 48.8239, longitude 7.40194

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Highlights close by

More suggestions: Molsheim 32km; Saint-Quirin 34km; Lembach 35km; Fleckenstein 37km; Rosheim 37km; Strasbourg 37km; Hoffen 41km; Hunspach 42km; Wissembourg 46km;

See lots more places to visit nearby and a more detailed map at places near Neuwiller-les-Saverne.
See Alsace and Bas-Rhin (the region and department for Neuwiller-les-Saverne) for more travel ideas...

Suggested tourist attractions to visit near Neuwiller-les-Saverne, France

• Vosges-du-Nord - regional natural parc (7km)
• Jardin botanique du col de Saverne - remarkable garden (10km)
• Jardin de la ferme bleue - remarkable garden (20km)
• Jardin de l'Escalier - remarkable garden (25km)
• Bitche - recommended detour (25km)
• Jardin du chateau de Kolbsheim - remarkable garden (32km)
• Bischheim - ville fleurie 4* (35km)
• Jardin botanique de l'université de Strasbourg - remarkable garden (37km)
• Strasbourg - town of art and history (37km)
• Strasbourg Grand Ile - heritage site (37km)

The French version of this page is at Neuwiller-les-Saverne (Francais)