Abbey Sturzelbronn, Cistercian monastery ruins in Sturzelbronn, France.
The remains of the abbey include a main portal, pillory, sandstone sarcophagus, and cellar cave within the Northern Vosges landscape.
Founded in 1135 by Abbot Ortlibius with twelve monks, the abbey was destroyed during the Thirty Years War in 1633 and partially rebuilt in 1687.
The stone calendar at the church entrance calculates time between Christmas and the first Sunday of Lent according to Cistercian tradition.
Visitors can explore the abbey ruins by contacting the information office at +33 387062015, located on the main street in Sturzelbronn.
The abbey coat of arms displays a Virgin and a lion, representing its Cistercian affiliation in the Moselle region.
Location: Sturzelbronn
Inception: 1135
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.05750,7.58667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
The Grand Est displays a rich architectural and military heritage, from fortified structures like the Fort of Mutzig and the La Ferté ouvrage on the Maginot Line, to princely residences such as Château de Lunéville with its French gardens. The region also preserves religious sites like the Abbey of Sturzelbronn in the Vosges forests and the Jesuit College in Reims, founded in the early 17th century. Urban centers feature notable architectural complexes: the Kammerzell House in Strasbourg exemplifies 15th-century Alsatian half-timbered construction, while the Ducal Square in Charleville-Mézières reflects Renaissance urban planning. The Humanist Library in Sélestat holds over 150 medieval manuscripts and ancient books. Technical sites like the old Chappe telegraph tower in Saverne recall early communication history before the electric era. Historic parks, including that of Château de Pange with geometric gardens and stone bridges, offer pathways through centuries of landscape design.
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