Chapelle et sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Dusenbach
Chapelle et sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Dusenbach, Marian sanctuary in a valley at Ribeauvillé, France.
The Chapelle et Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Dusenbach is a sanctuary housing two connected neo-gothic chapels built on an artificial platform at the base of the Ribeaupierre castles. The structures occupy a valley setting near Ribeauvillé, surrounded by forest and rocky hillsides.
The first chapel appeared in 1221 when Egelolphe II of Ribeaupierre returned from the crusades carrying an icon of Mary from the East. Over subsequent centuries, the location evolved into an important pilgrimage site that underwent multiple expansions and reconstructions.
The sanctuary plays a meaningful role in regional musical life and local spirituality. Musicians and pilgrims have gathered here for centuries to share traditions and find spiritual connection.
The sanctuary sits approximately two kilometers from Ribeauvillé and is accessible by marked forest trails. Visitors will find rest areas and dining options on site for their visit.
A stream called Strengbach flows through the valley and produces a gentle murmur that has accompanied visitors' prayers and meditation for centuries. This natural sound remains an integral part of the sensory experience at the site.
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