Chapelle Saint-Vit de Saverne, Natural cave chapel in Saverne, France
The sandstone cave extends for 24 meters into the rock and contains a chapel with a porch overlooking the Zorn Valley beneath.
The cave served as a sanctuary in the 15th century, with documented pilgrimages and the establishment of Saint Trilgen Chapel in 1542.
Five annual masses mark religious celebrations at the cave, including Easter Monday, May Day, Whit Monday, June Festa, and September's first Sunday.
Visitors can access the cave by following the D1004 road from Saverne and taking the second left after the Saverne collar.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, people affected by dancing epidemics came to this cave for religious ceremonies and treatments.
Location: Saverne
Address: Grotte Saint-Vit, 67700 Saverne, France 67700 Saverne
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 48.72923,7.32281
Latest update: August 6, 2025 16:26
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