Saint-Pierre-et-Paul Church

Rosheim, France

Saint-Pierre-et-Paul Church is a Romanesque church in Rosheim and part of Route Romane d'Alsace, The Romanesque Road of Alsace. The sandstone nave was built around 1150 and tower was erected in 1286. The apse is richly decorated.

Address

Rue du Gén de Gaulle 107, Rosheim, France

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Details

Founded: c. 1150
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

julien maugin (2 years ago)
Romanesque style church, more beautiful on the outside and sober on the inside.

Simeon Jackson (2 years ago)
An absolutely stunning Romanesque church (I would say Norman, but that was just the period on British history).

Fabienne Jehl (4 years ago)
Very beautiful Romanesque church in the center of Rosheim. Well maintained. Quiet place that calls for contemplation. Regularly the church hosts exhibitions, small concerts. Its square is also used during events organized by the city and its associations: Venetian carnival, Christmas market,...

Reinhart Lutz (6 years ago)
A wonderful house of Christian worship. Please enter with respect. It is quite an architectual historical place but also a site of active religious practice. It should be admired. Yet visitors should open their hearts and minds to the fact that this isnt just a beautiful stone monument. It serves a lively congregation.

Escobaria Gracilis (8 years ago)
Nice romanesque style church

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