Heidenkirche, Butten, France

Heidenkirche is a ruined chapel in the Butten forest. The chapel dates from the early Christianisation of the area and was erected on the site of an old pagan temple. This old ruined chapel is all that remains of the village of Birsbach which disappeared at the end of the 15th century.

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Alain Pierron (9 months ago)
Beautiful vestige of a rich past. The tree at the entrance is splendid.

Sevi (Sevi) (10 months ago)
It's not worth going extra, but if you're nearby you can look at the former church

Jean-Michel TACONET (12 months ago)
Magnificent vestige in a beautiful, very invigorating forest.

Mickey Heidelberg (13 months ago)
Beautiful and located in the Eald. Worth a trip

J - C A (djss) (2 years ago)
What a pleasure to walk through the forest with this man, Gérard, retired from the ONF, a passionate man who has dedicated his life to these places and "its trees". All of his captivating stories and stories truly thrilled us. What to say then, at the end of the walk, of this moment of conviviality, organized by the Office, with all the participants of the hike to make us discover (free of charge) many products from local producers of organic fruit juice and micro breweries. A delight. A great success.

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