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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Butten, France
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Founded: 1350
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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J - C A (djss) (9 months 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.
Céline FRITZ (9 months ago)
Discovered during a nice hike. We took the opportunity to go to the waterfall and terminal 1757. It was a beautiful day.
Boris KOUKA (10 months ago)
A mysterious and strange place. Where the legend melts into a forgotten reality.
Villa Marrakech Lamalou (2 years ago)
Beautiful area Many hikes around
Hermeticum Mundi (2 years ago)
On this mound nestled in a clearing, proudly stand the remains of the church of St Mathias, the last witnesses of the village of Birsbach which has now disappeared. Many legends and mysteries still surround this enigmatic place...
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