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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Contz-les-Bains (formerly Niederkontz) is a medieval religious building located in the village cemetery in Moselle. Originally built as a parish church by the hospitals of Saint John, it was placed under the name of Saint John the Baptist. The weapons of Arnuld VI of Sierck (1386-1454) visible in the nave suggest dating in the early 15th century, although sources evoke an origin from the 14th century.

Over the centuries, the church was partially destroyed, leaving only the choir and transept. In 1871, a new Saint-Jean-Baptiste church was built earlier in the village, making the old church obsolete. The remains of the chapel were classified by decree of 6 December 1898, recognizing their heritage value. Today, these remains bear witness to the religious and architectural history of the region.

The chapel, owned by the commune, is located on Rue de la Chapelle in Contz-les-Bains (formerly Haute-Kontz). Its classification specifically covers the choir and transept, the only preserved elements of the original building. Historical sources, such as the Merimée and Wikipedia bases, confirm its local importance and its connection to the order of hospitals in Saint John.

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