Origin and history

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Horbourg-Wihr is a religious monument located in the commune of Horbourg-Wihr, in the Grand East region. The available data do not specify its construction period or its architectural evolution, limiting the understanding of its specific historical context. The churches dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, frequent in France, were often central places for local communities.

In Alsace, these buildings played a key role in social and spiritual life, especially for religious holidays such as the Assumption. Their architecture generally reflected the regional influences and resources available at the time of their construction.