Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Origin of the building, visible interior traces.
XVIIIe siècle
Major transformations
Major transformations XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Architectural changes visible today.
3 janvier 2014
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 3 janvier 2014 (≈ 2014)
Full protection of the rectory and gardens.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire presbytery, on its original plot and with its gardens, including the cave of Lourdes, the vestiges of the wall of enclosure to the west, the wall of the garden to the north, the vestiges of the terraces to the east and south (Box 2, 191, see plan annexed to the decree): inscription by order of 3 January 2014
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Villé Catholic Presbytery is a historical monument located in the municipality of Villé, in the department of Bas-Rhin, in the Grand Est region. This building, rectangular and backed by a medieval fortification, is distinguished by its massive structure, comprising a basement floor, a ground floor, a floor and an attic under an imposing four-sided roof. Its present appearance is mainly marked by the transformations of the eighteenth century, especially the bays in segmental arches visible on the south and east facades.
The construction of the presbytery spans two main periods: the 16th and 18th centuries. Although its general appearance more reflects the characteristics of the eighteenth century, some interior elements, such as the mantle of a fireplace and traces of the original building module, still bear witness to its older, dating origin of the sixteenth century. This presbytery, which has been listed as historic monuments since 2014, also includes protected exterior elements such as gardens, a cave in Lourdes, as well as remains of walls and terraces.
The rectory is located at 15 rue du Général-Leclerc in Villé. It is the property of the municipality and is subject to full protection, covering both the building, its original parcel and its landscaped surroundings. Its designation as historical monuments, by order of 3 January 2014, underlines its heritage and architectural importance in the Alsatian region.
