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Origin and history

The Sainte-Croix chapel of Châtenois, located on Rue du Maréchal-Foch in Lower Rhine, was rebuilt in 1709 on the foundations of a Romanesque chapel of the 12th or 13th centuries. The original plan, including the abside and lateral absidioles, appears to have been retained. This monument illustrates the architectural transition between the medieval and classical periods, while showing the continuity of the cult on this site.

In 1792, the chapel was sold as a National Good in the revolutionary context, before being redeemed by the commune and restored to worship in 1815. In the 19th century, a hospice was assistant choir, occupied by the sisters of Niederbronn between 1854 and 1891. The building, which has been listed as historic monuments since 2001, retains traces of these transformations, such as the south side door opened in 1985. Today, there remains a symbol of Alsatian religious and communal heritage.

The adjoining hospital, now without assignment, recalls the evolution of the uses of this place, combining religious, social (acceptance of the poor or sick) and administrative functions. The chapel, a communal property, also embodies the political and cultural upheavals of Alsace, between Revolution, restoration of worship and modern adaptations.

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