Initial construction 1er quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1625)
Presumed period of foundation of the church.
21 avril 1934
Registration MH
Registration MH 21 avril 1934 (≈ 1934)
Classification of the wall cabinet of the tower.
3e quart XIXe siècle
Work or extension
Work or extension 3e quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1962)
Second phase of construction mentioned.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Wall cabinet built in the tower: inscription by decree of 21 April 1934
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Church of Notre-Dame de Bernardswiller is a religious building located in the municipality of the same name, in the department of Bas-Rhin (Great East region). Its construction ranges from the 1st quarter of the 16th century to the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, reflecting architectural influences specific to these periods. The building has been listed as historic monuments since 1934, an official recognition of its heritage value.
The church stands in the church square, in the centre of Bernardswiller, and houses a protected element: a wall cabinet embedded in the tower, classified by ministerial decree. Owned by the municipality, it illustrates local history and the central role of churches in the Alsatian social organization, including as a place of worship, assembly and collective memory.
Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its importance in the heritage of Lower Rhine, without providing details on any sponsors or architects. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory (note 6/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons document its current appearance.
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