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The church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in Kuttolsheim, classified as a historical monument since 1900, is distinguished by its twelfth century tower, attributed to architect Bernach. This vaulted ground floor, an ancient choir of the early church, preserves paintings today covered. The tower, decorated with animal friezes and sculptures, culminates on five levels, the last of which, sheltering the bells, dates from the 19th century after a fire.

The nave and the present choir, of five-span rectangular style, were rebuilt between 1865 and 1868 after an alleged fire. The stone and cast iron columns support a stand, while the striped apse is flanked by two sacristies, some of which may date back to the 18th century. The limestone stone walls, reinforced with sandstone at the corners, illustrate local construction techniques.

The building, surrounded by its original cemetery, also houses a Mont des Oliviers on the south side. The restorations of 1995 preserved its interior, where remains traces of the triumphal arch in full hangar and a Eucharistic niche. The tower, classified in 1900, dominates the village with its groves and ground cornices, testimony to its medieval heritage.

Located in Bernach Square in Kuttolsheim (Bas-Rhin), the church remains an active place of worship and a remarkable example of Alsatian religious architecture, combining Romanesque heritage and 19th century transformations. Its history reflects successive reconstructions, typical of rural buildings marked by fires and liturgical developments.

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