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The Saint-Maurice church of Steinbrunn-le-Haut, located in the Upper Rhine in the Grand East region, is a religious building whose origins date back to at least the thirteenth century, with a first mention attested in 1287. The current bell tower and the Gothic choir were built in 1520 on the order of Jacques de Reinach, local lord, as evidenced by an inscription engraved on a stone d'angle. The nave, added later, was expanded southward in the 18th century by reusing original Gothic bays. The columns of the porch would come from a Roman villa that was discovered in 1914 in the immediate vicinity of the site.

Under the choir is an inaccessible funeral vault, formerly dedicated to the lords of Reinach, a noble family linked to the history of the village. The church was restored in 1978 by architect Steinmetz of Mulhouse, and its bell tower and choir were inscribed in historical monuments by order of 9 November 1984. The building thus retains various architectural traces, reflecting its evolution over centuries, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

The location of the church, Church Street in Steinbrunn-le-Haut, and its status as communal property make it a central place in local life. Its history is marked by successive redevelopments, illustrating both the changing liturgical needs and stylistic influences of each era. Reused Roman elements, such as the columns of the porch, add a rare archaeological dimension to this Alsatian religious heritage.

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