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Origin and history

The church of Sainte-Catherine des Basses-Huttes is built to replace a chapel of 1810, which became too small for the local population, estimated at 1,000 inhabitants. As early as 1853, the Basses-Huttes were established as an auxiliary parish of Lapoutorie. The parish priest Claudepierre launched the project in 1865, financed by quests in the district of Colmar. The first stone was laid on September 8, 1865, and the church was consecrated in 1867, despite financial difficulties.

During the First World War, the church suffered damage because of its proximity to the collet du Linge. A 17th century statue of the Virgin is preserved and placed in an oratory of trenches. After the conflict, it was rebuilt in 1925 and then destroyed again during the liberation of the winter 1944-1945. A post-Second World War restoration gives it its present aspect.

The building houses notable furniture, including a 19th-century silk banner embroidered with plant motifs and a statue of the crowned Virgin from the old church. These elements reflect its turbulent history and its central role in the local community.

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