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Origin and history

The church of the Saints-Innocents of Blienschwiller, located in the Lower Rhine, has its origins in the twelfth century, as evidenced by its Romanesque base and a Lombard frieze. It would have been built on the model of the abbey of Niedermunster. This first building was partially destroyed during a fire in 1444, caused by the Armagnacs, before being rebuilt in Gothic style at the end of the 15th century.

In the 17th century, the church was enriched with a Mont des Oliviers, while in the 18th century, Baroque transformations were brought there, including the installation of a Rohrer organ in 1734, whose buffet is now classified. The early 20th century saw the addition of a neo-Roman choir decorated with an Art Nouveau fresco, signed by Paul Ledoux in 1913. A notable feature is his bell of 1474, offered by the parish priest Jean Meyer, bearing a Latin inscription and religious representations.

Classified as a historic monument since 1931, this church illustrates stylistic superpositions throughout the centuries, mixing medieval heritage, Baroque renaissance and modern influences. Its furniture, such as the pulpit or frescoes, reflects this artistic diversity. The building remains a major testimony of the Alsatian religious heritage, marked by successive reconstructions and varied artistic additions.

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