Origin and history

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix de Sélestat is a religious monument located in the city of Sélestat, in the Grand Est region. Although its name evokes a peaceful vocation, the available sources do not specify its period of construction or the significant events in its history. Its architecture and role in the local community therefore remain to be explored through complementary research.

In the general context of the Great East, churches have often played a central role in the social and spiritual life of local populations. In Selestat, as in other Alsatian cities, these buildings served as places for gathering, praying and celebrating religious holidays. Their presence also reflected the importance of the Christian faith in the organization of medieval and modern society, although details specific to this church are not documented in current sources.