Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The Sainte-Barbe Chapel, located in Kuttolsheim in the Lower Rhine (Great East Region), is a historic monument listed since 1987. This small building with coated walls, marked by sandstone corner chains, consists of an 18th century rectangular nave and a square tower-choir probably dating from the 13th century. The nave, illuminated by three spans of rectangular windows, is surmounted by a ceiling, while the tower, slightly narrower, houses a vaulted choir of warheads falling on columns decorated with carved capitals (volutes, relief mask).

The southern entrance of the nave features a cross-chambranle, and a Maltese cross adorns the southeast corner. The axial window of the tower, composed of two geminous bays trilobed under broken arcades, bears witness to a Gothic influence. The west door, now walled, and the curved crossettes of the tower complete the architectural details. A restoration in 1952 involved the structure, while the property of the chapel is now owned by a local association.

The building illustrates the Alsatian architectural evolution, mixing medieval elements (round 13th century) and Baroque additions (nef 18th century). Its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage value, linked to its religious history and hybrid architecture. The chapel, although of medium geographical precision (level 5/10), remains a testimony of local cultural and artisanal practices, from medieval to contemporary periods.

External links