St Jacques Romanesque Church from the 12th century

A Romanesque jewel of the Sundgau, the church dates from 1144. Built by Count Frederic 1st of Ferrette as a burial place for himself and his family. A historical monument, the church is now the oldest in Alsace dedicated to St James the Greater. The pilgrims to Compostela passed through Feldbach, the crossroads of many ancient routes. These pilgrims came largely from the Palatinate, passing via Strasbourg. The restored church was officially inaugurated on 3 July 1977 by Auxiliary Bishop Brand who is now the Archbishop of Strasbourg.