Furdenheim: Culture, Architecture and Art & Lumière

Furdenheim offers several concrete starting points for planning a trip: the architectural history of its church, the Ferme Wurtz, the Art & Lumière summer festival, creative studios, and local goods. If you are looking for a hotel in Furdenheim, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay and choose a suitable time to visit.

The church and Ferme Wurtz: local architectural history

Furdenheim’s church brings together architectural elements from several centuries. The choir tower survives from the original church, which was dedicated to Saint Nicholas and dates from the 13th century. The present nave was built later: the former nave was demolished in 1820, and reconstruction of the present nave followed in 1822. Another milestone came in 1874, when the uppermost level of the bell tower was built. The dates therefore refer to different parts of the church, each associated with its own construction phase.

The Ferme Wurtz also offers several details that provide a glimpse of regional architecture. It was built from Vosges sandstone in the early 18th century, and its portal is Renaissance-inspired. The farm is also known as Schoppes-Hof. Its layout, typical of wine-growing properties, includes a cellar that opens onto the street-facing gable. The materials, portal design, and arrangement of the building thus illustrate different aspects of the same structure.

Summer festival and activities

Art & Lumière is an annual summer festival held in Furdenheim. The program includes street exhibitions known as “cathédrale des arts” and an open-air water show. Water ballets, pyrotechnics, and music performed by a symphony orchestra come together in this recurring show. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the event date for the relevant year in advance.

Another highlight is the Parc Sports / Santé / Loisirs, which was inaugurated in June 2023. Its wide range of facilities is designed to enable people to be physically active regardless of their physical condition or state of health. The park thus complements the cultural attractions with opportunities for exercise.

Ceramics, knife-making, and exhibitions

Au grès de la terre combines a ceramics workshop with a shop in Furdenheim. It offers pottery and ceramics classes for adults and children. If you would like to include a class in your travel plans, check the current offerings in advance: class availability and arrangements for visits may change.

Atelier La Bigorne is both a workshop and exhibition space. Nicolas Palmade makes and displays knives there. Visits to the showroom are possible by contacting the studio in advance, so a visit should begin with getting in touch. Au grès de la terre focuses on ceramics and classes, while La Bigorne focuses on knife-making and exhibitions—two distinct crafts to consider when planning a stay.

Seasonal produce at the entrance to the village

The Ferme Wick sales stand is located at the entrance to Furdenheim on the RN4. It offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, delicacies, and products made by local partner producers. As the selection and arrangements for visits may change, check the latest information before visiting.

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For the broader travel overview: Bas-Rhin.