Rantzwiller

Rantzwiller ( German: Rantsweiler ) is a commune with 811 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Haut-Rhin in the Alsace region. It belongs to the district Mulhouse, on the Canton Sierentz and community association Pays de Sierentz.

History

Rantzwiller belonged at the time of the reign of Upper soldiers and formed with Geispitzen, Kœtzingue, Magstatt -le-Haut and Waltenheim a greater community. The old St. George's Church is mentioned in the 13th century.

Demographics

Church of St. George

Instead of the present church of St. George, which was built from 1854 to 1858, was a predecessor with three-storey tower and gable roof from the 13th century. During the construction of the old bell tower was taken over by the Gothic windows and complemented by a pointed roof. In the choir room are located next to two statues of a painting of the Basel painter Georg Dantzer. It represents the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian Represents the baptismal font in the church originates from the year 1616.

Regular events

On the 2nd Sunday in September, the plum festival is celebrated each.