Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Protestant Church 🇫🇷

When you visit Strasbourg, France, you will discover that the Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Protestant Church stands out as one of the city's most significant architectural and art-historical treasures. Situated on the Route Romane d'Alsace, this Lutheran sanctuary gets its unique name to distinguish it from the city's other St. Peter churches.

Inside, you can step back through centuries of history, starting at the oldest section: a small 7th-century lower church crypt from a Columban church. As you explore, you will admire 11th- and 14th-century cloister galleries painted in vibrant polychrome, alongside the 14th-century Gothic main building boasting a lavish rib vault and rare frescoes. Do not miss the choir screen, which is currently unique in Alsace, or the 18th-century pulpit, memorial slabs, and historical baptismal font.

Music lovers will appreciate the nationally famous 1780 Johann Andreas Silbermann choir organ, famous for Helmut Walcha's Bach recordings. Between 1897 and 1901, architect Carl Schäfer overhauled the church, adding a main portal modeled after the Strasbourg Cathedral's northern entrance, beautiful choir glass windows, and a life-sized baptismal angel statue. Every corner offers you an authentic window into centuries of sacred European design.

What to see at Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Protestant Church

• 7th-century Columban lower church burial crypt
• 11th- and 14th-century cloister featuring polychrome paintings
• 14th-century Gothic interior with frescoes and a unique choir screen
• Nationally famous 1780 Johann Andreas Silbermann choir organ
• Main portal built as a copy of the Strasbourg Cathedral facade

Visiting tips

Be sure to look closely at the main portal at the side entrance, which was crafted as a copy of the northern entrance of the Strasbourg Cathedral.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Protestant Church is easy to reach on Strasbourg’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Musée alsacien and Saint Thomas Church, Strasbourg. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Strasbourg travel guide.