Mommenheim lies in the bends of the Zorn. The parish church of Saint Maurice was built by Schwarzach Benedictine Abbey. The present-day synagogue building is also part of the village’s history: it replaced an earlier synagogue in 1904 and was renovated in 1954 after a fire in 1940 and severe damage between 1940 and 1945. The reconstruction in 1904 was supervised by the architects Falk and Wolf. Today, the synagogue is a sports and cultural centre.
Culture and History
The Maison commune at 7 rue des Juifs, dating from the 18th century, was a half-timbered ensemble. It originally included a Jewish bakery offering kosher products. In the former Maison commune, the ritual bath was still visible in the cellar at the end of the 20th century. Mommenheim’s Jewish community contributed to the village’s trade and culture.
The Grange dîmière was a tithe barn built onto the church and served the Catholic Church as storage for tithe payments. The oldest parts are believed to date from the 17th century, making it Mommenheim’s oldest building. A footpath and cycle path now run through the former farm complex surrounding the Grange dîmière.
Landscape and Paths
The south of Mommenheim is rural in character and surrounded by tranquil, green countryside. In Mommenheim, a shady walk can be enjoyed along the Zorn. A cycling tour can be enjoyed in Mommenheim between fields and woodland.
Public Places
The courtyard of the Grange dîmière is open to the public. The three buildings are intended to provide covered spaces for a variety of uses – as a farm and village square, as well as a cultural and meeting space.
For a stay in Mommenheim, the wish to rent a holiday apartment can be incorporated into personal travel planning.
