Atypical tours of Saint-Avold’s heritage

This summer, the Saint-Avold Tourist Office invites you to discover the local heritage from a unique perspective through a series of unusual and immersive tours. Featuring mysterious tales, architecture, forgotten symbols, and folk legends, these tours offer a lively and surprising take on the history of the Nabor region. Guided by passionate local experts, visitors of all ages will journey through the centuries in an atmosphere that is by turns intriguing, poetic, and fascinating.

On Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10 a.m., immerse yourself in an astonishing tour with “A Rendezvous with the Ghost of the Old Church.” The former Saints Peter and Paul Church symbolically comes back to life through a mysterious presence embodying the building’s soul. Its story will lead you to the Saint-Nabor Abbey to discover the treasures and relics preserved over time.

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., set out on a more intimate tour with “A Rendezvous with Funerary Art.” Accompanied by a guide from the Tourist Office, you’ll decipher the hidden symbols and messages carved into the stone at the Felsberg Cemetery. A quiet, timeless stroll through the history and funeral traditions of Lorraine.

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., let your imagination run wild with “A Rendezvous with the Tales and Legends of Saint-Avold.” This walk, suitable for all ages, transports you into a world of folk beliefs, myths, and stories passed down orally for generations.

Finally, on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10 a.m., the “Rendezvous with Saint-Nabor and Notre-Dame” takes you on a journey to discover two of the city’s iconic landmarks. Combining architecture, religious history, and heritage anecdotes, this tour highlights the surprising connections between the Abbey Church of Saint-Nabor, the Basilica of Notre-Dame, and the former Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

These unique tours invite you to rediscover Saint-Avold in a new light, through captivating stories and places steeped in history. Book your spot and let yourself be surprised by the mysteries and treasures of Saint-Avold’s heritage.