mont sainte odile convent
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mont sainte odile convent印象
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After visiting Obernai, the birthplace of Saint Odile, we drove up to the convent. This is where Saint Odile set up her monastery. The land was given to her by her father. She has an interesting story. Born blind, her parents sent her away to a convent as a baby. She gained sight when she was baptized.When she wanted to come home, her brother was killed by the father in a fit of rage. After a chase where she hid in a rock that opened up to hide her, her father agreed not to force her into a marriage. Instead she set up this convent with the beautiful views.It is a complex of buildings and there is no fee, The Chapel of Tears, where she used to pray for her father is lovely with gold mosaic all over the walls and ceiling. You have to pay €1 for the lights to come on and for an explanation of the place. The other chapel, the Chapel of Angels, is also covered with mosaics.There is an interesting sundial on the grounds which supposedly tells the time of places all over the world. I saw Japan and Vienna among its many faces. This must have been advanced for the 16 th century.I would come up here for the views. The drive from Obernai is lovely, too,We wanted to eat at their cafeteria but it was very full. It was Sunday when we went. Perhaps some were there also after hearing the 11:30am mass.
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What a wonderful experience. Don't only visit Mont Sainte Odile, but actually spend a few nights there at the convent which has been converted into a very nice hotel. They have done a great job of keeping the old charm. My first experience there was when a friend took me there and we used it as a base while we toured through the Alsace countryside. It's beautiful and charming, very reasonable and affordable, and it's very convenient to take day tours from. What a fantastic view of the countryside and small villages below. I then ended up going back three years later to share the experience with my wife and six years later to share the experience with my two kids. I'm headed back next year to treat my older sister to this great experience.
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The convent is magnificent. We are not religious but the convent, its condition and presentation are very impressive as is its location.
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Going up in Vosges and coming to Mont Sainte Odile is fanntastic. Learn the legend of Sainte Odile, her piety and her Life. There is a stunning view over Alsace, the vineyards, the small villages.Besides that you can join in prayer in the Chapel, talk to the many people coming there in faith hoping to be cured (from blindness).
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This place is still redolent of the intense spiritual presence of this early saint. The buildings are not ancient, but the view is wonderful, especially if you stay in the convent and can enjoy it after the day trippers are gone. This is the heart of the Alsace and an importance place to visit, if you want to understand this turbulent and prosperous heart of Europe.
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must see when in Obernai area! the view is great, the convent nice, but what makes the place quite amazing (so we thought) was the surrounding walkingpaths.
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On the top of the mountain this peaceful place has great views over the surrounding country side.the drive up is very beautifulOne thing to note is that if you dont get there early, the lower carparks are quite steep so the walk to the convent can be difficult
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We went on our bikes, and it is a LONG hill up - with a lovely panoramic view of the Alsace valley east of the Voges Mountains once you get there. The downhill ride is a thrill!
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We visited Mont Sainte Odile Convent while we were staying in Le Hohwald.A pleasant drive through the forest, but quite a few bends to navigate, saw a motor bike accident where the rider took the corner too short and crashed.It was a very busy day when we were there and parking was a nightmare, with a long walk for one of my friends who has a walking problem. There were many tourist coaches parked and so many people everywhere.Interesting area inside the entrance with many people sitting under trees etc. A group of young people were gathered and commenced to sing hymns in such beautiful voices, so entertaining.Our walk around the Convent was interesting, showing vast areas of forests etc.Around the end of the building we came into a most scenic area, with beautiful gardens, a small chapel, painted with blue and gold, quite a sight. The views across the vineyards and hillside was just amazing, we were fortunate to have a very clear, sunny day, so could see vast areas of the countryside.Thought the eating areas were very commercial, and not appealing, and were very busy.Interesting experience, but hard to believe the fable of how it all came about.
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A not-to-be-missed experience. This convent, perched high above the beautiful Alasatian countryside, has a fascinating history and the tiny basilica contains the 8th century coffin of St Odile,patron saint of Alsace. Facilities include a restaurant /cafe. The tiny chapels have wonderful mosaic walls and ceilings.