Atypical tours of Saint-Avold’s heritage

This summer, the Saint-Avold Tourist Office invites you to discover the local heritage from an original angle thanks to a series of unusual and immersive tours. From mysterious stories to architecture, forgotten symbols and popular legends, these events offer a lively and surprising approach to Naborian history. Guided by enthusiasts, young and old alike will travel through the centuries in an atmosphere that is at times intriguing, poetic and fascinating.

On Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10 a.m., immerse yourself in an astonishing visit with the « Rendez-vous with the ghost of the old church ». The former Saints-Pierre-et-Paul church is symbolically brought back to life by a mysterious presence embodying the soul of the building. Her story will take you to the Abbey Church of Saint-Nabor to discover the treasures and relics preserved over time.

On Saturday August 8, 2026 at 2.30pm, take a more intimate tour with the « Rendez-vous avec l’art… funéraire ». Accompanied by a Tourist Office guide, you’ll decipher the symbols and hidden messages engraved in stone at the Felsberg cemetery. A silent, timeless stroll through Lorraine’s funeral history and traditions.

On Wednesday August 12, 2026 at 10 a.m., let your imagination run wild with the « Rendez-vous with the tales and legends of Saint-Avold ». This walk, accessible to young and old alike, takes you into the world of popular beliefs, myths and tales handed down orally for generations.

Finally, on Friday August 28, 2026 at 10am, « Rendez-vous with Saint-Nabor and Notre-Dame » takes you on a tour of two of the town’s most emblematic monuments. Combining architecture, religious history and heritage anecdotes, this tour highlights the surprising links between the Abbatiale Saint-Nabor, the Basilique Notre-Dame and the former church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.

These original tours are an invitation to rediscover Saint-Avold in a different way, through captivating stories and places steeped in history. Book your appointment and let yourself be surprised by the mysteries and treasures of Saint-Avold’s heritage.