Légendes en Europe (145 légendes)

Former Hausmann Pharmacy
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[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes:

In the Steinach Gorge, behind Mr Hausmann’s medical-supply shop, an opening can be seen in the rock face. From there, a secret passage is said to have led through the rocky ridge of the Bernegg and to have been used in times of war. Read more
Former Hausmann Pharmacy
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The Legend of the Secret Passage of the Bernegg Snippet

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes:

In the Steinach Gorge, behind Mr Hausmann’s medical-supply shop, an opening can be seen in the rock face. From there, a secret passage is said to have led through the rocky ridge of the Bernegg and to have been used in times of war. Read more

The Attack on the Straw
- The Attack on the Straw
[Goldach (Rorschach, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes: Créature fantastique Esprit Famille Maison | Cabane Maladie Nuit Sorcellerie Sorcière

At night, the Schrättlig often came into our house and tormented first one member of the family, then another. Once, we blocked the fiend’s way out, and the next morning we found a straw lying on the floor of the common room. We struck it with hammers and axes. As … Read more

The Legend of the Schrättlig of Goldach

[Goldach (Rorschach, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes: Créature fantastique Esprit Famille Maison | Cabane Maladie Nuit Sorcellerie Sorcière

At night, the Schrättlig often came into our house and tormented first one member of the family, then another. Once, we blocked the fiend’s way out, and the next morning we found a straw lying on the floor of the common room. We struck it with hammers and axes. As … Read more
The Attack on the Straw
- The Attack on the Straw

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Legend of Barbarossa and the Construction of the Church of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Man’s Flight
- The Man’s Flight
[Berg (Rorschach, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 05/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Fantôme Lieu hanté Nuit Origine de bruits Suicide

Near Berg there once stood an old, dilapidated “Städeli”. A man had taken his own life there; afterwards, he was often heard at night, making a terrible commotion and rattling chains frightfully. Within living memory, only one man claimed still to have heard it, boasting that he was not even … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Städeli in Berg

[Berg (Rorschach, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 05/06/26.
Themes: Bruit Fantôme Lieu hanté Nuit Origine de bruits Suicide

Near Berg there once stood an old, dilapidated “Städeli”. A man had taken his own life there; afterwards, he was often heard at night, making a terrible commotion and rattling chains frightfully. Within living memory, only one man claimed still to have heard it, boasting that he was not even … Read more
The Man’s Flight
- The Man’s Flight

The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
- The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/06/26.
Themes: Accouchement Allaitement Enfant Enterrement Fantôme Mort Nuit Revenant Tombe Vêtements

Not very long ago, so the tale says, a woman who had died in childbed was buried at Ingersheim without shoes having been placed in her grave, as was customarily done. On the very first night she returned in her white burial shift, knocked softly at the window, and said: … Read more
The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child
- The Woman Who Returns to Nurse Her Child

The Legend of the Dead Woman in Childbed of Ingersheim

[Ingersheim (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 04/06/26.
Themes: Accouchement Allaitement Enfant Enterrement Fantôme Mort Nuit Revenant Tombe Vêtements

Not very long ago, so the tale says, a woman who had died in childbed was buried at Ingersheim without shoes having been placed in her grave, as was customarily done. On the very first night she returned in her white burial shift, knocked softly at the window, and said: … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/06/26.
Themes: Blason Chevalier Combat Croisade Défi Duel Guerre Légende historique Noblesse Origine Récompense Roi | Empereur Sarrasin Siège Victoire

Among the Alsatian knights who, in the year 1147, went with Emperor Conrad III to the Holy Land to fight the infidels, was Lord Conrad, or Kuno, of Rappoltstein. He proved himself as strong as he was brave when the army of the crusaders was in Syria and besieging Damascus. … Read more

The Legend of the Coat of Arms of the Count of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 03/06/26.
Themes: Blason Chevalier Combat Croisade Défi Duel Guerre Légende historique Noblesse Origine Récompense Roi | Empereur Sarrasin Siège Victoire

Among the Alsatian knights who, in the year 1147, went with Emperor Conrad III to the Holy Land to fight the infidels, was Lord Conrad, or Kuno, of Rappoltstein. He proved himself as strong as he was brave when the army of the crusaders was in Syria and besieging Damascus. … Read more

[Ararat (Doğubayazıt, Turquie)]
By Boettiger, Louis A. in 1920 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/06/26.
Themes:

Armenians do not call themselves Armenians nor their country Armenia. They are descendants of Haic, as the legend goes, who was the son of Togarmah, the son of Japhet, who was the son of Noah, and they call their country Haiasdan after the patriarchal progenitor of their people.* Haic dwelt … Read more

The Legend of Haïc, at the Origin of Armenia

[Ararat (Doğubayazıt, Turquie)]
By Boettiger, Louis A. in 1920 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/06/26.
Themes:

Armenians do not call themselves Armenians nor their country Armenia. They are descendants of Haic, as the legend goes, who was the son of Togarmah, the son of Japhet, who was the son of Noah, and they call their country Haiasdan after the patriarchal progenitor of their people.* Haic dwelt … Read more

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 01/06/26.
Themes: Humour Maire | Bailli Moquer Origine d'un nom origine d'une expression Plaisanterie Ville

In Colmar there once lived a provost who always arrived exactly at the hour he had appointed for the council meeting; yet he often had to wait a long time for the other members. At last this annoyed him, and since he lived opposite the town hall, he ordered the … Read more

The Legend of the Origin of the Nickname “Knöpfler” for the Inhabitants of Colmar

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 01/06/26.
Themes: Humour Maire | Bailli Moquer Origine d'un nom origine d'une expression Plaisanterie Ville

In Colmar there once lived a provost who always arrived exactly at the hour he had appointed for the council meeting; yet he often had to wait a long time for the other members. At last this annoyed him, and since he lived opposite the town hall, he ordered the … Read more

Coat of Arms of St. Gallen
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[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/05/26.
Themes: Animal Animal sauvage domestiqué Apparition Blason Chasser d'un lieu Croix Dompter Ermitage Ermite Esprit Exorcisme Foret Légende chrétienne Origine Origine d'un lieu Ours Prière Relique Saint | Sainte Saint Gall Serpent

After Gallus had recovered his health at Arbon through the grace of Christ, it soon became clear that divine Providence had preserved him for higher purposes in the German lands. He therefore turned to the deacon Hildibold, Willimar’s faithful companion, who knew the surrounding country better than anyone else, and … Read more
Coat of Arms of St. Gallen
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The Legend of Saint Gall’s Settlement and the Bear

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/05/26.
Themes: Animal Animal sauvage domestiqué Apparition Blason Chasser d'un lieu Croix Dompter Ermitage Ermite Esprit Exorcisme Foret Légende chrétienne Origine Origine d'un lieu Ours Prière Relique Saint | Sainte Saint Gall Serpent

After Gallus had recovered his health at Arbon through the grace of Christ, it soon became clear that divine Providence had preserved him for higher purposes in the German lands. He therefore turned to the deacon Hildibold, Willimar’s faithful companion, who knew the surrounding country better than anyone else, and … Read more

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Ramswag

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

The Devil’s Coach
- The Devil’s Coach
[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage

A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more
The Devil’s Coach
- The Devil’s Coach

The Legend of the Devil’s Coach of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 28/05/26.
Themes: Diable Montagne Nuit Route | Chemin Vol dans les airs Voyage

A man from Kaysersberg had business to attend to in Schnierlach, La Poutroye, which lay two hours farther up in the mountains. He set out before day had even begun to break. Suddenly, a large, heavy coach came rolling up behind him. At the coachman’s invitation, he climbed inside; but … Read more

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/05/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Attaque Eglise Ermitage Evèque Guerre Légende chrétienne Moine Mort Pénitence Prière Recluse Saint | Sainte Sainte Wiborada Vertu

One day, Bishop Solomon, the builder of St Magnus Church, travelled from his episcopal seat at Constance to visit the monastery of Saint Gall. He brought with him a young virgin named Wiborada, who was renowned for her virtues. A small dwelling was then built for her near a certain … Read more

The Legend of Wiborada, the Anchoress of Saint Magnus Church

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/05/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Attaque Eglise Ermitage Evèque Guerre Légende chrétienne Moine Mort Pénitence Prière Recluse Saint | Sainte Sainte Wiborada Vertu

One day, Bishop Solomon, the builder of St Magnus Church, travelled from his episcopal seat at Constance to visit the monastery of Saint Gall. He brought with him a young virgin named Wiborada, who was renowned for her virtues. A small dwelling was then built for her near a certain … Read more

Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
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[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 26/05/26.
Themes: Cerf | Chevreuil | Daim Chapelle Chasse Cheval Chute Falaise Invocation Dieu ou saints Miracle Noblesse Origine d'un lieu Origine d'un lieu de culte Origine d'un nom Pierre | Roche Saut miraculeux Sauvetage Voeu

On the road from Ribeauvillé to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, not far from the turn-off to the road to Aubure, there stands a rock forty feet high, known as the Hirzsprung, the “Deer’s Leap”. It owes its name to the following event. Count Anselm II of Rappoltstein, who died around the year 1314, … Read more
Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
DREAL Grand Est - Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)

The Legend of the Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 26/05/26.
Themes: Cerf | Chevreuil | Daim Chapelle Chasse Cheval Chute Falaise Invocation Dieu ou saints Miracle Noblesse Origine d'un lieu Origine d'un lieu de culte Origine d'un nom Pierre | Roche Saut miraculeux Sauvetage Voeu

On the road from Ribeauvillé to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, not far from the turn-off to the road to Aubure, there stands a rock forty feet high, known as the Hirzsprung, the “Deer’s Leap”. It owes its name to the following event. Count Anselm II of Rappoltstein, who died around the year 1314, … Read more

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 25/05/26.
Themes: Chat Diable Gardien du trésor Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Or Pont Trésor

Near Martinsbrücke, a golden set of skittles is said to lie hidden. Many have gone to fetch it, but none have ever come back up. One woman who crossed the bridge at night was followed by a black cat; another was followed by a man in black, all the way … Read more

The Legend of the Golden Ninepins of Martinsbrücke

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 25/05/26.
Themes: Chat Diable Gardien du trésor Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Or Pont Trésor

Near Martinsbrücke, a golden set of skittles is said to lie hidden. Many have gone to fetch it, but none have ever come back up. One woman who crossed the bridge at night was followed by a black cat; another was followed by a man in black, all the way … Read more

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

The Legend of the Three Sisters of Rappoltstein

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 24/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Château Fantôme Instrument de musique Lieu hanté Miroir Noblesse Nuit Sœur (famille) Vanité

In the three castles of Rappoltstein there once lived three sisters, each in one of the castles. Every night they called their farewells to one another with a hunting horn, and in the same way they greeted each other every morning. One of them is said always to have worn … Read more

The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son
- The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son
[Muolen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/05/26.
Themes: Charpentier Créature fantastique Défi Enterrement Fantôme Foret Invocation Jeter un sort Laine | Tissu | Fil Lieu hanté Mort Pendaison Sorcellerie Sorcière Suicide Tombe Vieille femme

Many, many years ago, there was something unclean about the little woodland at Winkästeig and Pfi, near Muolen. Not far from Risershus lived the Holz-Nann; she spent more time in the forest than at home. And she caused a great deal of mischief there. She would often bewitch children so … Read more

The Legend of the Wood Nanny of Winkästeig

[Muolen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/05/26.
Themes: Charpentier Créature fantastique Défi Enterrement Fantôme Foret Invocation Jeter un sort Laine | Tissu | Fil Lieu hanté Mort Pendaison Sorcellerie Sorcière Suicide Tombe Vieille femme

Many, many years ago, there was something unclean about the little woodland at Winkästeig and Pfi, near Muolen. Not far from Risershus lived the Holz-Nann; she spent more time in the forest than at home. And she caused a great deal of mischief there. She would often bewitch children so … Read more
The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son
- The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son

Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
Visit Alsace - Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret

The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more
Mine d'argent du musée Tellure
Visit Alsace - Mine d'argent du musée Tellure

The Legend of the Silver Rose of the Mines of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

[Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 20/05/26.
Themes: Amour Amour non partagé Annonce de malheurs Argent Bruit Cadeau Esprit Famille Fleur Jeune fille Mine Mineur Montagne Origine de bruits Secret

The mountain spirit who ruled over the silver mines of Markirch once had much dealings with human beings and showed them kindness and generosity, but in return he reaped nothing but ingratitude. One day, after seeing the beautiful daughter of a miner, he asked for her love; but she rejected … Read more

[Holy Island (Northumberland, Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/05/26.
Themes:

In the seventh century a little lad kept watch over the sheep in the valley of Lauderdale. This valley, which is in the country we now call Scotland, was in those days part of the kingdom of Northumbria. Now, the shepherd boy was called Cuthbert. He was left an orphan … Read more

The legend of de Saint Cuthbert

[Holy Island (Northumberland, Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (5 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 17/05/26.
Themes:

In the seventh century a little lad kept watch over the sheep in the valley of Lauderdale. This valley, which is in the country we now call Scotland, was in those days part of the kingdom of Northumbria. Now, the shepherd boy was called Cuthbert. He was left an orphan … Read more

Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack
Rando en Alsace - Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack
[Labaroche (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 16/05/26.
Themes:

Beneath the crest of the great Hohnack a monstrous giant is said to lie buried, and people claim that his breathing and groaning can often be heard far away across the mountains and down into the valleys. For that reason, the people also call the summit of this mountain the … Read more
Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack
Rando en Alsace - Rock Chaos of the Grand Hohnack

The Legend of the Giant of Grand Hohnack Snippet

[Labaroche (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 16/05/26.
Themes:

Beneath the crest of the great Hohnack a monstrous giant is said to lie buried, and people claim that his breathing and groaning can often be heard far away across the mountains and down into the valleys. For that reason, the people also call the summit of this mountain the … Read more

[Metzeral (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 14/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Condition à respecter Esprit Frères Lac Lieu cachant un trésor Minuit Mot interdit Nuit Ondin | Ondine Or Silence Trésor

On the Rheinkopf, a high mountain of the lovely Munster Valley, there once lay a lake, almost choked with peat, now artificially dammed, called the Firstmiß (Altenweier). According to legend, many centuries ago it was a deep, crystal-clear lake in which mighty water spirits dwelt, often appearing to lonely travelers … Read more

The Legend of the Golden Wagon of Altenweiher

[Metzeral (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 14/05/26.
Themes: Apparition Condition à respecter Esprit Frères Lac Lieu cachant un trésor Minuit Mot interdit Nuit Ondin | Ondine Or Silence Trésor

On the Rheinkopf, a high mountain of the lovely Munster Valley, there once lay a lake, almost choked with peat, now artificially dammed, called the Firstmiß (Altenweier). According to legend, many centuries ago it was a deep, crystal-clear lake in which mighty water spirits dwelt, often appearing to lonely travelers … Read more

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/05/26.
Themes: Anneau Apparition Enfant Esprit Maison | Cabane Mort Squelette Vision

Lorsque le vénérable poète Pfeffel dirigeait l’Académie militaire de Colmar, un jeune homme venu du nord de l’Allemagne fut un jour appelé à y occuper un poste d’enseignant. Pfeffel avait l’habitude de faire chaque jour une petite promenade dans son jardin, au bras de l’un des professeurs, en raison de … Read more

The Legend of the Corpse in the Pfeffel House

[Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 12/05/26.
Themes: Anneau Apparition Enfant Esprit Maison | Cabane Mort Squelette Vision

Lorsque le vénérable poète Pfeffel dirigeait l’Académie militaire de Colmar, un jeune homme venu du nord de l’Allemagne fut un jour appelé à y occuper un poste d’enseignant. Pfeffel avait l’habitude de faire chaque jour une petite promenade dans son jardin, au bras de l’un des professeurs, en raison de … Read more

[Saint-Lunaire (Ille-et-Vilaine, France)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes:

It is told how a monk sailed to Brittany. He came across the sea from Britain with some disciples, brother monks who wanted to form a monastery, with him as their head. Not much is known about Leonore, for that was his name, before he crossed the waters which divide … Read more

The Legend of Saint Leonore and the Robin

[Saint-Lunaire (Ille-et-Vilaine, France)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes:

It is told how a monk sailed to Brittany. He came across the sea from Britain with some disciples, brother monks who wanted to form a monastery, with him as their head. Not much is known about Leonore, for that was his name, before he crossed the waters which divide … Read more

Le Bollenberg
Visit Alsace - Le Bollenberg
[Westhalten (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière

Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more
Le Bollenberg
Visit Alsace - Le Bollenberg

The Legend of the White Ladies of Bollenberg Snippet

[Westhalten (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes: Dame blanche Danse Feu Montagne Sabbat Sorcière

Near Rouffach there is a hill called the Bollenberg. White ladies are often said to be seen there dancing in a ring around a flame; the hill is also notorious as a gathering place for witches. In the region around Colmar, at the end of winter, simple-minded people are sent … Read more

[Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/05/26.
Themes: Amour non partagé Armée Attaque Bruit Château Cheval Cheval fantôme Chute Demande en mariage Lieu hanté Noblesse Nuit Origine de bruits Poursuite Revenant Suicide Vengeance

A young count of Geroldseck had been so captivated by the charm of the maiden of Freundstein that he sought her favor, but received no favorable answer from her. He then turned to her father, yet from him too he received only refusal. Beside himself with wounded pride, he resolved … Read more

The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Freundstein and His Daughter

[Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/05/26.
Themes: Amour non partagé Armée Attaque Bruit Château Cheval Cheval fantôme Chute Demande en mariage Lieu hanté Noblesse Nuit Origine de bruits Poursuite Revenant Suicide Vengeance

A young count of Geroldseck had been so captivated by the charm of the maiden of Freundstein that he sought her favor, but received no favorable answer from her. He then turned to her father, yet from him too he received only refusal. Beside himself with wounded pride, he resolved … Read more

[Kirchberg (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 08/05/26.
Themes: Bruit Esprit Lac Lieu hanté Mort Noyade Origine de bruits Suicide

In the Lachtelweiher, not far from Kirchberg, a village in the valley of Masevaux, there dwells an evil spirit hostile to mankind, lurking in the deep bed of the water for some life-weary wanderer. It calls, whistles, sings, and lures so long that the unfortunate person, in despair, finally throws … Read more

The Legend of the Spirit of Lake Lachtelweiher

[Kirchberg (Haut-Rhin, France)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 08/05/26.
Themes: Bruit Esprit Lac Lieu hanté Mort Noyade Origine de bruits Suicide

In the Lachtelweiher, not far from Kirchberg, a village in the valley of Masevaux, there dwells an evil spirit hostile to mankind, lurking in the deep bed of the water for some life-weary wanderer. It calls, whistles, sings, and lures so long that the unfortunate person, in despair, finally throws … Read more