of the last bears in the Vosges Mountains. In the middle of the 19th century Andlau had more than eighteen mills. The town is surrounded by forests and vineyards. Heraldry Administration List of Successive Mayors Twinning Andlau has twinning associations with: Sexau (Germany) since 1981. Demography In 2017 the commune had 1,739 inhabitants. Culture and heritage The commune has a very large number of buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments. Below are listed some of the most prominent historical monuments. Civil heritage The Tile Factory (16th century) The Agricultural Warehouse / Abbey Shop (15th century) The Commandery of Teutonic Knights (1741). The Commandery contains several items that are registered as historical objects: Wood Panelling (1742) An Altar, altar seating, Retable, and Painting (18th century) A Tombstone of a Commander (17th century) A Tombstone of Johann Von Rinderbach (17th century) The former Hotel d'Andlau (1582) The Sainte Richarde Well (16th century) The fortified Château d'Andlau (14th century) The Château de Spesbourg (13th century) The Château de Crax (1274) Andlau Town (9th century) The Town Hall contains four framed paintings which are registered as historical objects: Bouquet in a Pewter Jug, Alexis Kreyder (19th century) Roses in a blue and white Jug, Alexis Kreyder (19th century) Bouquet in a Chinese Vase, Alexis Kreyder (1875) Sunflowers, Alexis Kreyder (1875) Religious heritage Church of Saint Pierre and Paul called Saint Richardis (15th century). Its Romanesque porch is a masterpiece of medieval Alsatian sculptural art. The crypt dates from the 11th century, the Virgin from the 15th and 16th centuries. The enormous 1715 pulpit. The tomb of Saint Richardis. Stalls from the 15th century. The present church was rebuilt in the 17th century. The massive sculpted frieze on the west wall is 30 m long and 0.60 m high and depicts animal motifs, characters (heroes of chivalry, history of Richardis, etc.). At the entrance are Christ and the Saints Peter and Paul with the first scenes of Genesis. The Abbey contains a very large number of items that are registered as historical objects. The Parish Church of Saint Fabien (14th century). The Parish Church of Saint André (13th century). Formerly the chapel of Saint Sauveur, the original building dates back to the Carolingian period. Romanesque foundations can still be seen through a ground level gate. This church is still called the cemetery chapel by some villagers. This church also served the people