Ancienne Douane, Colmar
Ancienne Douane | |
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Alsatian: Koïfhus | |
General information | |
Type | customs house |
Architectural style | Gothic Renaissance |
Location | Colmar, France |
Address | 29, Grand′Rue Place de l′Ancienne Douane |
Coordinates | 48°04′33″N 7°21′32″E / 48.07583°N 7.35889°E |
Completed | 1480 late 16th/early 17th century |
Renovated | 1895–1898 2002 |
Owner | Municipality of Colmar |
Ancienne Douane ("Old Custom house"), also known as Koïfhus, is a Gothic and Renaissance building in Colmar, France. It is classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1930. It is also the birthplace of general Jean Rapp.[1]
The building currently houses a restaurant as well as temporary exhibitions and fairs.
Gallery
[edit]- West side
- South side
- 1480 portals
- Renaissance portal
- Plaque for Jean Rapp
References
[edit]- ^ Base Mérimée: Ancienne douane, dit aussi Koïfhus, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
External links
[edit]- The Koïfhus or the former customs house on tourisme-colmar.com.