Ancienne Douane, Colmar
| Ancienne Douane | |
|---|---|
Alsatian: Koïfhus | |
West side of Ancienne Douane in 2018 | |
Interactive map of the Ancienne Douane area | |
| General information | |
| Type | customs house |
| Architectural style | Gothic Renaissance |
| Location | Colmar, France, 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
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West side
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South side
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1480 portals
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Renaissance portal
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Plaque for Jean Rapp
References
- ^ Base Mérimée: Ancienne douane, dit aussi Koïfhus, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
External links
- The Koïfhus or the former customs house on tourisme-colmar.com.