Ancienne Douane, Colmar

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Ancienne Douane
Alsatian: Koïfhus
Colmar Koïfhus, ancienne douane (29 Grand'Rue).JPG
East side of Ancienne Douane in 2011
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General information
Typecustoms house
Architectural styleGothic
Renaissance
LocationColmar, France
Address29, Grand′Rue
Place de l′Ancienne Douane
Coordinates48°04′33″N 7°21′32″E / 48.07583°N 7.35889°E / 48.07583; 7.35889Coordinates: 48°04′33″N 7°21′32″E / 48.07583°N 7.35889°E / 48.07583; 7.35889
Completed1480
late 16th/early 17th century
Renovated1895–1898
2002
OwnerMunicipality 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.

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References

  1. ^ Base Mérimée: Ancienne douane, dit aussi Koïfhus, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

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