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The farm located at 18 Mundolsheim Street in Lampertheim (Bas-Rhin) is a remarkable example of Alsatian rural architecture, combining elements from the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Since 2001, it has been listed as a historical monument, distinguished by its U-shaped plan, its courtyard closed by a monumental gate, and a wood-paned house decorated with traditional motifs (resilla, cross-of-Saint-André, moulded sandstone). A courière en corbellement, a vaulted cellar in a cradle, and a brick pantry complete this ensemble, reflecting technical and aesthetic developments over two centuries.

The initial construction of the house dates back to 1683, as evidenced by a date engraved on a cornel post, accompanied by partially illegible initials (M. F.). The farm was enlarged several times: in 1763 (date on the outbuildings south and on the lintel of the barn, with the inscription M. SCHS.), in 1773 (reconstruction of the gable of the secondary house for Jacob Mebs and Cadarina Bardin, portal dated with the initials J. H. A. M. E. MA. WE.), then in 1842 (enlargement of the barn for Andreas Buhrel and Anna Meyer). Subsequent changes, such as the shrinking of windows in 1799 (related to the tax on doors and windows), or the disappearance of an oil mill around 1912, illustrate its adaptation to economic and fiscal contexts.

The interior retains notable heritage elements, including an alcove (mentioned by the owner), a Stube (Alsatian traditional room) protected since 2001, and wood-pan outbuildings. The ground floor, renovated, housed stables, sheds and a hangar, while the floor served rooms and windows via a courier. The inscriptions and dates engraved on the structures (hearts, lintels, poles) reveal a family and artisanal transmission, typical of the Alsatian farms of the Old Regime and the 19th century.

The monumental gate, the facades and roofs of the house and the outbuildings have been protected since the decree of 29 October 2001. This classification highlights the historical and architectural value of the ensemble, representative of the affluent farms of the Alsace plain, where are mixed agricultural, residential and craft functions (like the old oil mill). The precise dates and names of owners, although partial, offer a rare overview of local social and economic history.

The location of the farm, in the heart of Lampertheim (code Insee 67256) in the East, is part of a territory marked by a high density of similar monuments. Bas-Rhin, and especially Alsace Bossue, has a number of courière farms and wooden panels, reflecting an architectural identity preserved despite the changes. The lack of precise data on geographical accuracy (noted 5/10 in the Merimée database) calls for a cautious approach to sources, while confirming its anchoring in the Alsatian rural heritage.

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