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The house of the Commander of the Teutonic Order, located in Boersch in the Lower Rhine, is an emblematic building of the Alsatian heritage. Built at the end of the 15th century, more precisely in 1499, it also bears the house names of the Teutonic knights, house of the Templars or Manor of Boersch. This building, which has been listed as historical monuments since 1994, is distinguished by its late medieval architecture and its history linked to military-religious orders.

The monument was erected under the impulse of Nicolas Meiger, the Strasbourg commander of the Teutonic Order, as evidenced by a commemorative inscription still visible today. Located at 4 rue du Dome, this house served as a commandery, a place of administrative and spiritual management for the Teutonic knights. Its designation as historic monuments in 1994 specifically concerns the entrance pavilion, facades and roofs, highlighting its heritage importance.

Boersch, a village on the Alsace wine route, offers a historical setting marked by German and French influences. The Commander's House illustrates the role of military orders in the region, particularly in the management of local lands and resources. Its architecture, typical of the late Middle Ages, also reflects the cultural and religious exchanges that shaped Alsace at that time.

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