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Origin and history

The house at 4 rue de l'Église is an emblematic building of the city of Ensisheim, in the Haut-Rhin department. Built in the early seventeenth century, it is representative of the Alsatian civil architecture of that time. According to ancient documents, its construction dates back to 1618, a date previously inscribed on the staircase turret that has now disappeared. The facade, adorned with an oriel protected by a roof in the pavilion, as well as the unidentified shields, testify to its historical and architectural importance.

The building has undergone modifications over the centuries, including the removal of its spiral staircase turret, replaced by a straight wooden staircase for the floors. A stone staircase, leading to the cellar, still remains today. The girouette of the oriel is dated 1895, indicating an intervention or restoration at that time. Since 1935, the street façade, including the oriel, has been protected by an inscription as historical monuments, highlighting its heritage value.

The location of this house, in the heart of Ensisheim, a city marked by its medieval and modern history, makes it a witness to the urban and architectural transformations of the region. Its inscription among the historical monuments of the Upper Rhine reinforces its role in the preservation of the Alsatian heritage, while offering an overview of the construction techniques and decorative styles of the early seventeenth century.

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