Construction of the fountain 1549 (≈ 1549)
Designed by Hans Beltzli, master contractor.
vers 1840
Added statue
Added statue vers 1840 (≈ 1840)
Statue of Saint-Thiébaut placed on the fountain.
1849
Changes in the basin
Changes in the basin 1849 (≈ 1849)
Replacement of the hexagonal basin with a circular.
22 mars 1934
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 22 mars 1934 (≈ 1934)
Official registration for monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fontaine Saint-Thiébaut : inscription by order of 22 March 1934
Key figures
Hans Beltzli - Owner
Builder of the fountain in 1549.
Poisat - Architect
Author of the circular basin plans (1849).
Origin and history
The Saint-Thiébaut Fountain is a historic monument located in Thann, Haut-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region. Built in the first half of the 16th century, it embodies the Renaissance architecture of the city. Its current location on the Church Square makes it a central element of the local heritage. The fountain was listed as a historical monument in 1934, highlighting its cultural and architectural importance.
The fountain was erected in 1549 by Hans Beltzli, master of Thann's college. Originally, it was equipped with a hexagonal basin, replaced in 1849 by a circular basin designed according to the plans of Poisat. The statue of Saint-Thiébaut, added around 1840, comes from the gate of the Rhine, illustrating the evolution and reuse of heritage over the centuries.
The building, owned by the commune, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. Its designation as historic monuments in 1934 allowed its preservation. Today, it remains a symbol of Alsatian identity and a major point of interest for Thann visitors.
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