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The attic of the priory of the Benedictines of Sélestat, located at 1a Rue Sainte-Foy, dates from the first quarter of the seventeenth century. Built in 1601 as indicated by the date engraved on his door, it replaces a first attic of abundance sold to the city in 1536, probably during the transfer of property of priory Sainte-Foy by the bishop of Strasbourg. Its architecture combines a late Gothic style, dominant in the structure, with a Renaissance pediment above the entrance, reflecting a stylistic transition.

Ranked a historic monument by decree of April 29, 1931 for its date door, the building has experienced various assignments over the centuries. In the 19th century, it served as a shed for firefighters and a municipal depot, before building a charity. Owned by the municipality of Sélestat, it illustrates the evolution of urban uses and the preservation of the Alsatian heritage.

The attic is part of the economic and religious history of the region. Originally linked to the Priory of Saint Foy, it symbolizes the role of Benedictine monks in the management of agricultural resources. Its reconstruction in 1601 also marked a period of renewal for Séletat, then under both episcopal and municipal influence, in a post-Renaissance context where the Alsatian cities affirmed their autonomy.

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