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Origin and history

The house at 65 rue du Général-de-Gaulle in Rosheim is a civil building dating from the 1st quarter of the 17th century. It is distinguished by its hybrid architecture, combining a stone ground floor and a decorative wood panel floor, typical of some Alsatian buildings of that time. Its designation as a historic monument in 1930 was a testament to its heritage interest, particularly in its street façade and roof, protected by decree of 5 April 1930.

Rosheim, located in the Lower Rhine in the Greater East region, was at this time a city marked by a rural and artisanal economy. Half-timbered houses, like this one, reflected both local construction techniques and the social status of their owners. These buildings often served as a dwelling and place of economic activity (shops, workshops), illustrating the daily life of the Alsatian bourgeois or artisans in the early seventeenth century. Their preservation now allows us to understand the urban and architectural evolution of the region.

The building is located precisely at 65 rue du Général-de-Gaulle (formerly Rue Principale), in an area whose toponymy has evolved with history. Its exact address, referenced in the Merimée database, also includes approximate GPS coordinates, although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (level 5 out of 10). The house does not seem open to the public for regular visits, but its status as a historic monument guarantees its conservation.

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