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The Maison des Anneaux is a historic monument located on 5 rue des Anneaux in Haguenau, in the department of Bas-Rhin (Great East region). Built in the first quarter of the 20th century, it illustrates the influence of Art Nouveau in Alsatian civil architecture. Its inscription as historic monuments in 2005 specifically protects its vestibule, marked by a refined decoration: tiles of wall ceramics, tiled floor designed by Peter Behrens, and stained glass with animal and plant motifs. These elements, dating from the early twentieth century, bear witness to an aesthetic and artisanal will characteristic of the era.

The building is unique in its collaboration with Peter Behrens, a major German ceramicist and designer, whose creations (painting, stained glass) are animating the entrance. The building, though private, embodies the local architectural heritage, combining artistic innovation and Alsatian tradition. Its exact address, confirmed by the sources Mérimée and Monumentum, makes it a notable urban landmark in the city centre of Haguenau. The accuracy of its geographic location is estimated as "passible" (level 5/10), based on available data.

The inscription as a Historic Monument in 2005 concerns exclusively the decoration of the vestibule, including carpentry (outside the back door), the ceiling, and a window on the first floor. This partial ranking underscores the heritage value of the interior elements, a reflection of artisanal know-how and an artistic current in vogue in Europe at the turn of the century. No information is provided on its current use (visit, rental, or private residence), or on any other artists or sponsors associated with its construction.

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