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The Goll House, located at 46 rue des Chevaliers in Séletat, is an emblematic 16th century building. It was mentioned in the 13th century as the property of the Morimonts, then passed into the hands of the Bittels in the 14th century. In 1518 it was acquired by Jean Goll, who had it restored or rebuilt, as evidenced by a slab dated 1542 found in the courtyard. This building illustrates the Renaissance Alsatian civil architecture, with decorative elements reflecting the social status of its owners.

In the 17th century, the mayor Henri Guillaume von Goll placed his arms and those of his wife, Anne Ursule von Opsern, on the interior. In 1678, the house was sold to Jean Georges Klotz, a date engraved on the posterior elevation suggesting work. In the 19th century, it will house Abbé François Antoine Schaal, brother of General Schaal, who died in this house in 1833. Today, its ground floor is home to a business, while its facade, oriel, balcony and roof have been protected since 1931.

This monument embodies the architectural and social transformations of Sélestat, marked by patrician families, artisans and religious. Its inscription as historic monuments in 1931 highlights its heritage importance, mixing medieval, reborn and modern heritage. The heraldic decorations and successive modifications reflect the alliances and prestige of its occupants throughout the centuries.

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