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Origin and history

The wooden house located on the 23rd road from Lyon to Fegersheim is a typical example of 18th century Alsatian civil architecture. This building, which has been listed as historic monuments since 2000, is distinguished by its half-timbered structure, characteristic of the traditional buildings of the region. Its location in the old centre of the municipality highlights its integration into the historical urban fabric.

The inscription of historical monuments, effective by decree of 13 December 2000, specifically concerns the facades and roofing of the building. This status protects an architectural heritage representative of local construction techniques, while at the same time testifying to the urban evolution of Fegersheim. The house, owned by the municipality, embodies the Alsatian built heritage and its adaptation to the residential needs of past centuries.

The 18th century in Alsace, the period of construction of this house, is marked by a relative economic stability after the disturbances of the previous centuries. The half-timbered houses, like the one in Fegersheim, served both as housing and sometimes as a place of artisanal or commercial activity. Their wooden structure, often filled with torchi or bricks, reflected the local resources and know-how transmitted since the Middle Ages.

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