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The house located at 8 rue des Augustins, at the corner of Schongauer Street in Colmar, is an emblematic monument of 17th century Alsatian civil architecture. Built around 1626, it once belonged to the court of the lords of Ribeaupierre, an influential noble family in the region. This building illustrates the architectural style typical of the late Renaissance in Alsace, with its facades on street and its characteristic roofs, now protected.

The house was partially classified as historical monuments on June 18, 1929, a recognition that specifically concerns its facades on the streets of Augustins and Schongauer, as well as its roofs. This protection reflects its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Colmar, a city renowned for its rich medieval and reborn heritage. The building is part of a historical district where German and French influences are mixed, reflecting the complex history of Alsace.

Although the sources mention its connection with the lords of Ribeaupierre, little detail is available on its precise use in the seventeenth century. Today, the house contributes to the tourist attraction of Colmar, one of the most beautiful cities in Alsace, alongside other monuments such as the house Pfister or the collegiate Saint-Martin. Its state of conservation and designation as historical monuments make it a privileged witness to local history.

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