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The house located at 85 Grand-Rue in Turckheim, in the Haut-Rhin, is an emblematic building of the Alsatian heritage. Built in the 1st quarter of the 18th century, it features striking architectural features, such as a cellar on the ground floor, wooden exterior staircases leading to the first floor, and a coffer with railing railings. A carriageway door decorated with an ecu representing a winemaker and dated 1596 suggests an older origin, while an inscription of 1713 on a window of the floor confirms work or renovation at this time.

Ranked a historic monument since 1929, this house illustrates the evolution of Alsatian habitat between the 16th and 18th centuries. Its architecture combines utility elements (cell, access for carts) and decorative details (balusters, ecus), reflecting both rural life linked to viticulture and the influence of regional baroque styles. The pious inscriptions and engraved dates bear witness to the symbolic and religious importance attached to these houses.

The official protection concerns facades and roofs, highlighting the heritage value of this building. Located in the historic centre of Turckheim, a town renowned for its vineyards and preserved architecture, this house is part of a coherent urban complex, typical of the Alsatian villages of the modern era. Its state of conservation and sculpted details make it a remarkable example of the local civil heritage.

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