Ancienne Douane, Colmar
| Ancienne Douane | |
|---|---|
| Alsatian: Koïfhus | |
| East side of Ancienne Douane in 2011 | |
| General information | |
| Type | customs house | 
| Architectural style | Gothic Renaissance | 
| Location | Colmar, France | 
| Address | 29, Grand′Rue Place de l′Ancienne Douane | 
| Coordinates | 48°04′33″N 7°21′32″E / 48.07583°N 7.35889°E | 
| Completed | 1480 late 16th/early 17th century | 
| Renovated | 1895–1898 2002 | 
| Owner | Municipality of Colmar | 
Ancienne Douane ("Old Custom house"), also known as Koïfhus, is a Gothic and Renaissance building in Colmar, France. It is classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1930. It is also the birthplace of general Jean Rapp.[1]
The building currently houses a restaurant as well as temporary exhibitions and fairs.
Gallery
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			.jpg) West side West side
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			.jpg) South side South side
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			.jpg) 1480 portals 1480 portals
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			.jpg) Renaissance portal Renaissance portal
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			.jpg) Plaque for Jean Rapp Plaque for Jean Rapp
References
- ^ Base Mérimée: Ancienne douane, dit aussi Koïfhus, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
External links
- The Koïfhus or the former customs house on tourisme-colmar.com.