Maison Schongauer (Schongauer House), Colmar
The Maison Schongauer (Schongauer House), or Maisonnette au Cygne, is a historical monument located in Colmar. This building dates from the end of the 15th century and underwent modifications in the 17th and 18th centuries.
This house belonged to the Schongauer family, known in particular by the painter Martin Schongauer, but the latter did not live there.
The facades and roofs of the house have been listed as historical monuments sinceJune 18, 1929.
The main facade (located rue des Marchands) consists of a massive ground floor opening by two arcades, surmounted by three floors, as well as a two-storey gable.
The older elements are turned towards the rue Schongauer: two entrance gates, one of which consists of an arch in an accolade decorated with foliage and surmounted by a finial .
This house belonged to the Schongauer family, known in particular by the painter Martin Schongauer, but the latter did not live there.
The facades and roofs of the house have been listed as historical monuments sinceJune 18, 1929.
The main facade (located rue des Marchands) consists of a massive ground floor opening by two arcades, surmounted by three floors, as well as a two-storey gable.
The older elements are turned towards the rue Schongauer: two entrance gates, one of which consists of an arch in an accolade decorated with foliage and surmounted by a finial .
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Maison Schongauer (Schongauer House)
Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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