Maison Pfister, Renaissance building in Colmar, France
The Maison Pfister features a two-story corner oriel window, a wooden gallery, and an octagonal turret decorated with biblical and secular paintings.
Ludwig Scherer, a prosperous hatter from Besançon, commissioned the construction of this residence in 1537 using wealth from money trading in Val de Liepvre.
The building's painted panels display both religious scenes and everyday life illustrations, reflecting the values and social structure of 16th century Alsace.
The exterior of the building remains accessible for viewing and photography from rue des Marchands between 10:00 and 19:00 every day of the week.
The structure marks the first introduction of Renaissance architectural elements in Colmar, departing from the medieval style that characterized the city.
Location: Colmar
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 11 Rue des Marchands, 68000 Colmar, France 68000 Colmar
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Website: http://mure.com
GPS coordinates: 48.07674,7.35815
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
Colmar displays traditional Alsatian architecture with timber-framed houses and medieval buildings. The old town includes historic districts with water canals, Gothic churches, and Renaissance structures. The city museums present art from medieval to modern times, regional history, and natural sciences. Notable buildings include Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, Unterlinden Museum, and Pfister House.
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
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