Maison Kern, Historical Renaissance building in Colmar, France
The Kern House exhibits curved gables adorned with wings and obelisks, featuring distinctive Renaissance architectural elements on its prominent facade.
Built in 1594, the building received its name from Georges Kern, who owned the property from 1853 to 1894 and served as president of the city beautification society.
The interior ceilings display intricate stucco decorations with human heads and botanical patterns, representing the German Renaissance influence in Alsatian architecture.
Located at 1 Conseil-Souverain Street, this privately owned structure earned national monument status in March 1990, protecting its facades, roofs, and interior decorations.
The building's architectural style mirrors the west wing of Strasbourg's Notre-Dame Workshop House, constructed between 1578 and 1585.
Location: Colmar
Inception: 1594
Address: 8 Pl. du Marché aux Fruits, 68000 Colmar, France 68000 Colmar
GPS coordinates: 48.07550,7.35827
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.
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