Préfecture du Haut-Rhin, Administrative building in Colmar, France
The Préfecture du Haut-Rhin is the central administrative building for the department, featuring classical architecture with symmetrical facades. The structure has multiple floors and displays formal elements that emphasize its official function.
The building emerged as an expression of French administrative authority in Alsace following the region's return to France in the 1800s. It marks a turning point in how the area was governed and organized.
The building reflects French administrative culture while incorporating local Alsatian architectural details. Its facade shows how French and regional styles blend together in this part of the country.
The main entrance is on rue Bruat, and public transportation stops are within easy walking distance. The building is recognizable from the street and well-connected by transit.
The building preserves historical documents and archives that record the department's development over more than a century. These records form an important memory of the region and its administrative work.
Location: Colmar
Website: http://haut-rhin.pref.gouv.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.07420,7.35135
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06
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Court of Appeal of Colmar
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Champ-de-Mars
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Fountain of Amiral Bruat
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Fontaine Roesselmann
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Statue of Jean Rapp
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Château d'eau de Colmar
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Maison aux raisins
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Monument Hirn
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Maison Wildungshof
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Statue of Gustave-Adolphe Hirn
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