Maison de la boîte à mouches, Medieval house in Colmar, France
This miniature dwelling occupies 25 square meters and features a traditional half-timbered construction with a multicolored facade at 11 Place de l'Ecole.
During medieval times, guards used this building to monitor merchants entering the old town through Merchant Street and collect customs duties.
Known as Muckekaschtele in the Alsatian dialect, this building represents the preservation of local architectural heritage through its post-war reconstruction in 1948.
The house stands in the central district of Colmar near Place Rapp and Champ de Mars, making it accessible for walking tours.
The name translates to Fly Box House, referencing the small boxes used to catch flies that were common in regional households during earlier times.
Location: Colmar
GPS coordinates: 48.07769,7.35595
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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