Ancienne Douane, Colmar
Customs house in Colmar, France
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Ancienne Douane ("Old Custom house"), also known as Koïfhus, is a Gothic and Renaissance building in Colmar, France. It is classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1930. It is also the birthplace of general Jean Rapp.[1]
Typecustoms house
Architectural style
GothicRenaissance
LocationColmar, France, 29, Grand′Rue
Place de l′Ancienne Douane
Place de l′Ancienne Douane
Coordinates48°04′33″N 7°21′32″E
| Ancienne Douane | |
|---|---|
Alsatian: Koïfhus | |
West side of Ancienne Douane in 2018 | |
![]() Interactive map of the Ancienne Douane area | |
General information | |
| Type | customs house |
Architectural style | Gothic Renaissance |
| Location | Colmar, France, 29, Grand′Rue Place de l′Ancienne Douane |
| Coordinates | 48°04′33″N 7°21′32″E |
Completed | 1480 late 16th/early 17th century |
| Renovated | 1895–1898 2002 |
| Owner | Municipality of Colmar |
The building currently houses a restaurant as well as temporary exhibitions and fairs.
