Jul 3, 2023 · Colourful, decorative and flowery, the half-timbered houses in Alsace are part of the local landscape and contribute to the image of a region located on the side of France. The warm and welcoming look of the houses is striking, evoking images from a fairy-tale book.

Information about the Alsace Traditional Houses and Architecture, typical from eastern France and the materials used to build these half-timbered French properties.

The architecture of the Alsatian houses in Strasbourg. The Alsatian houses of Strasbourg are highly recognizable by their pitched roofs, stepped gables and half-timbered facades. The roofs are often steeply pitched, with terracotta tiles, and the windows are often large and ornate.

Aug 19, 2024 · One thing is certain – they both present Alsace classic architecture, share characteristics of a warm and welcoming accommodation and a decorative exterior often painted and decorated with ...

Oct 1, 2021 · The province has produced some of the most daring and sophisticated architecture of the German Renaissance: Romanesque and Gothic churches, great cathedrals, monasteries, medieval castles and ramparts, ancestral vineyards…

Mar 31, 2021 · Let’s talk a little about Alsatian houses, the half-timbered houses (maisons à colombage) also referred to in French as the houses with timber frame panels or studwork.

Alsace is proud of its incredibly diverse range of architecture, spanning medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and contemporary styles. You’ll admire the beauty of these buildings, whether they are testaments to the past or boldly contemporary.

Information about the Alsace Traditional Properties, typical from eastern France and the materials used to build these half-timbered French properties.

Information about the traditional Alsace Houses, Homes and Architecture, typical from eastern France and the materials used to build these French properties.

Alsatian architecture This guided tour tells the story of the museum's creation: a crazy gamble by students that has now become one of the region's must-see tourist attractions. Find out more about this incredible story during your visit and discover Alsatian architecture!