The half-timbered style

The half-timbered style

by | 31 Mar, 2021 | Architecture, Folklore, History

Architecture Folklore History The half-timbered style March 31st 2021, by Gabriel 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. This...
Strasbourg’s Municipal Baths

Strasbourg’s Municipal Baths

by | 29 Nov, 2020 | Addresses, Architecture, History

Addresses Architecture History Strasbourg’s Municipal Baths November 29th 2020, by Elise Today I would like to tell you about Strasbourg’s Municipal Baths, situated within a very beautiful building that takes an important place in the city’s history....
The Maison Rouge – part 2/2

The Maison Rouge – part 2/2

by | 28 Apr, 2020 | Addresses, Architecture, History

Addresses Architecture History The Maison Rouge- part 2/2 April 28th 2020, by Remy Ugly ducklings deserve attention too :2nd episode (part 2/2)I evoked here earlier the Valentin-Sorg Tower and the origins of the Maison Rouge (the Red House). Today, let us dwell on its...
The Maison Rouge – part 1/2

The Maison Rouge – part 1/2

by | 6 Apr, 2020 | Addresses, Architecture, History

Addresses Architecture History The Maison Rouge- part 1/2 April 6th 2020, by Remy Ugly ducklings deserve attention too :2nd episode (part 1/2) In a former article, we took a closer look at the Valentin-Sorg tower, an iconic building of Strasbourg’s downtown area, even...
The Saint Peter the Young protestant church

The Saint Peter the Young protestant church

by | 15 Nov, 2019 | Architecture, History

Architecture History The Saint Peter The Young protestant church September 25th 2019, by Gustave This is undoubtedly not the most well known, it is certainly not the most visible, it probably goes unnoticed by the traveler that passes by Strasbourg… and yet, the Saint...