, former_names = , alternate_names = , image = Colmar Koïfhus, ancienne douane (29 Grand'Rue).JPG , caption = East side of Ancienne Douane in 2011 , altitude = , building_type = customs house , architectural_style = Gothic

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, structural_system = , cost = , ren_cost = , location = Colmar, France , address = 29, Grand′Rue
Place de l′Ancienne Douane , client = , owner = Municipality of Colmar , current_tenants = , landlord = , coordinates = , start_date = , completion_date = 1480
late 16th/early 17th century , inauguration_date = , renovation_date = 1895–1898
2002 , demolition_date = , destruction_date = , height = , diameter = , other_dimensions = , floor_count = , floor_area = , main_contractor = , architect = , architecture_firm = , structural_engineer = , services_engineer = , civil_engineer = , other_designers = , quantity_surveyor = , awards = , ren_architect = , ren_firm = , ren_str_engineer = , ren_serv_engineer = , ren_civ_engineer = , ren_oth_designers = , ren_qty_surveyor = , ren_awards = , references = , map_type = , map_alt = , map_caption = Ancienne Douane ("Old Custom house"), also known as Koïfhus, is a Gothic and

building in Colmar, France. It is classified as a '' monument historique'' by the

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since 1930. It is also the birthplace of general

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. The building currently houses a restaurant as well as temporary exhibitions and fairs.

Gallery

Colmar-Koifhus (7).jpg, West side Colmar-Koifhus (4).jpg, South side Colmar-Koifhus (8).jpg, 1480 portals Colmar-Koifhus-Porte (2).jpg, Renaissance portal Colmar-Maison natale de Jean Rapp (1).jpg, Plaque for Jean Rapp

References

External links

The Koïfhus or the former customs house
on tourisme-colmar.com. Buildings and structures in Colmar Tourist attractions in Colmar Gothic architecture in France Buildings and structures completed in 1480 Custom houses Monuments historiques of Haut-Rhin Restaurants in France {{France-struct-stub