Strasbourg, Alsace 67000

An emblematic, Renaissance-style Historic Monument in an Alsace market town with shops and amenities . The market town of Sarre-Union gets its name from the uniting of two towns set on either side of the Sarre Valley, on a site occupied since ancient times. On the one hand, the medieval market town of Bockenheim, governed by the Duke of Lorraine, and, on the other hand, the new 18th century town of Neusarrewerden, founded by the counts of Nassau-Sarrewerden. La-Sarre then marked the frontier between two territories, one French and the other German, up until the French revolution and the merging of the two towns. Both historic centres abound in a rich architectural and urban heritage, which justifies their currently ongoing protection as a 'Site Patrimonial Remarquable' (an outstanding heritage site). This house, in the midst of the medieval market town, takes pride of place at the top of the main street which includes the 18th century town hall, a 16th century church and the old Jesuit school. Dating from the early 17th century and the town's most emblematic Historic Monument, this house is dubbed the 'Maison Renaissance' (Renaissance house) courtesy of its characteristic style. It stands at the Y-shaped junction of two streets, presenting its tall, scrolled gable as decor at the top of the vista formed by the main street.