When was the Schlössle built?

The building dates from 1595, as indicated by an inscription on the lintel of the staircase tower door.

Why is this manor rare in Katzenthal?

It is one of only two buildings in the town to survive the bombing of winter 1944-1945.

What interior decorations are protected?

The spiral staircase, wainscoting and flooring of two ground-floor rooms, and wall paintings on the first floor are listed as historic monuments.

Ancienne cour noble des Rathsamhausen, dite Schlössle

Katzenthal

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Where: Katzenthal

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Ancienne cour noble des Rathsamhausen, dite Schlössle stands in Katzenthal (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Schlössle is a small 16th-century manor house built in 1595 in the Alsatian wine region. One of only two buildings in Katzenthal to survive the destruction of winter 1944-1945, it exemplifies the architectural style of local noble residences. Its spiral staircase and interior decoration provide insight into aristocratic living of that era.

What to know

Access and visiting conditions are not documented; inquire locally.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1990, particularly for its spiral staircase and interior decorations.
Protection covers the wainscoting and flooring of the two northern rooms on the ground floor, and wall paintings in the East drawing room and bathroom on the first floor.

Where this château is

Katzenthal · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

Katzenthal, Haut-Rhin

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00085748
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century, 18th century

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When was the Schlössle built?: The building dates from 1595, as indicated by an inscription on the lintel of the staircase tower door.
Why is this manor rare in Katzenthal?: It is one of only two buildings in the town to survive the bombing of winter 1944-1945.
What interior decorations are protected?: The spiral staircase, wainscoting and flooring of two ground-floor rooms, and wall paintings on the first floor are listed as historic monuments.