Birris Street in Westhoffen

Birris Street gets its name from a distortion of the Swiss surname Burri, a family that settled there in the 16th century. Several beautiful houses were built there, including a remarkable farmhouse at 107 Birris Street, dated 1614. This building stands out for its rich decoration: exposed timber framing, carved door frames, and panels adorned with motifs including radiant solar discs. Access to the upper floors is via a masonry stair turret. Further up, at 128 Birris Street, another early 17th-century building, also constructed by the Burri family, features a façade altered over the centuries. The original oriel window has been preserved, but the site was divided in the 19th century, separating the tannery with its dwelling and drying room from the main house. Part of this building has been partially listed as a historic monument since 1929.