Half-Timbered Houses in Westhoffen

Westhoffen is distinguished by its rich heritage of half-timbered houses, with several remarkable examples still standing today. At 39 rue Staedtel, a house dating from 1565-1566 perfectly illustrates this architectural style. Its ground floor, used for storage, is built in masonry, while the upper floors are timber-framed. A corbel adorns the eaves wall, providing an extension to the living space and highlighting the wealth of the owners at the time.

The timber framing decoration reflects this prosperity, with patterns that embellish the facades of some houses in the town. Not far away, at number 5 on the same street, a large farmhouse built in 1584 also demonstrates this craftsmanship. The main dwelling, entirely masonry, is distinguished by its windows with molded reveals. At the back of the courtyard, the returning wing houses a slightly corbelled gallery, probably intended for the domestic staff.

The care given to construction is evident in the varied ornamentation of the window frames of the outbuilding, confirming the level of refinement achieved by these buildings.