Krutenau in Colmar in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe

Petite Venise

— Colmar, Au Fil du Temps —

Photographed by Bruce InCharlotte, November 25, 2023

1. Petite Venise Marker

The marker is less than 10 meters to the west of the bridge mentioned on the marker.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(French:)
Le pont sur la Lauch marque le début de la Krutenau, communauté unie autour du souvenir de Martin Stockmeyer: ce batelier, surnommé "l’Hercule colmarien", assure en février 1791 la victoire de la Révolution contre un soulèvement du parti aristocratique. La rue doit son nom actuel au maréchal de Turenne, qui l'emprunte en 1674 pour son entrée solennelle, à la tête de 800 cavaliers. Le pittoresque alignement des maisons anciennes, accessibles en barque, justifie l'appellation de “Petite”.

(English:)
The bridge over the Lauch marks the start of the Krutenau, a community united around the memory of Martin Stockmeyer: this boatman, nicknamed the 'Hercules of Colmar', was in February 1791 responsible for the victory of the Revolution in the face of an uprising of the aristocratic party. The road owes its current name to the marshal Turenne, who used it in 1674 for his solemn entry at the head of 800 cavalrymen. The picturesque line of old houses, which are accessible by small boat, is the reason for the name 'Little Venise'.

(German:)
An der Brücke über die Lauch beginnt die Krutenau, eine Stadtviertel,

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das sich im Andenken an Martin Stockmeyer gebildet hat dieser als “Herkules von Colmar” bezeichnete Flußschiffer verhilft im Februar 1791 der Revolution Sieg gegen die sich erhebende Adelspartel. Der gegenwärtige Name der Straße geht auf den Marschall Turenne zurück, der auf hr im Jahre 1674 an der Spitze von 800 Reitern seinen feierlichen Einzug in die Stadt hielt. Die malerische Anordnung der alten, in Barken zu erreichenden Häuser rechtfertigt die Bezeichnung “Klein-Venedig” durchaus.

Erected by Ville Colmar. (Marker Number 26.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1791.

Location. 48° 4.446′ N, 7° 21.426′ E. Marker is in Colmar, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Haut-Rhin. It is in Krutenau. It is at the intersection of Rue Turenne and Rue Saint-Jean, on the left when traveling east on Rue Turenne. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colmar, Grand Est 68000, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European

Petite Venise image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dis. Ch. Bergeret, Strasbourg, 1905

2. Petite Venise

Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Also see . . . Map of Au Fils du Temps sites (Livemap). Scanning the QR code on the marker leads to a map of the 40 sites on Colmar‘s Au Fils du Temps walking tour, with each site identified by marker number. One may select French, English, or German versions. (Submitted on January 26, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. 2. submitted on January 26, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.