Maison du Pain d'Alsace
About This Museum
Did you know that in the 18th century, Alsace had over 600 communes each with its own communal bakery? That's the kind of fascinating tidbit you'll discover at the Maison du Pain d'Alsace in Sélestat. Housed in a beautiful, centuries-old half-timbered building, it’s a place that truly makes the humble loaf feel epic. You can follow the entire story of bread, from ancient grains to the incredible, ornate Kugelhopf molds that look more like sculpture than bakeware. It’s a warm, yeasty-smelling journey that completely changes how you see your morning baguette.
Collection Highlights
The collection includes everything from historic millstones and massive wooden dough kneaders to a stunning array of decorative bread stamps and baking molds. Don't miss the traditional Alsatian oven, which is still used for baking demonstrations.
Visitor Information
It's right in the heart of Sélestat at 7 Rue du Sel—easy to pop into while exploring the town. They even have baking workshops sometimes, so it's worth checking their schedule ahead of your visit.
Architecture & Building
It's nestled inside a gorgeous, classic Alsatian half-timbered building with whitewashed walls and dark wood beams, giving it that storybook charm you'd expect from this region.
Contact & Location
Address: 7, Rue du Sel, Bindernheim, Sélestat-Erstein, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France métropolitaine, 67600, France
Phone: +33 3 88 58 45 90
Website: Visit Website
