La Maison du Pain d’Alsace (Bread House)
It is a universal, ancient history, which brings people together since a very long time. From the first ear of wheat to the first type of flour, mankind has eaten bread. Located in the old “stove” of the Bakers’ Corporation of 1522 in Sélestat, city of art and history, the Maison du Pain d’Alsace is a place where the history of bread is preserved, where peoples’ manual work is narrated.
The Museum, renovated in 2018, recounts the incredible adventure of bread:
- From grain to bread, an introduction to agriculture, from the mill to the bread.
- Essential treasures from Alsace: Kougelhopf, Brezel, Lammele, Bredele, …
- The bread: inheritance and token of a rich past.
- The mill: no good bread without flour!
- The baker in those days: know-how and transmission.
- The master baker and the bread of today.
- The Zunft room: The history of a unique house, dating back to 1522 and the Bakers’ Corporation.
All the artefacts presented in the museum are the result of the collection of testimonies from the past members of the Maison du Pain d’Alsace’s Association.
7 rue du sel
67600
Sélestat
03 88 58 45 90
musee@maisondupain.org
www.maisondupain.alsace
Visif of La Maison du Pain d’Alsace (Bread House)
In the heart of Alsace, a stone's throw from the Humanist Library and a few minutes from the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, the Maison du Pain d'Alsace welcomes you to experience the history of bread in a unique place. A tea room and a terrace complete the promise of a tasty moment in Sélestat! Experience, smell and taste the history of bread in Sélestat!
A museographic tour takes you on a journey of discovery of the history of bread in 5 different areas. From the first ear of wheat to the first flours, from the work of the artisan baker of yesterday to that of today, from the legends of the pretzel to the kougelhopf, come and discover bread in all its forms. To make the story complete, the bakers of the house welcome you to the bakery to excite your senses: special breads, kougelhopfs, pretzels, aniseed bread, bredle are produced and baked on the spot. Handson activities for young and old are offered throughout the year.
This is a resolutely contemporary exhibition of nearly 300 m², allowing all audiences to discover the richness of this food, present since the dawn of time. A collection of unique objects, gathered for nearly 30 years by the members of the Association, allow this history to be told with tradition but also with modernity thanks to multimedia present in the 5 exhibition spaces.
A new museography turned towards bread and its history, towards Alsatian gourmet specificities and their legends, towards sensorial and dynamic visits!
A tea room and a terrace complete the promise of a tasty moment in Sélestat! Experience, smell and taste the history of bread in Sélestat!
Opening hours
From Friday 2 January to Sunday 26 April and from Tuesday 22 September to Sunday 22 November 2026 : Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sunday from 9am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm
From Tuesday 28 April to Sunday 20 September : Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday May 23 from 9am to 11pm, Sunday June 21 from 9am to 11pm.
Christmas Furnil 2026 : Tuesday 24 November to 31 December 2026 Every day from 9am to 6pm (Tuesdays and Fridays until 6.30pm) Open on December 24 from 8am to 2pm Open on December 31 from 9am to 2pm
Exceptional closures 2026 Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 and 26 December 2026 Annual closure: January 12 to February 2, 2026 inclusive
Public price
Adult : €7.00Kid : €5.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeKid : Free
MYSTÈRE ETUFS DE PÂQUES
April 2026
Festivités de Pâques
Adult : €20.00
All the month of April, the Maison du Pain d'Alsace invites families to live an adventure full of mystery! Come and investigate a strange move that took place in our museum... As a family, you will have to solve puzzles to help the baker find the culprit!
This immersive survey is specially designed for families and lasts about 1 hour. So, prepare to play detectives while discovering the secrets of our museum! Don't miss this opportunity to experience a fun and original experience! The entry price for a family is €20.
Sélestat
7 rue du Sel
67600 Sélestat
France
0388584590
contact@maisondupain.org