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Great location, wonderful fountain with its outstanding sculptures.

The statue on top of the fountain is that of Jean Roesselmann, considered to be a first hero of Colmar. The statue is made of bronze and was sculpted by Auguste Bartholdi in 1888. Jean Roesselmann died defending Colmar against the forces of Bishop of Strasbourg.

Beautiful fountain and square where you can enjoy great Christmas market. This statue by Auguste Bartholdi (1888) depicts Jean Roesselmann, who lost his life in 1262 while victoriously defending Colmar and its communal liberties against the troops and ambitions of the Bishop of Strasbourg. The man considered Colmar's first hero bears the likeness of Hercule de Peyerimhoff, mayor of Colmar from 1855 to 1877, who was dismissed for refusing to submit to German authorities. Removed by the Germans in 1943, the bronze statue was restored and reinstalled in 1945 on a white stone monument adorned with four fish serving as spouts.

The place turns to be lovely Christmas market and outdoor carousel for children during Christmas time. This area becomes so crowded and lovely charming place to visit for tourist. You can talk 15-20 minutes walk from Colmar train station.

I liked seeing this fountain monument at Place des 6 Montagnes Noires. It pays honour to Colmar's first hero Jean Roesselmann who defended the city against the troops of the Bishop of Strasbourg during the 13th-century. It seems the bronze statue was the work of Auguste Bartholdi and was erected in 1888. Bartholdi depicted Roesselmann in the manner of Hercule de Peyerimhff, city mayor (1855-77) who was relieved of his duties after refusing to submit to German authorities at that time. The statue stands upon a white marble pedestal with bronze fish from which water spouts from their mouths over a base held up by thick columns and into a small ground level basin. It is a nice fountain monument that adds to the ambience of the small public square here. During our December visit, the base of the fountain was covered up and protected while the annual Christmas Market was ongoing. However, the statue itself easy to spot and view during the festivities.

Another one of Auguste Bartholdi’s statues, the Roesselmann Fountain was sculpted in 1888, and the bronze statue above represents the public judge Jean Roesselmann. He passed away while defending Colmar against the Bishop of Strasbourg, and he is also considered to be the first hero of the city. The statue was taken away by the Germans in 1943, but was restored and reinstalled in 1945 on a white stone monument decorated with four fishes. Today people use the steps below it to sit on.

Auguste Bartholdi’s statue (1888), of the public judge Jean Roesselmann. He passed away while defending Colmar and the municipal liberties against the troops and the covetousness of the Bishop of Strasbourg. He is also considered as the first hero of Colmar and has similarities with Hercule de Peyerimhoff, the mayor of the city from 1855 to 1877, who was relieved from his duties because he refused to submit to the German authorities. Taken away by the Germans in 1943, the bronze statue was restored and reinstalled in 1945 on a white stone monument decorated with four fishes.

Beautiful place! We stumbled on it on our way, not sure I would have seeked it out otherwise.