Rodolphe Monument - Monumental Fountain

The Rodolphe Monument—actually a monumental fountain—is made of gray sandstone, and its basin is octagonal in shape.

The central pillar is surrounded by three rounded basins resting on pilasters.



The fountain was commissioned and donated by Émile Sautier, a prominent industrialist in the city who ran a renowned foundry. His intention was to erect a monument in honor of Rudolf I of Habsburg, who reigned from 1273 to 1291 and changed the fate of Ensisheim.



The monument, completed in 1900, is the work of the sculptor Bisch, who sought to symbolize both the military and public roles of the Habsburgs.
The front face features the effigy of Rudolf I and his coat of arms: a lion.

Two other faces display the coats of arms of the town and the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace.

The corners are adorned with knights’ helmets, and the entire structure is crowned with the imperial crown.



The fountain is listed in the General Heritage Inventory.