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The building located at 32bis rue Eugène-Vigne in Beaucaire is distinguished by a monumental door whose arch key, forming lintel, is carved by a head of Hercules girdled by the skin of the lion of Nemie. This architectural detail, inspired by ancient mythology, suggests a desire for prestige or a reference to force and protection. Two finely worked consoles support a balcony with elegant ironwork, typical of 18th and 19th century private hotels. The carpentry of the door, on the other hand, is modern times and does not correspond to the original building.

The most remarkable element of this building lies in its protection under the Historical Monuments: the door and its wrought iron balcony were inscribed by ministerial decree on 12 October 1946. This official recognition underscores the heritage value of these decorations, which bear witness to local craftsmanship. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée and INSEE bases, places the building in the Gard department, in the Occitanie region, although GPS coordinates offer a slightly distinct location (31 rue Eugène Vigne).

No information is available on the original use of the building, its historic owners, or its integration into the urban fabric of Beaucaire. The sources are limited to an architectural and administrative description, without referring to the social or economic context of its construction. The Creative Commons license associated with the photographs, however, indicates a contemporary interest in its preservation and tourism enhancement, although its access to the public is not specified.

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