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Origin and history

The building in Chazay-d'Azergues, in the Rhône department, dates from the 15th century. This building is distinguished by a stone niche embedded in its façade, housing a statue of the Virgin. This architectural element was classified as Historical Monument by ministerial decree on October 10, 1927, emphasizing its heritage and religious importance.

The location of the building, at 12 bis Grande Rue, is documented in the Mérimée base, with a geographical precision deemed "a priori satisfactory". Although the practical information on its visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not specified, its status as a Historic Monument makes it an architectural testimony of the late medieval period in the Lyon region.

The historical context of the 15th century in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes was marked by a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where urban buildings began to incorporate decorative or religious elements, such as this niche. These constructions often reflected the local devotion and the central role of religion in daily life, while serving as visual cues in expanding towns.

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