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Origin and history

The building in Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, is a historic monument whose particularity lies in a niche decorated with a statue of Madonna, placed at the corner of the building. This architectural element was protected by a registration order dated 28 October 1926, highlighting its historical and religious interest in the city. No other specific historical information is available regarding its construction or occupants.

Arles, the emblematic city of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, has always been marked by a rich architectural heritage combining Roman, medieval and classical influences. Historical buildings, such as this one, often bear witness to urban life and local religious practices. The presence of a statue of Madonna suggests an anchor in Christian traditions, frequent in the streets of Provençal cities since the Middle Ages.

These decorative elements served as both spiritual markers and identity markers for neighbourhoods.

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