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Origin and history

The Frontignan Building is a civil building dating from the 1st quarter of the 15th century, located in the Herault department, in the Occitan region. This building is distinguished by an armorial stone plate, embedded in the facade on courtyard, bearing the date of 1413. This architectural element, rare for this period, bears witness to the symbolic or social importance of its former occupants, although their identities remain unknown.

Ranked a Historic Monument by order of 1 May 1939, this building illustrates the medieval heritage preserved in the south of France. The protection concerns specifically the armored plate, highlighting its historical and artistic value. The approximate address, 6 Rue Escarieux, places the building in the ancient heart of Frontignan, a city marked by a wine and commercial history since the Middle Ages.

The information available does not specify the original use of the building (housing, artisanal activity, etc.), but its location and its armored element suggest a connection with an affluent family or an influential corporation of the time. The accuracy of its location is considered "fair" (note 5/10), indicating minor geographical uncertainties in heritage databases.

No details are provided on any owners, sponsors or specific historical events related to this building. Sources are limited to Monumentum data and the internal archives of the Merimée database, without mention of local archives or in-depth studies. The Creative Commons license associated with the photo of GAUDY allows free distribution of its image, subject to quotation.

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