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Mas de la Brune is a Renaissance-style mansion located in the commune of Eygalières in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Ranked a Historical Monument by decree of 9 August 1924, it represents an architectural example of the Renaissance period in Provence, although its exact date of construction is not specified in the available sources. The building is today a private property, inaccessible to visits since 2019.

The location of the Mas de la Brune, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is part of a territory marked by a rural and aristocratic history. The mansions of that time often served as secondary residences for wealthy families or local notables, reflecting their social status. Their architecture, combining Italian influences and Provencal traditions, bears witness to the cultural exchanges of the Renaissance.

Available data indicate that the Mas de la Brune is referenced in the Merimée database under the code Insee 13034, corresponding to the municipality of Eygalières. Its GPS location is estimated to be "a priori satisfactory", with an approximate address at 5003 Mas de la Brune. No additional information on its history, owners or transformations is mentioned in the sources consulted.

The classification of the mansion in 1924 underscores its heritage importance, although the precise reasons for this protection are not detailed. Since 2019, the site has been closed to the public, limiting access to its history and architecture. Data updates, such as the July 2022 update, confirm its current status without providing additional historical details.

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, to which Eygalières belongs, is rich in Renaissance heritage, often linked to the economic and cultural development of the 16th and 17th centuries. The manors of this period illustrate the evolution of the lifestyles of local elites, between agricultural tradition and openness to artistic influences from Italy. The Moon Mas is part of this context, although its specific history remains little documented.

Finally, the Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the monument (credit: Marianne Casamance) suggests a contemporary interest in its preservation and enhancement, despite its current inaccessibility. No other source or archive is cited to deepen its past, leaving shades on its exact historical role.

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