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The Cornu building is a building located in Vernoux-en-Vivarais, in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built during the 1st quarter of the 19th century, it is distinguished by its architecture and interior decor, including that of the coffee room located on the ground floor. This space, with its three decorated interior faces and bays opening onto the square, reflects the style and usages of the time.

The building was registered as historic monuments by order of 3 October 1967. This protection specifically concerns elements of the interior decor of the coffee room, highlighting their heritage value. The building is located at 4 Place Aristide Briand, in the centre of Vernoux-en-Vivarais, and its address is referenced in the Mérimée base under Insee code 07338.

At the beginning of the 19th century, Vernoux-en-Vivarais, like many small towns of the Ardèche, was marked by a rural and artisanal economy. The buildings of this period, often located in central squares, served as sociability places, such as cafes or shops. Their interior decoration, sometimes rich, reflected the social status of their owners or their role in local life.

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