Initial construction 1ère moitié du XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Construction period of the building.
XVIIIe siècle
Major renovations
Major renovations XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Added wrought iron staircase.
24 février 1992
MH classification
MH classification 24 février 1992 (≈ 1992)
Registration of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades, roofs and the 18th century interior staircase with its wrought iron ramp (Box BD 280): inscription by decree of 24 February 1992
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The Carmelite building is an emblematic building of the city of Chaumont, in the Haute-Marne department, in the Grand Est region. Built in the first half of the 17th century and redesigned in the 18th century, it bears witness to the religious architecture of this period. Its facades, roofs and interior staircase, with a typical 18th century wrought iron ramp, are particularly remarkable.
Ranked as historical monuments by order of 24 February 1992, this building illustrates the Carmelite heritage in the region. Although its current use is not specified in the sources, its inscription underlines its heritage importance. The exact address, 81 Victoire-de-la-Marne Street, allows it to be located in the city centre of Chaumont, where it contributes to the local historical identity.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and its membership in the Christian architectural heritage. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "a priori satisfactory", which facilitates its identification in the urban landscape. Its staircase and decorative elements make it a representative example of the craft of the era, especially for the quality of its wrought iron ramp.
