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The building located at 57 rue du Général-Foy in Toul is a 16th century civil building, representative of the urban architecture of this period. Although the details of its construction remain partially documented, its status as a Historic Monument underscores its local heritage importance. Official protection specifically concerns its door of entry, inscribed by ministerial decree on 31 October 1941, testifying to a remarkable architectural element for the time.

The location of the building, in the centre of Toul (Meurthe-et-Moselle department), is part of a historical context marked by the development of Lorrain cities under the Old Regime. At that time, Toul — then fortified town near Nancy — played a strategic and commercial role between the Duchy of Lorraine and neighbouring territories. The buildings of this period often served as housing for local merchants, artisans or notables, reflecting the region's relative prosperity before the upheavals of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Available sources (in particular the Merimée and Monumentum database) indicate a geographical accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), with an address confirmed by GPS coordinates. No information is provided on the current use of the building (visit, rental, etc.), or on any historic owners or sponsors. The associated photo, licensed under Creative Commons, is attributed to François BERNARDIN, but no iconographic details are described in the data consulted.

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