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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 18 rue de la Balance and 1 rue de la Monnaie in Avignon is a monument listed as Historic Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns the facade and roof, officially recognized by a decree dated 20 November 1942. This building illustrates the city's civil architecture, although details of its precise origin or historical use are not explicitly documented in available sources.

Avignon, the emblematic city of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, has had a rich urban history, marked by its role as a papal city in the Middle Ages and its subsequent architectural development. The buildings of this period, often located in the historic centre, reflect local styles and materials, such as limestone. Their preservation, like that of this building, reflects the importance attached to built heritage in a region where history and tourism play a major economic role.

The protected facades and roofs, as here, are key elements to maintain the authenticity of the old neighborhoods.

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