Pope Pius VI's stay 13-14 juillet 1799 (≈ 14)
Prisoner, he spends one night there.
XVIe siècle
Initial construction
Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of partial building construction.
XVIIIe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of extension or renovation.
19 février 1981
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 19 février 1981 (≈ 1981)
Stairs protection and gallery.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Pie VI - Pope (1775-1799)
He stayed there in 1799.
Origin and history
The house at 11 rue Mathieu-de-la-Drôme in Romans-sur-Isère is a building whose origins date back to the 16th and 18th centuries. It is distinguished by its architecture and history, in particular linked to a significant event: the passage of Pope Pius VI, then prisoner, who stayed there on the night of 13-14 July 1799. This historical fact gives this place a special dimension in local and religious heritage.
Partially classified as a Historical Monument, the house has been granted special protection since 1981, covering its staircase on the courtyard and the adjoining gallery. These architectural elements, representative of the styles of the construction eras, reflect the evolution of artistic techniques and tastes between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. The location of this monument, in the centre of Romans-sur-Isère, makes it a point of interest for those passionate about history and architecture.
Romans-sur-Isère, a town located in the Drôme region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, has long been an economic and cultural crossroads. The bourgeois houses like this reflect the dynamism of the city throughout the centuries, often linked to the shoe trade, an emblematic activity of the region. These buildings served as both a residence and a symbol of social status for their owners, while participating in the collective life of the city.
