Construction of house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period of the building.
17 avril 1931
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 17 avril 1931 (≈ 1931)
Protection of the façade and remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The house at 15 rue aux Aulx in Provins is a historical monument built in the 16th century. This building, located in the city centre, is distinguished by its classified facade, which also includes remains of the former Town Hall of Provins. These architectural elements bear witness to the administrative and urban importance of the city at that time.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 17 April 1931, this house illustrates the medieval and reborn civil heritage of Provins. The protection specifically concerns its facade as well as the remains of the former Town Hall, highlighting its role in local history. The location, although considered approximate (precision noted 5/10), remains a point of interest for visitors exploring the rich past of this medieval city.
Provins, the emblematic city of Seine-et-Marne in Île-de-France, was a major commercial and political crossroads in the Middle Ages. Houses like the one on the Aulx street reflect the social and economic organization of the time, where public and private buildings coexisted in a dense urban fabric. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the dynamics of power and daily life of this period.