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Origin and history

The house located at 20 rue du Cardinal-Morlot in Langres is an emblematic monument of the city, classified among the Historical Monuments since 1889. This building, representative of Renaissance architecture, was built during modern times, a period marked by artistic and cultural renewal in Europe. Its listing in 1889 shows its heritage importance and its historic value to the commune.

The location of this house, in the center of Langres, a fortified town of Haute-Marne, suggests its integration into an urban fabric rich in history. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair (note 5/10), and its official address is confirmed in the Merimée database. Owned by the municipality, this monument could potentially be opened for the visit, although this information is not explicitly specified in the available sources.

Available data from Monumentum and internal archives indicate that this Renaissance house is a typical example of bourgeois or notable habitation in modern times. Its architectural style, although not detailed in the sources, reflects the influences of the Renaissance, a period when art and architecture underwent major transformations in France. The mention of his protection in 1889 also highlights the early interest in preserving the heritage in France, at a time when the first laws on historical monuments were beginning to structure themselves.

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