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Origin and history

The house at 9 rue Saint-Thibault in Provins is an emblematic building of the 16th and 17th centuries. It is distinguished by its preserved architecture, including its street façade and roof, which led to its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1962. These protected elements also include the cochère door vants, reflecting the style of the time.

The official registration of this house by order of 15 January 1962 underlines its heritage importance. Although the details of its occupants or its precise historical use are not mentioned, its location in the centre of Provins, a medieval UNESCO World Heritage city, reinforces its cultural interest. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, according to available data.

Provins, in Seine-et-Marne, is a city rich in medieval and reborn monuments. This house is part of an urban context where the civil architecture of the 16th and 17th centuries testifies to the evolution of construction techniques and lifestyles of the period. The houses of this period often served as housing for merchants or artisans, playing a key role in the economic and social life of the city.

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