13th century building (Box E 743): classification by decree of 18 January 1968; 17th century building, including the gate, the fence wall, the court floor and the parts of the 13th century not yet classified (Cd. AC 264): classification by decree of 2 September 1994
Origin and history
The Maison Bélime, located in Vitteaux in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is an emblematic monument whose origins date back to the thirteenth century, with major transformations in the seventeenth century. This building illustrates the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era, combining medieval structures and classical additions. Its classification as a Historic Monument underlines its heritage importance, with specific protections for its oldest parts and Renaissance elements.
The house consists of two distinct sets: a 13th century building classified in 1968, and a 17th century whole (including gate, fence wall and courtyard) classified in 1994. These successive rankings reflect the historical and artistic value of the site, as well as the desire to preserve its integrity. The official address, 4 Rue Pelletier de Chambure, places the monument in the heart of Vitteaux, a commune of the Côte-d'Or department, in the former Burgundy region.
Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, indicate that the location of the monument is estimated to be "passable" (note 5/10), with no additional details on its current accessibility (visits, rental, or accommodation). Photographs such as Christophe Finot's Creative Commons license document his appearance, but little practical information is provided on his contemporary use. The Insee de Viteaux code (21710) and its attachment to the district of Dijon confirm its territorial anchor in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.
The architecture of the Bélima House bears witness to medieval construction techniques, with thick walls and narrow openings typical of the thirteenth century, while the additions of the seventeenth century introduce more elaborate decorative elements, such as the gate and fences. These features are a representative example of the adaptation of old buildings to the tastes of later times. The 1994 classification extends protection to "parts of the 13th century not yet classified", highlighting the complexity of its historical stratification.
No information is available on the historic owners, the specific original uses of the building, or the significant events taking place there. The data are limited to legal aspects (classifications) and descriptive aspects (construction periods, protected elements). This gap may reflect the status of the house as a private building or its less documented history than other major monuments in the region.
Burgundy-Franche-Comté, and more particularly the Gold Coast, is a region rich in medieval and Renaissance heritage, marked by its wine, religious and seigneurial past. Houses such as the Bélima House, although less known than the surrounding abbeys or castles, play a role in understanding the urban and rural habitat of past times. Their preservation allows us to study the architectural and social transitions between the Middle Ages and the modern era, in a territory where history is often dominated by more prestigious monuments.
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