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Origin and history

The house in Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, is a monument listed among the French Historical Monuments. Although its exact construction period was not specified in the available sources, its most remarkable element — a corner niche — was officially protected by ministerial decree on 5 July 1927. This inscription is evidence of its heritage interest, although the architectural or historical details that are broader remain little documented in the accessible archives.

Located at the intersection of two addresses (84 rue Portagnel and 2 rue du Refuge), this house is part of the Arlesian urban fabric, a city marked by its Roman and medieval history. The traditional houses of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, like this one, often reflect local lifestyles, where niches or exterior decorative elements could have an aesthetic and symbolic function, linked to the beliefs or social practices of the time. Their preservation provides an overview of construction techniques and domestic uses in the region.

Available sources (including the Merimée and Monumentum base) highlight the approximate location of the monument, with a cartographic accuracy considered "passable" (note of 5/10). This geographical impreciseness, coupled with the lack of details on its current use (visit, accommodation, etc.), limits the overall understanding of its contemporary role. Only the protected element — the niche — is clearly identified as a heritage of historical value, without reference to potential owners, architects or associated significant events.

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