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The house of the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence is an emblematic building located in Troyes, in the Greater East Region. Built around 1740, it was originally used as a residence for the mayor of the city. This 18th-century house, made of cut stone, is distinguished by its preserved architecture, with a large living room decorated with paneling and a marble fireplace, although some elements, such as pavement, were later modified.

In 1836, the congregation of the Sisters of Providence acquired the house, which it still occupied today. The chapel, added between 1848 and 1859, is the work of architect Millet. The building, with little remodeling, retains original iron and ironworks, as well as an intact attic structure. The house was fully registered with historical monuments by order of 6 September 2010.

The house illustrates the evolution of a private building in a religious place, while preserving major architectural elements of the 18th century. Its inscription as a historic monument underlines its heritage importance, both for its history and for its architecture characteristic of the period. The chapel, added in the 19th century, bears witness to the adaptation of the building to the needs of the congregation.

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