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The House of the Voûte, located in Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel, is an emblematic monument dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries. This building, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 7 May 1990, bears witness to the medieval civil architecture of the region. Its name evokes an architectural peculiarity, probably a characteristic vault, although the precise details of its structure are not described in the available sources.

The location of the Maison de la Voûte is specified in the Mérimée base at the address Grande-Rue or 5 B Rue Miss Skinner, in the municipality of Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel, in Meuse (Department 55). The monument, owned by the commune, is referenced under cadastre 233B 798. Although its current use (visit, rental, guest rooms) is not specified, its classification makes it a protected heritage and representative of the history of Lorraine.

The periods of construction, 12th and 15th centuries, suggest an architectural evolution over centuries, typical of medieval buildings adapted to the changing needs of local communities. Lorraine, a border and strategic region, has often seen its civil and religious buildings remodelled to meet the political and economic challenges of the time. The House of the Vault is thus part of a historical context marked by cultural exchanges and urban transformations.

Available sources, including Monumentum and internal data, indicate a location accuracy that is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). A photo under the Creative Commons license, credited to Lorraine.Agostini, illustrates the monument, but no detailed visual description is provided. The lack of information about sponsors or events related to this building limits the understanding of its exact role in local history.

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