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The house of Claude Simon is a historic monument located in Salses-le-Château, in the department of the Pyrénées-Orientales (66), in the Occitanie region. This building, located at 8 Commandant Puig Square, was listed as a historic monument by order of 18 September 2023. The inscription covers the entire house, as well as its outbuildings and courtyards, delimited on an annexed plane. The precise location of the monument is confirmed by GPS coordinates and the official address recorded in the Merimée base.

Salses-le-Château, a commune of the Pyrénées-Orientales, is marked by a varied architectural heritage, influenced by its medieval history and its strategic position between France and Spain. Historical houses, such as Claude Simon's, often reflect the urban and social evolution of the region. Although the details of the specific history of this house are limited in the available sources, its recent inscription underscores its heritage and cultural importance to the locality.

The protection of the monument extends over several parcels (AD 106 to 113 and 117), indicating a significant hold in the urban fabric of Salses-le-Château. The registration in 2023 shows a desire to preserve a built heritage representative of local history, although information on its past or present use (visit, rental, etc.) is not specified in the sources consulted.

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