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Xavier Bichat's home, located in Thoirette-Coisia in the Jura, is an emblematic monument of the 16th and 18th centuries. This building, registered with the Historical Monuments since 1990, illustrates the architectural evolution of the region, mixing elements typical of the two epochs. The facades, roofs, as well as interior elements such as a fireplace engraved in the name of Claude Bichat, are protected, reflecting the heritage importance of the place.

The house is also associated with a drinking trough located nearby, separated by a road, and classified with the whole. These elements, though modest, reveal the rural lifestyle of the time, where homes were often linked to agricultural or domestic infrastructure. The listing of these parts of the building underscores their historical value and their role in local memory.

Thoirette-Coisia, like many villages of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, was marked at these times by a rural and artisanal economy. The houses of this period often served as a framework for family and professional life, sometimes housing several generations. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the living conditions and social organization of the communities of the modern era.

The location of the house, at 10 Xavier Bichat Street, and its state of conservation, considered fair according to available data, make it an accessible place for visitors interested in local heritage. Although the practical information on visits is not detailed, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a point of interest for those passionate about history and regional architecture.

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