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This house located in Pont-Saint-Esprit, in the Gard, dates from the 18th century and has notable architectural features. Its staircase, the main decorative element, rests on crawling arches supported by doric columns. The keys of these arcs are strongly embossed, while the ramp is composed of turned balusters. The doors overlooking the staircase are decorated with ground chambranles and surmounted by a cornice, adding to the elegance of the ensemble.

The main entrance door, classified as Historic Monument by order of 4 March 1954, is distinguished by its vantals with marked mouldings. Although the lower part seems to have been redone, the building retains a certain historical character. According to some sources, he could have belonged to the Cardinal of Mornas, although this attribution remains uncertain.

The exact address of this house is 5 rue de l'Ancienne-Prison in Pont-Saint-Esprit, in the Gard department. Its location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), and a second approximate address, 5 Jules Ferry Street, is also mentioned in the available data.

In the 18th century, Pont-Saint-Esprit, like many cities in Languedoc, was marked by a mainly agricultural and commercial economy. Bourgeois houses, like this one, often reflected the social status of their owners, with careful architectural elements. These buildings served as both a residence and a symbol of prestige in a society where appearance played an important role.

The monumental stairs, like that of this house, were elements of distinction, reserved for the homes of the local elites. They illustrated the know-how of the artisans of the time, while responding to a desire for ostentation. The protection of the entrance door in 1954 reflects the late heritage interest in these remains of the past, in a region rich in history.

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