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La Maison de la Reine-Jeanne, located in Sorgues in the department of Vaucluse, is a 14th century monument. This building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 26 April 1989, bears the name of a historical character although the source text does not explicitly specify its direct link with Jeanne of Naples or another queen. The building is identified as "Maison de la Reine Jeanne" in official records, suggesting a traditional attribution or local legend associated with this place.

The location of this monument is attested to at two nearby addresses: 87 rue de la Tour and 78 rue du Château, both in Sorgues. The accuracy of this location is considered "passible" (note 5/10), indicating relative uncertainty as to the exact location of the original buildings. The architectural complex, referenced under cadastre K 58, is protected as a coherent unit, reflecting its heritage importance for the commune and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

The fourteenth century, the period of construction of this house, corresponds to an era marked in Provence by complex political dynamics, especially under the influence of the Counts of Anjou and the Papacy of Avignon. Medieval houses like this often served as residences for local elites or as places linked to the seigneurial administration. Although the text does not detail its precise historical use, its inscription as Historical Monuments underscores its architectural and memorial value.

Today, Queen John's House could accommodate a variety of activities, such as visits, room rentals or guest rooms, although the source text does not provide precise information on its contemporary use. The available data come mainly from the Merimée database and the Monumentum platform, without mention of archives or complementary sources detailing its subsequent history or transformations.

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