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The house Rohan-Soubise is an emblematic residence located in the city of Tournon-sur-Rhône, in Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built between the 16th and 19th centuries, it bears witness to the architectural and urban evolution of this period, mixing late medieval influences and subsequent transformations. Its inscription as a historical monument in 1927 underscores its heritage importance, although the precise details of its history and its occupants remain partially documented.

The location of the house, at 13 rue Aimé-Dumaine (or nearby, 2 Rue du Grenier à Sel according to the sources), reflects its anchoring in the historic urban fabric of Tournon-sur-Rhône. This type of house, typical of provincial towns under the Old Regime and in the 19th century, often served as a residence for noble or bourgeois families, playing a role in local social and economic life. The houses of that era were frequently redesigned to adapt to the needs of their owners or to the changes in lifestyles, as suggested by the mention of periods of construction spanning centuries.

The inclusion of the house Rohan-Soubise in the inventory of historical monuments in 1927 marks an official recognition of its architectural and historical value. This ranking, which took place in the inter-war period, is part of a period when France sought to preserve its heritage in the face of modern transformations. The protected elements, identified under Cadastral reference AL 184, probably include structural or decorative features representative of the construction periods. However, the available sources do not specify the exact criteria for this protection, nor the possible links with historical personalities such as the Rohan-Soubise family, mentioned in its name.

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