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Origin and history

The Château de la Franche Moitresse, located in Eulmont in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle (Great East), is a monument dating back to the second half of the 16th century. It is originally a free house, a noble dwelling type often exempt from certain taxes or seigneurial duties. This status reflects its local importance from the time of construction, although the archives do not specify its first owner or its exact function at that time.

In the 18th century, the building underwent a significant architectural evolution, from a medieval or Renaissance structure to a residence more in line with the classical canons of the period. These transformations, although not detailed in the sources, suggest an adaptation to the lifestyles and aesthetic standards of the regional elites. The estate, as it remains today, includes elements protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments in 1993, including specific cadastral parcels (F 159, 166-168).

The location of the castle at 74 rue du Château in Eulmont is attested by the Merimée bases and precise GPS coordinates, with a reliability estimated at 8/10. Although the practical information (visits, accommodation) is not explicitly documented in the sources consulted, its status as a Historical Monument and its hybrid architecture make it a remarkable testimony to the evolution of noble residences in Lorraine between Renaissance and the Enlightenment century.

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