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The École du Centre is a school building located in Montceau-les-Mines, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built during the last quarter of the 19th century, this school is part of the urban and industrial development of the city, marked by the expansion of mining and the need to attend a growing working population. Its architecture, typical of the public buildings of this period, met the educational needs of a commune undergoing economic and social change.

The school was registered as a historical monument on 30 January 1991, a recognition that specifically covers its facades and roofs. This ranking underscores the heritage value of the building, linked to its role in local history and its distinctive architectural style. The school is now owned by the municipality of Montceau-les-Mines, and its official address, 37 rue Jean-Jaurès, makes it an urban landmark still visible. The mention of François Dulac as a masterpiece in the available sources confirms his anchoring in regional constructive history.

The school's location, specified by GPS coordinates and address, makes it a central element of Montceau-les-Mines' built heritage. Its inscription among the historical monuments of Saône-et-Loire bears witness to the importance attached to the preservation of buildings linked to education and industrialisation in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, provide administrative and technical details, such as the Insee code of the municipality (7136) or the accuracy of its location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" by contributors.

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