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The Commanderie des Templiers de Richerenches, founded in 1136 by Arnaud de Bedos, is a medieval building built from 1137 to 1151. It includes a vaulted barn in a broken cradle, characteristic of 12th century Templar architecture. This site, located in the Pope's enclave, was adjacent to a function both religious, military and agricultural, reflecting the central role of the Commanderies in the territorial and economic organization of the Temple Order.

The house of the Notaries, built in the eighteenth century, is a building adjoining the commandory, marked by an orderly elevation and a fireplace of the era. Ranked with the command office as historical monuments since 1984, it illustrates the evolution of the use of the sites, moving from a templar site to a civil space linked to the local administration. Its structure, with a square floor and typical facades of the Enlightenment century, contrasts with the medieval austerity of the commandery.

A contemporary project aims to renovate the house of Notaires (roof, walls, carpentry) through co-financing including the Fondation de France and the municipality. After work, the ground floor will host Maison de la Truffe, highlighting the link between historical heritage and local economic dynamism. This project is part of a desire to enhance the tourist and cultural value of the site, while preserving its architectural integrity.

The two buildings, owned by the municipality, are protected for their facades and roofs (decree of 28 December 1984). Their location in the Vaucluse, in the heart of Provence, makes them privileged witnesses of the historical strata of the region, from the Templar Crusaders to the Ancien Régime, and the contemporary issues of preservation.

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