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The Caves Saint-Nicolas de Montereau-Fault-Yonne is a 15th century historical monument. Located in the commune of Montereau-Fault-Yonne, in Seine-et-Marne (77), they have been listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 23 December 1992. These cellars, located on rue de Paris (or 23 Route de Paris according to geographical sources), belong to the commune and constitute a remarkable underground heritage of the Île-de-France region.

The accuracy of their location is considered very satisfactory (note of 8/10), and their protection specifically concerns the cadastral plots AR 273 and 274. Although their current use (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources, their status as Historic Monument underscores their heritage importance. The data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without reference to a sponsor or a specific founding event.

In medieval times, cellars often played a key role in the conservation of foodstuffs, including wine, and sometimes served as shelters or storage places for local communities. Montereau-Fault-Yonne, located at the confluence of the Seine and the Yonne, was a strategic crossroads for river trade, which could justify the development of such underground spaces. No additional information on their construction or historical use is provided by the sources consulted.

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