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The house located behind the towers in Gy (Haute-Saône) is a composite building whose origins date back to the second half of the 15th century, when its vaulted cellar was built. This first element, classified as Historical Monument by decree of 22 July 1991, bears witness to a medieval utilitarian architecture, typical of the Burgundy rural buildings of the period. The vaulting materials and technique reflect local know-how, adapted to storage and conservation needs.

The main house and its outbuildings were erected during the first half of the 16th century, and then thoroughly redesigned during the second half of the 18th century. This architectural evolution illustrates the transition from a medieval structure to a residence more in line with the classic canons of the Old Regime. The west wing, pierced by a coach pass, and the east/north facades of the adjoining buildings (with their characteristic roof) were preserved, as were an 18th-century hooded fireplace and period panelling, protected by the 1991 inscription. A low extension, added in the 19th century to the left of the house body, completes this heteroclite ensemble.

The agricultural parts, dated from the eighteenth century, emphasize the dual vocation of the house: both seigneurial or bourgeois residence and rural exploitation. This functional mix was common in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, where local elites often combined earth properties and representative habitats. The building thus embodies the social and economic changes of the region, between the late Middle Ages and the modern era.

The 1991 heritage protection specifically covers facades, roofs, chimneys and panelling, as well as the vaulted cellar, classified separately. These measures reflect the historical and aesthetic value of the site, while highlighting its partial conservation status. Approximate address (13 Rue Menans) and GPS location suggest integration into the ancient urban fabric of Gy, a city marked by its medieval past and strategic position in Haute-Saône.

No information is available on opening to the public, possible room rental or accommodation services. The sources are limited to architectural and administrative data (Merimée database, Creative Commons license for visuals), without details on the historic owners or contemporary uses of the site.

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