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Origin and history

The Plappeville building, located at 18 rue de Tignomont, is a civil building whose oldest parts date back to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution of Lorraine over three centuries, with characteristic elements such as its staircase tower on courtyard. Its main building body, aligned on the street, reflects the construction techniques and decorative styles in force during these periods, although the sources do not specify any subsequent modifications or additions.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 23 June 1988, the building enjoys full protection for its street building body and stair tower. This official recognition underscores its heritage interest, linked to its state of conservation and its representativeness in the urban landscape of Plappeville, commune of the Moselle department in the Grand Est region. The location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the databases, indicates an approximation in the available coordinates, without calling into question its identification.

The historical context of Plappeville, integrated with Lorraine and then with the Great East, evokes an area marked by French and Germanic influences, notably after the definitive connection to France in the 18th century. The buildings of that time often served as residences for wealthy families or artisans, playing a central role in local economic and social life. Although the sources do not mention anecdotes or specific owners, this type of building reflects the urban dynamics and social hierarchies of the Ancien Régime in Lorraine.

The practical information available is limited to its exact address and legal status, without specifying its current accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.). The data come mainly from the Merimée database and the Monumentum platform, supplemented by approximate GPS coordinates. No source details the past or present uses of the building or any restorations carried out since its classification.

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