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The building located in Vic-sur-Seille, in the Moselle department (Great East Region), is a 15th century building. It illustrates the medieval civil architecture of this small town in Lorraine, marked by its urban history and its role in the region. Although the details of its construction or its first occupants are lacking, its inscription as Historic Monuments in 1981 underscores its heritage importance, particularly for its street façades and the corresponding roof slopes.

The location of the building, at 44 Place Jeanne-d'Arc, in the historic centre of Vic-sur-Seille, reflects the typical urban organization of the medieval villages of Lorraine. At that time, such buildings were often used as housing for local artisans, merchants or notables, thus participating in the economic and social life of the city. Their preservation now allows us to study the construction techniques and lifestyles of the 15th century in this border region, influenced by the exchanges between France and the Holy Roman Empire.

The protection of the building by order of 29 December 1981 specifically concerns its external elements (facades and roofs), indicating a desire to maintain its original appearance. The available data, from the Merimée database and Monumentum, do not specify any subsequent changes or specific uses over the centuries. The absence of identified photographic credits and the approximate location (note 6/10) suggest, however, a monument less documented than other major sites, but no less representative of the local heritage.

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