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Origin and history

The Faverney Gendarmerie was built in the first half of the 19th century, specifically between 1837 and 1839. It was erected at the site of the former Saint-Bénigne church, destroyed after the French Revolution. This building, designed by architect Félix-Hercules Grandmugin, initially included a hall, a school, housing, and a shed for fire pumps. A second building, added in 1839, housed a laundry room, a prison and a log, and was raised in 1852.

The site illustrates the multifunctional constructions typical of the 19th century, combining administrative, educational and residential uses. The gendarmerie was listed as historic monuments on 9 December 1996, recognizing its heritage value. It is now owned by the commune of Faverney, located in Haute-Saône, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

The building is distinguished by its utility architecture and its central role in the local organisation. Grandmougin's plans reflect the needs of a post-revolutionary community, where public buildings had to meet varied functions. The conservation of soils and basements in the legal protection underscores the archaeological importance of the site, linked to the history of the Saint-Bénigne church.

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