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The former residence of the Cross d'Or, located at 5 rue de la Croix-d'Or in the historical heart of Montpellier, in the Cute, is a building built in the 13th century. Originally, he served as a hostel under the name of Estoille's house, frequented by students, including the Basel brothers Felix and Thomas Platter, who came to study medicine between 1552 and 1599. The inn, reputed for its quality, changed several times: Mouton d-Or in 1600 under Aubert Arquié, then Croix d-Or in 1609 after its acquisition by Jean Mouton, giving its current name to the street.

In the seventeenth century, major works were undertaken by Pierre Panafieu around 1657, partially modifying the medieval structure. The building, rebuilt between the 17th and 19th centuries, retained its use of inn for centuries. Its role evolved radically in the 20th century: it became the seat of the General Student Association of Montpellier (AGEM) and a central place of student life, welcoming evenings and tributes, such as the plaque dedicated to Jean Moulin, former vice-president of theAGEM.

In 1999, the building was awarded to the Crous to create a student residence, but the project was abandoned in 2008 due to its deterioration and renovation costs. Rached in 2013 by the Eagle real estate group, it was finally registered at the Historic Monuments on August 24, 2015. Today, its future remains linked to high-end housing projects, marking the transition between its historical past and a contemporary vocation.

The house thus illustrates almost eight centuries of Montpellierian history, mixing medieval heritage, lively student life and modern heritage issues. Its recent inscription underlines its architectural and memorial importance in the city.

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