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Origin and history

The building located at 10 rue des Tiercelins in Nancy is an iconic 18th-century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. Ranked a Historic Monument, it illustrates the city's urban heritage, marked by a sober and elegant style, characteristic of bourgeois constructions of the period. The official protection of its façade and roof, by order of 20 September 1946, bears witness to its heritage value and its importance in the historical landscape of Benin.

The location of this building, in downtown Nancy, reflects the growing urbanization of Lorraine in the Enlightenment century. At that time, Nancy, then capital of the Duchy of Lorraine, experienced a notable architectural and cultural boom, favored by aristocratic and bourgeois sponsors. The buildings of this period often served as residences for local elites, while participating in the beautification of the city, notably under the influence of the Dukes of Lorraine and later Stanislas Leszczyński. Although the sources do not specify the identity of the owners or architects of this building, its inscription as Historic Monuments makes it a privileged witness to this historical context.

The available data indicate that the exact address of the building, 10 rue des Tiercelins, corresponds to a central sector of Nancy, now integrated in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle (code Insee 54395). The accuracy of its location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), suggesting an approximate knowledge of its exact location. No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. Sources are limited to heritage databases such as Monumentum and Mérimée, without any further details on its contemporary use.

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