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Origin and history

The house at 18 rue de l'Armillerie in Romans-sur-Isère is an emblematic building of the 16th and 17th centuries. This building, whose street and courtyard façades, including loggias and roofs, were protected by a registration order in 1980, illustrates the civil architecture of the late Renaissance and early modern times. Its state of conservation and its decorative elements bear witness to the urban planning of Romans-sur-Isère at this time.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house reflects the historic importance of the city, known for its history of footwear and commerce from the medieval era. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its architectural and historical value. The loggias, rare in this region, could indicate an Italian influence or a high social status of its first occupants.

The location of this monument, in the historical centre of Romans-sur-Isère, corresponds to an urbanized area since the Middle Ages. The Drôme department, in which the city is located, has experienced economic development marked by handicrafts and commerce, thanks in particular to its position on the axes linking the north and south of France. This context explains the presence of bourgeois houses like this, built for local merchants or notables.

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