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The house at 8 rue de la Vieille-Monnie in Besançon is an 18th-century building. It is distinguished by its facades and roofs, which were inscribed as a Historical Monument by order of 4 December 1941. This ranking reflects its historic importance in the city centre of Besançon, a town marked by a rich architectural past.

The building is now owned by an association, although its current use (visits, room rental, guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources. Its location, in the Doubs department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, makes it a representative example of the urban habitat of this region in modern times. The location data, although considered mediocre (level 5/10), allow to situate the monument in a historical area of Besançon.

The eighteenth century corresponds, for Besançon, to a period of economic and cultural development, marked by handicrafts, commerce and a rising bourgeoisie. The houses of this time often reflect this dynamism, with neat facades and characteristic architectural elements. This monument fits into this context, although the sources do not provide details about its occupants or its original use.

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