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Origin and history

The house in Joinville, in the department of Haute-Marne (Great East region), is a monument whose most remarkable element is an old round tower. This building was registered as a Historic Monument by order of October 13, 1942, which makes it a protected witness to the local heritage.

The exact address of this monument is 4 rue La-Fontaine, although GPS coordinates suggest a nearby location at 8 rue de la Fontaine. The accuracy of this location is considered satisfactory a priori (note of 6/10), indicating a correct but perfectable geographical identification. No additional information is available on its history, owners or original use.

In the context of the Grand Est, and more specifically of Champagne-Ardenne, houses with defensive elements such as this round tower recall a time when buildings mixed habitat and protection. These buildings often reflected the security needs of local people, while integrating small towns such as Joinville into the urban or rural fabric.

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