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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 51 rue du Commerce in Lons-le-Saunier is a civil building dating from the 4th quarter of the 17th and 18th centuries. This building, typical of the urban architecture of this period, is distinguished by its facade, protected by a decree of inscription under the title of Historical Monuments since 2 December 1926. Its location in the city center reflects the importance of bourgeois or commercial constructions in the development of Lons-le-Saunier, then dynamic city of Franche-Comté.

The inscription of the façade as Historic Monument underscores the heritage value of this building, although the available information does not specify architectural details or any original owners. The location, confirmed by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates, places this monument in a neighborhood probably linked to the trade, as the name of the street indicates. No source mentions its current use (visit, rental, etc.), but its protected status makes it a witness to local urban history.

Available data from Monumentum and the Merimée archives remain limited as to the detailed history of this house. The accuracy of its location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), and no photographs or additional documents are provided outside of the legal notice. The building nevertheless illustrates the civil architectural heritage of Franche-Comté, an area marked by a rich history between Burgundy influences and comtoises.

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