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The House called Diane de Poitiers is an emblematic monument of Montélimar, in the Drôme department. Dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, this Renaissance-style residence has been through the centuries with remarkable architectural elements. It has been listed as a historical monument since 26 November 1956, with particular attention to its façade and a cabinet decorated with murals located on the first floor, protected since 28 December 1956.

In 1724, Louis Cheynet acquired the house with the permission of King Louis XV, after having bought it from Guy Pape, Marquis de Saint-Auban. The property remains in the Cheynet family for almost three centuries, passing through successive alliances to the Rivière de Nocaze families, then Rousset and Rousset de Pina de Saint-Didier. This family transmission highlights the historic and heritage significance of this building in the region.

Located at 2 Rue Diane de Poitiers, this house illustrates the civil architecture of the Renaissance in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its inscription as a historic monument bears witness to its heritage value, both for its facades and for its interior decorations, such as the cabinet's murals. These elements are a representative example of the architectural heritage of Drôme and the region.

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