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The house located at 28 rue Confort in Lyon is a 17th century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its door on street, including the vantail, which was inscribed as a Historical Monument by ministerial decree on 19 October 1927. This classification reflects the heritage value of this architectural element, although the rest of the building does not enjoy this protection.

The exact address mentioned in the Mérimée base is 28 rue Confort, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, although a GPS approximation is located at 13 rue Confort, in the 2nd arrondissement. This disparity illustrates the challenges associated with the precise location of historic monuments in urban areas. The house is now owned by a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) is not documented in the available sources.

The 17th century Lyon is marked by an economic and cultural boom, with an influential merchant bourgeoisie investing in neat urban residences. The houses of this time often reflect this social status through architectural details such as open doors. The protection of 1927 is part of a broader desire to preserve Lyon's heritage, while the city undergoes major urban transformations in the early twentieth century.

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