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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house, located in Provins, Île-de-France, dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. It is representative of the civil architecture of this period, marked by both medieval and renaissant influences. The building is distinguished by its street façade and roof, which were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 15 January 1962, thus highlighting their heritage value.

The location of this house, at 9 rue Saint-Thibault, in the historic centre of Provins, reflects the importance of this medieval city, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remains and preserved urban planning. At that time, Provins was a major trade hub, thanks in particular to its Champagne fairs, and bourgeois houses such as this one bear witness to the economic prosperity of the region.

The protections applied in 1962 specifically concern the street façade, including the vants of the cochère door, as well as the roof. These architectural elements illustrate construction techniques and decorative styles in vogue between the 16th and 17th centuries. The lack of details about the owners or the precise uses of the house limits the knowledge of its social history, but its inscription attests to its role in the local built heritage.

The accuracy of the location, assessed as passable (note 5/10), suggests that uncertainties remain as to the accuracy of GPS coordinates or partial limits. Nevertheless, the official address registered in the Mérimée base confirms its anchoring in the historic urban fabric of Provins, Seine-et-Marne department.

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