Construction of house 4e quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1687)
Estimated period of construction.
29 décembre 1982
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 29 décembre 1982 (≈ 1982)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case AB 65): inscription by order of 29 December 1982
Key figures
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Origin and history
The log house on the Grande Rue in Lesmont is an emblematic building of the architectural heritage of the 4th quarter of the 16th century. Located in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region, it illustrates the typical wooden construction techniques of this period, with facades and roofs protected by an inscription order in 1982.
This type of house, common in medieval and reborn villages, reflects the social and economic organization of the time. At the end of the 16th century, Lesmont, like other localities in Champagne, was marked by artisanal and agricultural activity. Wood-paned houses often served as housing for merchants or artisans, while sometimes sheltering spaces dedicated to trade or production.
The inscription of the Historical Monuments in 1982 preserved the most remarkable architectural elements of this house, including its facades and roof. This protection is part of a broader approach to valuing the built heritage of the Grand Est region, rich in medieval and reborn buildings. The precise location, although noted as approximate (level 5 out of 10), remains a reference point for local historical and tourist studies.
