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Origin and history

The house in Riez, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is an example of civil architecture dating from the first half of the seventeenth century. It is distinguished by its interior decorations in gypseries, typical of this period, which give it a notable heritage value. The building, located at 31 Grand-Rue, was fully protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 3 June 2022, highlighting its historical and artistic importance.

The location of this house, in the center of Riez, reflects the town planning of the modern era. Gypsies, moulded plaster ornaments, were often used in bourgeois or aristocratic homes to mark a high social status. This type of decoration, both aesthetic and symbolic, bears witness to the artistic influences of Provence in the 17th century, sometimes mixing Baroque and classical motifs.

Available information indicates that the accuracy of its location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), with an address confirmed by the Merimée database. The house does not appear open to the public for regular visits, and no mention is made of current use as a guest room or reception room. Its recent ranking (2022) suggests a late recognition of its heritage value, possibly linked to recent studies or restorations.

Riez, a town located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, was at that time an important administrative and religious centre, as evidenced by its numerous historical monuments. The gypsum houses, although less documented than the religious buildings, play a key role in understanding the daily life and artistic tastes of the local elites under the Old Regime.

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