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Origin and history

The house located roundabout of the Arenas in Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône, is a monument whose most notable element is a corner niche housing a statue of the Virgin. This building was partially protected by the Historic Monuments, with an official inscription by decree of 5 July 1927, specifically concerning this niche and its statue. No other detailed historical or architectural information is available from the sources consulted.

Arles, the emblematic city of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, is marked by a rich heritage dating from antiquity to modern times. Historical houses, like that of the roundabout of the Arenas, often fit into an urban fabric shaped by centuries of history, mixing Roman, medieval and classical influences. These houses reflect the local way of life, where religious elements, such as niches dedicated to holy figures, testify to popular piety and the integration of the sacred into public space.

The protection of these architectural details underscores their heritage and cultural value to the community.

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